Interviews with, and contributions from, the most perceptive voices in the online audio industry.
Bryan Moffett has been promoted to the COO for National Public Media, the organization that manages corporate sponsorships for National Public Radio, the Public Broadcasting Service, and their member stations. In this capacity, Moffett will oversee strategic planning, with a focus on generating corporate support for public media. Continue Reading
The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) has published an updated guide to digital advertising for media buyers. The 21-page document charts the business ecosystem and clarifies its vocabulary for advertisers. It is produced by the IAB Digital Audio Committee. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: BBC and it’s on-demand audio plans. Studies on in-car listening habits and preferences. Much, much more. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: BBC World Services expands its language offerings. PRX offers podcast training to radio. Big changes for Brisbane’s breakfast radio. Continue Reading
Understandably lost in last week’s giant election news was a significant announcement from Google. Its Android Auto product, already rolling out with 200 car models, and likely to forever change radio listening patterns, received a major boost. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Studio-less radio stations. Several podcasting reports and discussions. DVR for radio with streemr. Much more from around the world of radio and audio. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Radio for sleepy listeners. An anniversary for the iPod. Good reads about radio, DAB+ and more. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Success for a one-man station; RAJAR data for the third quarter; a happy sponsor story; much more. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Radioplayer reaches new ground, your brain on podcasts, and much more especially on podcasting. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Shortcut from This American Life; broadcast engineers’ changing roles; more BBC ponderings. Continue Reading
Mark Ramsey notes the rapid adoption of Apple and Google dashboard systems in 2017 cars. Thee 2017 model year might be a tipping point; it certainly will continue the trend toward making the car a rolling version of your smartphone. What does it mean for media brands? Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Radio that reacts to your expression. Catching up on the happenings from OzPod and the CRA conference. Much more! Continue Reading