Interviews with, and contributions from, the most perceptive voices in the online audio industry.
Spotify just changed the rules of the game, raising an unprecedented $1 billion in convertible debt. Guest columnist Mark Mulligan analyzes — what is Spotify’s strategy, and where will growth come from. One key: “The 9.99 subscription model is incredibly difficult (perhaps impossible) to run profitably at scale.” Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: James reviews the LG Stylus 2 with its DAB+ receiver. Also a look back at Capital Radio, deep debates of video vs. radio, and much more. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Martin Kelner out from BBC; listening numbers and longevity for radio in the U.S. Also podcasts, ebooks, advertising, and much more. Continue Reading
NPR has decided it won’t promote its podcasts or NPR One on air, and many critics are calling them out for what they describe as stupidity. Mark Ramsey argues that there is a larger picture to public radio’s gambit … and a larger audience to be considered. Continue Reading
The combination of sample size and tracking in the Share of Ear surveys, produced by Edison Research, show changes in audio consumption as they happen. In this guest column originally published on his Infinite Dial blog, Edison President Larry Rosin notes a milestone: young Millennials have crossed a meaningful threshold, now spending more time with streaming than with AM/FM radio. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: WNYC tackles big challenges; yes, Irish bus drivers really striking if they can’t listen to the radio; the future of music consumption. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: What’s the role of a website for radio stations? How about newspapers? Also social media stories, the return of The Twilight Zone, and much more. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: An innovative radio app out of Finland; other radio news from Vatican City, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and everywhere in between. Continue Reading
There’s a difference between interaction and meaningful interaction. Guest columnist Mark Ramsey uses examples from Mattel and Nike, applying them to the potential of radio. It’s about enabling possibility for listeners. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Insightful data on hybrid radio, ABC taps its community, and a look at the Radiodays Europe programme. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: RAJAR data; Amazon’s radio activities; Imagination Technologies gets a boost; much more. Continue Reading
Not a political article, this guest column from media adviser and author Mark Ramsey is about engagement and 1st-party data gathering. What cad radio learn from Donald Trump? Continue Reading