Interviews with, and contributions from, the most perceptive voices in the online audio industry.
James Cridland Weekly Links is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: David Bowie; best 2016 podcasts; predictions, and much more from around the world. Continue Reading
Guest columnist Doc Searls observes the thinning out of AM stations in the U.S., and FM stations abroad. Then, there’s the impact of the Internet. “This doesn’t mean radio is going away,” he explains. Continue Reading
The Financial Times reported over the weekend that Apple Music has reached 10 million subscribers, which represents impressive growth over six months. What does it indicate about the future audience growth for Apple Music? Guest columnist Bret Kinsella infers a churn rate from publicly disclosed retention numbers, and arrives at a prediction.
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James Cridland Weekly Links is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: New research about how listeners switch radio stations; what makes a good public speaker?; new DAB+ stations in The Netherlands; more. Continue Reading
Guest columnist Steve Goldstein sends us a second report from CES, where he was impressed by automaker commitment to digital dashboards, and, above all, the “irrefutable trend” to on-demand audio and video. Continue Reading
Guest columnist Steve Goldstein immerses himself in CES, and writes, “Nothing has been more impactful than seeing the trail of disruption to legacy media.” Continue Reading
In December we wrote about the Listomania research from Chris Price of New Slang Media. Part two of Listomania goes deeper and more granular with a case study of Justin Bieber’s hit song, “Love Yourself.” What are the respective roles of streaming and broadcast radio in fostering a global hit song? Continue Reading
Guest contributor Mark Mulligan analyzes just-released U.K. music industry figures for 2015, which show a return to growth. Adele had a lot to do with it, but not (only) in the way you expect. Also, the “Transition Triangle” maps consumer migration to streaming. Continue Reading
James Cridland Weekly Links is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Analysis of the CRB ruling in the U.S. Spotify lures away Radio 1’s music head. Much more news from around the world. Continue Reading
In tomorrow’s Federal Register, the Copyright Royalty Board will announce the commencement of three new proceedings to set music royalties for the 2018-2022 five-year period, each involving a different music right. Continue Reading
Happy New Year!
In last year’s edition of RAIN’s annual predictions, we wrote: “2015 will be an eventful year for all stakeholders in online audio.” It was. This year will carry forward the audio industry’s reputation for disruptive change. RAIN News is pleased to present predictions from 23 thought-leading guest futurists Continue Reading
Unsettled issues are flowing into the industry mindspace following the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) ruling of new webcast royalty rates to labels on December 16. Broadcast law attorney David Oxenford untangles what the issues mean to broadcasters and small webcasters. Continue Reading