Larry Rosin: What Wakes You Up?
by Larry Rosin
Edison Research President Larry Rosin reviews a survey which questioned how peoople wake up in the morning. Radio? Alarm buzz? Hungry dog? Continue Reading
Thought Leaders
Interviews with, and contributions from, the most perceptive voices in the online audio industry.
Smartening up advertising: A conversation about programmatic with Mike Agovino of Triton Digital
What is the state of the programmatic audio advertising market? For a deep dive, we turned to Mike Agovino, COO of Triton Digital. He described a bifurcated programmatic market in which broadcasters have most of the impressions, but Internet radio has most of the “smart impressions” which drive the market. User registration is one key. Continue Reading
Larry Rosin: The Online Audio Habit
by Larry Rosin
Edison Research President Larry Rosin analyzes the growth of online radio’s audience involvement, as people trend from monthly to weekly use over the past five years. The 2015 edition of The Infinite Dial, produced by Edison Research and Triton Digital, was released yesterday. Continue Reading
NextRadio is correctly playing the “emergency” card
by Kurt Hanson
Two members of Congress wrote a letter to FCC Chair Tom Wheeler, advocating for activated FM chips in smartphones. RAIN founding editor Kurt Hanson analyzes why this is the best strategy for getting those chips activated. Continue Reading
Jon Maples: Does Music Subscriber Growth Cripple Profitability?
by Jon Maples
Guest columnist Jon Maples analyzes Rhapsody’s release of 2014 financial results. Revenue up for the on-demand music service. Losses up, too. What does it mean for the model? Continue Reading
Chris Price: Slave To The Algorithm: Five More Things Internet Radio Should Steal From Broadcast
by Chris Price
Guest columnist Chris Price of New Slang Media writes about renowned DJ Zane Lowe leaving the BBC for Apple. If that represents a convergence of broadcast radio and Internet radio, the author — a fan of streaming audio — recommends five other lessons that online radio could learn from broadcast. Continue Reading
Copyright Office Issues Report on Music Licensing, Issues Include Broadcast Performance Royalties, Publisher Withdrawals from ASCAP and BMI, and Pre-1972 Sound Recordings
by David Oxenford
As we reported last week, the U.S. Copyright Office released a comprehensive review of music licensing, and made recommendations for changes. Broadcast Law Attorney offers this thorough analysis of the report’s contents.
“The report tees up many issues for consideration. So now, let the debate begin!” Continue Reading
Beware of Music in Your Podcasts – SoundExchange, ASCAP, BMI and SESAC Don’t Give You the Rights You Need
by David Oxenford
The overwhelming majority of podcasts are spoken-word programs, and it has been that way the category started. Why? Broadcast law attorney and guest columnist David Oxenford explains the legal reasons. Continue Reading
Albums: Not Your Best Entertainment Value
by Kurt Hanson
RAIN’s founding editor Kurt Hanson observes dwindling CD sales, and compares other entertainment costs. Then, a three-step plan for the music industry. Continue Reading
Mark Mulligan: What $500 Million And Jay-Z Say About the State Of Streaming In 2015
by Mark Mulligan
Guest contributor Mark Mulligan examines Spotify’s new financing efforts and Jay-Z’s foray into the streaming business. Continue Reading
Larry Rosin: The Monster — AM/FM Reach
by Larry Rosin
Guest columnist Larry Rosin, President of Edison Research, shares new results from Edison’s ongoing Share of Ear study. Broadcast radio has enviable daily reach, but it is changing. Continue Reading
Larry Rosin: What’s a podcast again?
by Larry Rosin
Guest contributor Larry Rosin notes that even with surge of publicity for podcasts, many people don’t quite know what they are. Continue Reading