POD DROP: History of advertising, and new shows from the Moth and TED
Pod Drop features new and returning podcasts. Today, a branded podcast from WeTransfer, a new show from The Moth / PRX, and another new show from TED. Continue Reading
Libsyn 2019 report: 69k shows. 6.2B downloads. 60% from Apple. Much more.
Venerable podcast hosting company Libsyn (formally: Liberated Syndication) released its 10-K annual report for 2019. In it, several interesting metrics stand out. We look at number of podcasts hosted, number of downloads, and annual trends for several metrics. Continue Reading
Dolby launches Dolby.io for enhancing and analyzing audio; we discuss with Will Mayo
Audio tech company Dolby has launched Dolby.io (company details at the same address) to “enhance and analyze media at scale.” The idea is to provide a brief code package in the form of an API (Application Programming Interface) which can streamline the mastering of audio — which can be a complex and lengthy process of analysis and adjustment. To understand better how this new tool works, and how it might be applied, we reached out to Will Mayo, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at SpokenLayer (and RAIN Summit speaker). Continue Reading
iHeartRadio releases podcast binge: 49 celebrity virtual commencement addresses [audio]
In an imaginative podcast project, iHeartRadio on Friday released 49 commencement speeches recorded by celebrities from Bill & Melina Gates to Eli Manning to Aaron Mahnke. The entire iHeartMedia network of 850 radio stations participated in the project. Click through for audio. Continue Reading
Pandora: survey results encourage advertisers during Covid-19; audio samples of streaming ads
The collapse of travel during the Covid-19 pandemic is discouraging to the tourism industry. But streaming giant Pandora is using consumer survey results to encourage advertisers to adjust their messaging in afeel-good, look-forward way. Click through for two streaming audio ads running on Pandora — from Costa Rica Tourism, and from Proctor & Gamble. Continue Reading
Entercom Q1: Digital a “bright light” led by podcasting and streaming
In the company’s Q1 earnings call, Entercom CEO David Field expressed pride and bullishness in the digital aspects of his business, especially in podcasting. While describing Covid-19 disruption in March which drove down revenues 22%, Field centered on digital as the growth driver. Click through for quotes. Continue Reading
Dan Misener: The podcast ecosystem is comprised of distinct “neighbourhoods”
by Dan Misener
Pacific Content’s head of audience development explores the “neighborhoods” that gather around groups of podcasts. What connects them? The answers range from obvious to inscrutable. Click through for fascinating graphics. Continue Reading
POD DROP: Plea to a governor, finding common ground, and new media interviews
Pod Drop features new, interesting, and returning podcasts. Today, new podcasts from Frequency Machine, Los Angeles Times, and American Public Media. Continue Reading
Steve Goldstein: Everyone’s home but with no radios
by Steve Goldstein
Steve reflects on the normal and the abnormal as the coronavirus pandemiSteve takes measure of new coronavirus listening trends, speculates about radio “throwing the long ball,” and urges mastery of new platforms. A must-read. Continue Reading
Triton Digital Australia Podcast Report: Wondery joins; 5.5M downloads/month reported by Aussie pub
Triton Digital released the latest edition of its Australian Podcast Ranker for a reporting period that includes the month of April — specifically, March 30 through May 3. Wondery makes its first appearance in the list, with 14 shows in the top 100. An Aussie magazine reveals podcast download figures that Triton doesn’t make public. Continue Reading
Edison schedules “Podcasting: Connection and Community During Quarantine” webinar
Edison Research has announced a webinar for next week — Thursday, May 21 — titled Podcasting: Connection and Community During Quarantine. Start time is 1:00pm ET. It is part of Edison’s Lunchtime Webinar Series. Tom Webster will host. Click through for registration link. Continue Reading
March streaming down three percent in March (Webcast Metrics)
As we noted in last month’s coverage of Triton’s Webcast Metrics report: “Next month’s March report will be extremely interesting.” Stream listening slumped in March compared to February, perhaps unsurprisingly. The numbers come from Triton Digital’s Webcast Metrics Top 20 Ranker, and RAIN’s monthly tracking of the Ranker over 10+ years. The year-over-year view showed an unusually large 8% decline. As we said last month: March was a jolting Covid-19 month for all kinds of measured media. Continue Reading