Katz Media Group, a top media sales group, announced that it is launching a division for programmatic sales of digital audio. The new Audiology by Katz unit offers inventory across more than 120 connected devices and smart speakers. Continue Reading
Triton Digital announced a podcast-focused partnership with FOX News Radio. The deal will emphasize creating advertising opportunities for the FOX News Podcast Network roster of shows. Continue Reading
Triton Digital tells us today of a new partnership with Frequency, whose Creative Management Platform helps audio publishers produce, manage, and deliver audio creative. This platform will be available to Triton’s publishing partners. Continue Reading
Apple Music has launched a beta test for a web version of its streaming service. The platform will be available to any Apple Music subscribers around the world to try. Continue Reading
IPG Mediabrands’ Magna division has projected that podcast ad spending in the United States will surpass $1 billion in 2022. That forecast starts with an estimated $679 million in spending this year. Continue Reading
Spotify continues to be a revolving door for personnel, with two new additions and notable exit. The company’s global head of music is departing, while it has hired a sports-focused development expert and a consultant for news programming. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s International Radio Trends is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Switzerland’s new timeline for an FM shutoff. A showcase of James’ most-loathed phrase in its full, misleading glory. Continue Reading
Who doesn’t love some stats? Steve shares the recent numbers from around the podcast industry that have piqued his interest and curiosity. Continue Reading
Sonos introduced three new products this week, including both updates to existing concepts and the official launch of its first portable speaker. The new product was the previously rumored Sonos Move, and the others are the Sonos One SL and the Sonos Port. Continue Reading
It took a bit longer than projected, but NPR has named its new chief executive to take over the role from semi-retiring Jarl Mohn. It is John Lansing, currently CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media which runs Voice… Continue Reading
Two of China’s major businesses announced a new deal that will impact the country’s music landscape. Alibaba Group has acquired e-commerce platform Kaola from NetEase for about $2 billion. The deal will also see Alibaba invest about $700 million into NetEase Cloud Music. Continue Reading
The RIAA half-year report points to new highs for the United States’ music market, with the sector on track to break annual revenue of $10 billion. Retail revenue in the first six months of 2019 totaled $5.4 billion. Paid subscription streaming delivered $3.3 billion in revenue, up 31% from the year-ago period. Continue Reading