Stitcher 2019 review: TV recaps, trips to the moon, and more
With a mix of stats and promos, podcast app and content company Stitcher has released a 2019 retrospective. Also included: some “best of” lists. Continue Reading
Ipsos releases key metrics of Italian podcast market
Ipsos has released a cluster of metrics in the Italian podcast market, packaged in an infographic (see below). We received this from Italian podcast company Digital MDE, which supported the Ipsos effort. The podcast information is part of a larger… Continue Reading
Edison Research offers a review of 2019 digital lifestyle and audio studies
How many consumer studies of audio and digital lifestyles did Edison Research conduct in 2019? Your guess might be low. the catchphrase might be “19 in 19,” because that’s how many research projects Edison has collected for this year in a retrospective. Continue Reading
iHeartRadio bestows Icon Awards in advance of January event
In advance of the company’s 2020 Podcast Awards, iHeartRadio is announcing today three Icon Awards. These honors are bestowed separately from the panel-judging process which determines winners across many categories for the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards on January 17 in L.A. Continue Reading
October streaming level; Pandora & YoY dip (Triton Digital Webcast Metrics)
Stream listening was level in October compared to September, according to the Triton Digital Webcast Metrics Top 20 Ranker. The year-over-year view showed a 4% drop, largely due to Pandora’s six-month gradual slide. Six leading radio streamers and pureplay AccuRadio all notched gains in October. Continue Reading
Tech giants join the Zigbee Alliance to develop standards for smart home tech compatibility
Amazon, Apple, and Google are collaborating with the Zigbee Alliance to create a new standard that will make it easier for smart tech products from the different brands to work together. The parties have launched a working group to create and promote new guidances to increase compatibility for smart home products. Continue Reading
Triton Digital to debut U.S. Podcast Reports in 2020
Triton Digital announced that it will release Podcast Reports for the United States. These reports integrate directly with podcast hosting platforms and content distribution networks. The first chart for the U.S. market is slated to publish in March 2020. Continue Reading
Instreamatic to integrate voice dialogue marketing with Indian streaming service Gaana
Audio ad tech company Instreamatic announced that its latest partner is Indian music and content streaming service Gaana. Instreamatic will integrate its voice dialogue marketing platform with Gaana. Continue Reading
Audioboom confirms Stuart Last as new CEO
Podcast company Audioboom has appointed Stuart Last as its new CEO, effective immediately. Last has been at Audioboom since 2014, and has held roles including COO. Continue Reading
Steve Goldstein: Podcast listening on smart speakers is less than 1%, but things are looking up
by Steve Goldstein
In his latest blog post, Steve examines podcast listening on smart speakers. Although things have been slow going for now, he’s optimistic about future growth. Continue Reading
Spotify to add tool for getting podcast suggestions to new listeners
Spotify is making inroads as a listening platform for podcasts, but the company is still looking to reach an ever-wider audience. The service now shows a button on its homepage that encourages listeners to select topics of interest to drive podcast recommendations. Continue Reading
Mighty Audio pint-sized streaming gadget adds Amazon Music support
Mighty Audio secured Kickstarter success back in 2016, and now the pint-sized portable for music streaming has announced a new expansion. The device echoes the old iPod Shuffle, and it offers listeners Spotify Premium playlist streaming on-the-go without a phone. Continue Reading