Apple Music begins testing a web version of its platform
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
Magna forecasts $1 billion in U.S. podcast ad revenue by 2022 in U.S. audio advertising breakout
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 adds two podcast posts as global head of music exits
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: Switzerland to switch off FM; and Lazy Buggles
by James Cridland
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
Steve Goldstein: 11 Podcast Stats Worth Knowing
by Steve Goldstein
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 officially releases the portable Move and a smart speaker without microphones
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
NPR names new CEO: John Lansing
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
Alibaba acquires e-commerce platform and invests in music service from NetEase
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
RIAA H1 2019: Streaming is 80% of music revenue; subscriptions deliver $3.3 billion
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
Steve Pratt: Podcast solutions for the budget-conscious
Steve Pratt of Pacific Content shares tips on how to create a good podcast without breaking the bank. His post also offers advice on the common pitfalls that snare low-budget productions. Continue Reading
Radio talent is generally positive about podcasting in Jacobs Media survey
Radio on-air talent, as a survey cohort, expressed mostly positive sentiment about podcasting in new research released yesterday by Jacobs Media in a webinar hosted by Fred Jacobs. Click through for the breakouts. Continue Reading
India’s music market is driving other sectors and still has room to grow
Deloitte has published a new review of the music market in India. The latest analysis found that the country’s sector generated $1.2 billion in revenue. The figure includes revenue from partner industries. Continue Reading