Warner Music Group has entered a licensing deal with Audiomack. It is the first major label deal for Audiomack, a free streaming service focused on discovery for artists and labels. The two parties will work together on breaking emerging artists and connecting them with fans early in their careers. Continue Reading
Endeavor Audio has partnered with the WWE to develop a podcast network. It is the first move into audio for the entertainment, wrestling, and media organization. The new WWE Podcast Network will have multiple shows focused on its different Superstars performers. Continue Reading
In an earnings report issued this week, Australian group Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) released interesting numbers which chart progress in podcasting. CEO Grant Blackley spoke with Radio Info in Australia, laying out a growth story in creative output and revenue. Continue Reading
Apple’s is expected to make a lot of product announcements this fall, and one may be give a boost to its tentative efforts in smart speakers. Bloomberg reported that the tech company is planning to release a less expensive version of its HomePod smart speaker to hit the market in 2020. Continue Reading
Podcasting tech and advertising company ART19 is announcing a partner deal with online video specialist Brat. Brat is a Gen Z network and YouTube producer whose best known shows are Chicken Girls and Zoe Valentine. Continue Reading
Spotify is giving its potential subscribers a longer time to try out its paid service. The platform announced in a blog post that it is extending the free trial period for Spotify Premium to 90 days. Continue Reading
Stream listening gained about 4% month-over-month in April, according to the Triton Digital Webcast Metrics Top 20 Ranker. As always, RAIN views the information through the lens of 6am – midnight, Monday through Sunday. The key metric is Average Active Sessions (AAS), which measures the average number of simultaneous listeners. Continue Reading
Sirius XM has launched a Student Premier subscription option. The company is offering college students all of the access from its Premier Streaming package for just $4 per month. The Premier plan normally costs $12.99 per month. Continue Reading
Bose has introduced a new smart speaker with multiple options for connectivity and voice controls. The Portable Home Speaker can link to both wifi and Bluetooth, and it will support Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple’s AirPlay 2, and Spotify Connect. Continue Reading
Google may be making more than just feature changes with its next smart speaker. Sources told 9to5Google that the company is working on a new version of the Google Home Mini from 2017. The second-generation product will be renamed as the Nest Mini. Continue Reading
Zeno MediZeno Media is announcing today the launch of Zeno.FM, an online directory of streaming radio stations around the world. Zeno specializes in providing local-radio listening to diaspora communities that cannot access broadcast signals from their native homes. Visitors to Zeno.FM can quickly scan stations from Jamaica, Brazil, Mali, Ghana, Haiti, South Africa, India, Senegal, Mexico, Nigeria, and other far-flung territories. Continue Reading
Disney Music Group has made its debut into podcasting. The music arm of the entertainment giant is releasing a podcast called For Scores. The interview show will feature conversations with the people soundtracking movies, television, and games. Continue Reading