Sonos narrows losses and grows revenue in Q3
Sonos published the financial results from its third quarter of the 2019 fiscal year. The company’s revenue totaled $260 million, growing 25% year-over-year. Continue Reading
iHeartRadio to translate popular podcasts for international audiences
iHeartRadio announced plans to offer translations of several popular podcasts. The move is intended to help the company’s lineup of shows to reach broader international audiences. Continue Reading
Deezer adds new hub for original content in Spanish
Deezer is expanding its Spanish language programming. The company is now offering a Deezer Originals hub for Spanish speakers, including exclusive content and commentary. Continue Reading
Megaphone partners with GQ to distribute, monetize new podcast
Megaphone announced that it will provide services for a new podcast from GQ Magazine.The new show is called Airplane Mode, and it offers insights on creativity, technology, and success from a wide range of guest interviews. Continue Reading
PRX hires two directors for further audio growth
PRX has hired two new additions to its leadership team. Charlotte Cooper joined as director of audience growth and marketing effective August 1. Jason Saldanha will assume the post of content director on August 12. Continue Reading
Libsyn unique monthly audience is up to 116M, plus a Spanish podcast and Deezer deal
Libsyn shared some of its metrics from the second quarter, revealing growth in multiple areas of its podcast operation. In addition to the general growth, Libsyn recently announced a partnership with Deezer and the launch of a new Spanish language podcast called Sobre Podcasting. Continue Reading
Amazon Music hires head of catalog music
Amazon Music announced a new hire, bringing on Adam Block as global head of music catalog. In this new position, Block will oversee the music service’s catalog music strategy, and build relationships with artists and labels. Continue Reading
iHeartMedia to give shows broadcast time with Sunday Night Podcasts
iHeartMedia is continuing to expand its efforts to integrate podcasts with its radio programming. The latest part of the Podcast, Meet Broadcast campaign is a project called Sunday Night Podcasts. Continue Reading
Focus 360 enters podcasting with with Lipstick & Vinyl investment / partnership
Focus 360, and audio marketing solutions company, is increasing its podcasting focus with an investment in Lipstick & Vinyl, the podcast network that focuses on delivering underrepresented voices, especially women. Focus 360 will provide advertising representation as part of the new arrangement. Continue Reading
PodcastOne expands with free, unlimited hosting for podcasters
PodcastOne announced that it is adding a hosting option to its available services for podcasters. The company will offer hosting through its new Launchpad Digital Media, or LaunchpadDM, brand. Continue Reading
Entercom acquires Cadence13 and Pineapple Street Media, deepens podcast dive, becomes major U.S. podcast publisher
Entercom, the second-largest commercial radio group in the U.S., announced in an earnings call this morning two investments which dramatically deepen its commitment, inventory, and reach in podcasting. It is acquiring two podcast businesses: Cadence13 and Pineapple Street Media. Continue Reading
Entercom to launch all-digital sports network on RADIO.COM this month
Entercom made multiple announcements today, including one focused on sports programming. The company shared its plans for the RADIO.COM Sports Digital Network. This platform is slated to debut on August 19. Continue Reading