Sonos and Ikea have expanded their smart speaker collaboration. After introducing two products this spring, Ikea has unveiled a dedicated wireless controller for its pair of upcoming Sonos-compatible speakers called the Symfonisk Sound Remote. Continue Reading
Audioburst announced the launch of a new service that for integrating short-form into websites and apps. The tool, called Audioburst Studio, is a simple way to create an embeddable audio player. Continue Reading
Latin America is making waves in the music world, both in creating and consuming music. IFPI Director of Insight and Analysis David Price presented recent findings from a report on Latin American music consumers at the Midem conference that capture that impact. Continue Reading
SoundCloud announced that Gilles BianRosa will serve as its new chief product officer. In this role, BioRosa will set the product vision and strategy behind SoundCloud’s platform as well as leading the teams for product management and design. Continue Reading
Samsung is delaying its first entry into the smart speaker market yet again. Despite an unveiling back in August 2018, the release date for the Samsung Galaxy Home has been postponed a few times. The delays could be due to the scope of Samsung’s smart home and Internet of Things strategy. Continue Reading
Spotify has launched a new standalone app in the United States. Stations is a lean-back listening experience with minimal user inputs. It made its first appearance on Android mobile devices in Australia in January 2018. Continue Reading
Apple made several notable announcements at its WWDC event this year. The headline-making news is that the tech company is shuttering iTunes, the platform that secured Apple’s reputation as an innovator in music. Continue Reading
SoundCloud announced that it is bringing its subscription listening plan to several markets in Europe. SoundCloud Go+ is rolling out today in Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland. Continue Reading
Ole Obermann is departing his role as chief digital officer of Warner Music Group. He is exiting after three years with Warner, where he helped secure deals with many online platforms for the label. WMG will appoint an interim leader for this team until a permanent replacement is selected. Continue Reading
Digital audio ad platform Targetspot has partnered with Signal, a provider of data onboarding and real-time identity resolution technology. Through this partnership, Targetspot will launch a new Identity-Driven Listener ID that will help U.S. advertisers to target their audio messages. Continue Reading
Marketers spent an estimated $479 million for advertisements on podcasts in the United States in 2018. The figure comes from the IAB and PwC’s third annual investigation into advertising for podcasts. The total marks 53% growth from $314 million in 2017. Continue Reading
iHeartRadio has entered a new partnership with Surf Media to bring its audio content to ridesharing services. Drivers for Lyft and Uber who have a Surf rideshare entertainment tablet can now access live radio, artist radio stations, playlists, and podcasts from iHeartRadio. Continue Reading