The RAJAR Midas report surveys UK adults on their audio consumption habits. The summer results reveal age as a key predictor in several audio trends, including in podcasts, on-demand music, and smartphones. Continue Reading
We got word this morning that Spotify’s popular in-house playlist Viva Latino! playlist now has more than 10-million followers (10,099,861 as of this writing). A rating of 10-million users is a milestone achievement, and Viva’s success is an indicator of the extent to which music playlists compete with CDs, radio stations, and even successful TV programs. Continue Reading
Google announced that it will donate 100,000 Google Home Minis to people with paralysis and their caregivers. The company is acting in a partnership with the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. Continue Reading
French trade body SNEP has released its mid-year report on the domestic music industry. The nation saw its revenue increase 12.7% to €277.1 million in the first half. Continue Reading
Sirius XM announced that it has inked a deal with Drake. The hugely popular artist is at the center of an extensive new partnership. The deal includes “a dedicated station, curated music, and collaborations with creative talent.” Continue Reading
Spotify’s personnel changes continue, with news today of another exit from the ranks along with a promotion for regional management. Continue Reading
Amazon released its financial results for the second quarter. The company generated net sales of $63.4 billion in the period. Despite the eye-popping size of the totals, Amazon’s performance caused consternation in the market. Continue Reading
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture has selected the first podcast to be added to its permanent collection. The museum is adding several episodes of the show Revision Path. Continue Reading
Merlin has promoted Jim Mahoney to the post of vice president of global operations. He assumes the newly created role immediately and will continue to work out of the global rights management and indie label group’s New York office. Continue Reading
Luminary Media has taken some heat since its April launch, but the company is still striking deals around creating new, original podcasts for its subscription service. The latest news is a deal between Luminary and management and production business Mosaic Media to launch a new podcast production company called Ninth Planet Audio. Continue Reading
Magellan released its ranking of the top 15 podcast advertisers in June 2019. Last month, BetterHelp assumed the top spot, knocking ZipRecruiter to second place. Continue Reading
Targetspot announced a new promotion for its North American branch. Dominick Milano has been promoted to senior vice president of sales and business development for North America. Continue Reading