Taking a feature that was previously available only on Android phones, Google has launched playable podcast search results in desktop web searches. This feature marks an important new milestone in Google’s strategic vision of helping to double podcast listening. Putting… Continue Reading
Deezer made a pair of announcements this week. First, the audio company rolled out a rebrand with an updated appearance and design for its app. Second, Deezer is adding some support for voice controls on its free tier. Continue Reading
Stitcher, the podcast network owned by E.W. Scripps, announced two major hires for its operation. Sarah van Mosel joins the company in the role of chief revenue officer, leaving Market Enginuity. Daisy Rosario joins Stitcher from NPR station WAMU, becoming Executive Producer. Continue Reading
After releasing its Infinite Dial Australia 2019 report, Edison Research and Triton Digital have turned their focus to the north. The duo shared a preview of the results from the Infinite Dial Canada report, the second time this survey has polled the country. Continue Reading
The RAJAR Midas survey has been released for spring 2019, sharing insights into the UK’s consumption of internet-delivered audio. The results showed a wide disparity in audio habits based on age, with the younger generations largely driving the growth in on-demand music and podcasts. Continue Reading
Google has surpassed 15 million subscribers to its paid music services. Bloomberg cited anonymous sources familiar with the tech giant who gave the figure as the paying audience for YouTube Music Premium and Google Play Music. Continue Reading
by Luke Riley
This guest post by Megaphone Data Analyst Luke Riley analyzes when podcasts are posted, and correlates than information with downloads. The result is a fascinating heat map of most and least popular posting times, and possible directional guidance about which “drop times” lead to success. Continue Reading
Apple Music has made a new hire for its publishing unit. Lindsay Rothschild is the new head of creative services in North America for the division. She joins the company from Google. Continue Reading
Edison Research has shared the results of its latest investigation into audio trends down under. The Infinite Dial Australia 2019 is the third edition of the report for this market. The report highlighted growth in podcasting and smart speakers for Australia, plus detailed some notable differences from the most recent U.S. data. Continue Reading
Pandora announced two new developments this week, both with an eye toward expanding its listener base. First, the audio platform entered a partnership with mobile navigation app Waze. Second, Pandora has introduced two new reduced-cost subscription options for its Premium service. Continue Reading
Digital audio advertising platform Targetspot has opened a new office in Atlanta, and hired Joshua Sermons as new Sales Director South East. Sermons comes from Katz Radio Group. Continue Reading
RadioPublic has launched what might be called a venture capital company for podcasters: PodFund, which starts with seed investment of $2.3-million. It claims to be the first dedicated source of funding for podcasters. Continue Reading