In this week’s Q2 earnings call, Townsquare Media noted that its digital initiatives, most of which are bundled into Townsquare Interactive and Townsquare Ignite, are leading drivers of quarterly growth. Also in the call, Townsquare execs advocate for regulatory loosening of local station ownership rules, saying that radio’s competitors are digital platforms. Continue Reading
Spotify has been named the go-to music service provider for Samsung. Under the terms of a new arrangement, Samsung users will have seamless transitions when listening to Spotify on different devices. The deal covers listening on a range of Samsung’s hardware, from smartphones to smart televisions. Continue Reading
Slacker Radio has launched a new effort to increase visibility for female country music artists. The company launched a new channel called #WCE Country that will exclusively program women working in the genre. Continue Reading
TuneIn has inked a renewed, expanded deal with Cumulus Media. Under the terms of the latest multi-year agreement, TuneIn’s 75 million monthly listeners will have access to the full suite of Cumulus content beginning today. Continue Reading
Triton Digital announced that it has partnered with RCN Radio in Colombia to provide delivery and monetization services. Triton’s audio streaming network will power the listening experience for RCN’s 169 stations. Continue Reading
Apple Music is teaming up with Verizon for a telecom bundle. “It gives our customers exactly what they want,” said Angie Klein, vice president of marketing for Verizon, in an official statement. Continue Reading
Finance institution Citi has released a research report on the global music industry that is garnering headlines in the music press and sparking social media conversation among musicians. A comprehensive whitepaper and flow chart of music revenue was authored by a six-person international team. Continue Reading
7digital has entered a licensing deal with Triller, a video app powered by artificial intelligence. “We are delighted to partner with Triller and share news of our deal today,” 7digital CEO Simon Cole said. Continue Reading
SoundCloud has reintroduced comments on its mobile platform, after several years in which the social feature was not included in the app experience. Listeners on both iOS and Android can add their notes to tracks and read the comments from others. Continue Reading
On the Move tracks hires, promotions, and other notable personnel changes within the online audio industry. Today’s moves include a departure from Spotify’s Australia/New Zealand branch, plus new titles bestowed at YouTube and Ingrooves. Continue Reading
Audioburst announced a new investment that will see it making moves into Japan. The company specializes in analyzing spoken word content through AI and natural language processing. Continue Reading
MusicWatch has shared a new study exploring the relationship between social media and music. According to the survey’s results, 9 out of 10 regular social media users on the most popular apps have some form of activity related to music or artists. The most common activities on social are simply following a band or performer, but the networks can provide additional context and engagement around music. Continue Reading