James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: James details the Google Podcasts launch (and how to get listed) and how Australia is handling Internet streams of the World Cup. Continue Reading
The RAIN Online Audio Advertising Summit was held in Chicago this week, resulting in a riveting program and extended networking opportunities for its 200 attendees at the House of Blues. A new format was introduced. Continue Reading
RadioPublic has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign to further develop its platform. As of publish time, the company has raised nearly $49,000 from 21 investors. The campaign will have another 72 days to try to reach its maximum goal of $1.07 million. Continue Reading
Audio platform TuneIn is considering next steps for its future, including a possible sale. The company has hired LionTree Advisors to help evaluate its strategic options. Selling is one path, as is raising more money to fund its own acquisitions. Continue Reading
Podtrac has released its podcast publisher ranking for May 2018. Most of the same operations have returned from the April 2018 list. The only change in the participants is American Public Media edging out Barstool Sports for the tenth spot. Aside from that swap, the only shuffles are in the ordering. Continue Reading
Pocket Casts has opened up the beta version of its Android app to the public. The company tweeted a link where Android device owners can opt in to using and testing the in-development version of the podcast app. Pocket Casts had been running a closed beta for the service. Continue Reading
Radioplayer Worldwide is making a push into Switzerland. The online radio service is projected to launch this summer, and is expected to host about 150 stations in French, German, and Italian. It will be available on several platforms, including connected car dashboards and mobile apps. Continue Reading
TuneIn has partnered with Adobe Advertising Cloud to expand how advertisers can reach their audiences on smart speakers and other new devices. The on demand marketplace from Adobe Advertising Cloud allows advertisers to automate their ad buys across TuneIn’s content. In addition to the Adobe deal, TuneIn also announced that it has launched a newly designed channel for Roku devices. Continue Reading
Cadence13 has teamed with United Talent Agency to create a new podcast network centered on developing influential digital talents. The network is called Ramble, and it will encompass podcasting as well as social media, events, and merchandise for a multipronged approach to cultivating audience connections. Continue Reading
Several streaming platforms have sought out partnerships with the telecom sector. As mobile music continues to grow in popularity, securing bundles and free trial deals for wireless customers has seemed like a natural fit. AT&T’s new Unlimited & More Premium wireless plan takes a slightly different spin on the relationship between mobile and music. Continue Reading
Digital audio advertiser DAX has hired Alexander Landschulz as its head of sales in Germany. Landschulz joins the company from Vevo, where he spent more than five years as director of sales for Northern Europe. Continue Reading
Legislation that would mean massive changes to the financial and copyright responsibilities shouldered by YouTube and other user-generated content platforms is moving to a summer vote in Europe. A committee in the European Parliament has voted in favor of moving ahead with a potential new law called the EU Copyright Directive. Continue Reading