RAIN News

“First Mover” tickets now available for Podcast Business Summit, with Starbucks perk

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Brad Hill

Ticket sales are open for the RAIN Podcast Business Summit , March 22, at New World Stages in New York. First Mover registrations benefit from the lowest price — just $299 for the only event examining and defining the business marketplace of on-demand audio, and the opportunity for advertisers. These early buyers will also receive a $15 RAIN-branded Starbucks gift card when they pick up their badges. The First Mover tickets last until February 22. Click through for special speaker reveals.
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HBO debuts limited-run podcast to support new TV series

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Anna Washenko

HBO has launched a limited-run podcast to accompany one of its new shows. The podcast is titled Where Do You Exist? and the first episode is currently available on Apple Podcasts and SoundCloud. It was designed as a complement to new drama series Here And Now. Continue Reading →

Revenue up 10% for Universal after a year of landmark deals and streaming growth

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Anna Washenko

Universal Music Group posted revenue of €5.673 billion in 2017, up 10% from the previous year. Revenue from streaming and subscriptions grew 35.4%, which offset declining revenue from both downloads and physical sales. Continue Reading →

audioBoom announces partnership with TPX, hires Jenni Skaug

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Anna Washenko

Hot on the heels of its merger with Triton Digital, podcasting platform audioBoom has shared two more business developments. First, the company has entered a partnership with The Podcast Exchange. Second, it has hired Jenni Skaug as its senior sales director. Continue Reading →

Pandora Premium is now available on the web

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Anna Washenko

Pandora Premium is now available as a web version to complement the existing mobile experience of the on-demand streaming service. When the paid option launched in March 2017, it was only available as a mobile app for iOS and Android platforms. Continue Reading →

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Amazon Prime Music will have Warner catalog when it launches in India

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Anna Washenko

Amazon is continuing to mobilize for an expansion into India. The latest development is Amazon Prime Music extending its deal with Warner Music Group to offer the label’s catalog to listeners in that market. According to The Economic Times, this marks the sixth deal to expand the Prime Music library that will be available in India. Continue Reading →

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Pandora, Stitcher announce plans for SXSW 2018

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Anna Washenko

South By Southwest will return to Austin, Texas, next month. Several audio companies are looking to make their mark on the interdisciplinary conference. Pandora announced that it will host music performances at The Gatsby from March 13-15. Podcast platform Stitcher will also have a presence at SXSW. Continue Reading →

SoundCloud CEO talks avoiding the sale and monitoring monetization

Posted on February 14, 2018 by RAIN News Staff

Recode’s Code Media Conference has had a few notable appearances from the audio and music space. New SoundCloud CEO Kerry Trainor recently took his turn in the hot seat, marking his first public interview since taking the helm at the audio company. Continue Reading →

The Daily podcast plans public radio show for April launch

Posted on February 14, 2018 by RAIN News Staff

The New York Times’ morning news podcast The Daily will extend to radio, joining a cross-medium expansion trend. More than a simple syndication, The NYT team will produce a 30-minute version of the show offering a detailed dive into one or two big headlines from the day. Continue Reading →

Steve Goldstein: Does Your Podcast Have a Megaphone?

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Steve Goldstein

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Amplifi Media CEO Steve Goldstein explores how a few podcasts have worked to stand out by cross-promotion with other media outlets. Shows like 2 Dope Queens and The Daily are notable examples. Continue Reading →

YouTube CEO: 10,000 content police on the way, Red will expand

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Anna Washenko

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki spoke about at the Code Media conference, covering several hot-button topics for the video platform. She addressed the controversy around Logan Paul, expansion plans for YouTube Red, and Facebook’s move into video. Continue Reading →

Research finds Siri falling short among voice systems, but more domain support could change that

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Anna Washenko

Apple HomePod is still making headlines as the newest contender in the smart speaker space. Loup Ventures conducted some insightful research comparing Siri on the HomePod with rival voice AI systems. Although Siri fell short, there are some quick ways for Apple to improve the score for its voice system. Continue Reading →