The Australian Broadcasting Corporation, the public radio group in Australia, is bolstering its Podcast Fund with an injection of $1 million. The money will go toward boosting new community-based podcasters and financing a broader diversity of audio content. Director of ABC Radio Michael Mason announced the news at OzPod 2017. Continue Reading
audioBoom posted its third-quarter results, and the on-demand audio platform’s revenue reached £1.49 million, an increase of 329% over the same period in 2016. The year has been highly active for audioBoom in business developments. Continue Reading
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation published data from a survey about podcast awareness and consumption. Australians posted 89% awareness of the audio format. More than half have listened to a podcast, and the rate rose to 76% among those aged 25-34. Continue Reading
Nielsen published a new State of the Media report with a focus on black and Hispanic audiences. Those demographics account for nearly 75 million weekly radio consumers. Audio consumption is increasing for blacks and Hispanics, especially on mobile and smartphones. Continue Reading
Midroll Media announced new developments in partnerships and in its programming lineup. The podcasting company is now representing ad sales for the NFL’s current League podcasts and will partner with Vox Media for its upcoming daily news show. Continue Reading
In beautiful and blessedly storm-free Austin TX, RAIN Summit Austin produced a dynamic half-day knowledge and networking event at the JW Marriott, alongside the NAB/RAB Radio Show. Continue Reading
AdLarge Media announced the addition of a basketball podcast network to its cabana service. Almighty Baller Radio includes more than 40 shows focused on the NBA, most of them hosted by fans and basketball enthusiasts. Since the network’s launch a year ago, it has reached 12 million listeners. Continue Reading
Facebook has reportedly offered the major record labels and publishers “hundreds of millions of dollars” for its members to have the legal use of music in videos uploaded to its platforms. Bloomberg reported that this offer to the industry coincides with the debut of Facebook’s new Watch hub for video content. Continue Reading
WideOrbit has published a survey of almost 9,000 professionals about programmatic advertising to ad buyers and radio industry professionals. Overall, the ad buyers showed a greater interest and willingness to pursue programmatic options, while radio stations and radio groups were more likely to have some cautious voices alongside the optimistic ones. Continue Reading
audioBoom has updated its subscription approach and eliminated the free option for its members. Beginning October 2, all podcasters will be charged $9.99 for use of the service. The company cited growth in the podcasting industry as the reason that it needs to offset the costs of maintenance and other services. Continue Reading
In the eighth ceremony of the RAIN Internet Radio Awards, six audio brands received first-place recognition and commemorative plaques in five categories, after an exceptionally close round of judging by a panel of 13 unaffiliated judges. Continue Reading
Mercedes-Benz is the latest car manufacturer to enter into a partnership with a music company. Starting in 2018, the company is offering one full year of free access to Tidal HiFi to customers who sign up as members of its Me in-car automation and entertainment service. Continue Reading