Quick Hits: App Store fees, trial-hopping, new CD Baby exec
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Apple revising some App Store fees; rates of trial-hopping; former ASCAP exec joins CD Baby. Continue Reading
AdsWizz partners with RTBiQ programmatic platform
Today brings an announcement from AdsWizz that it has obtained a partnership with demand-side programmatic buying platform RTBiQ. The alliance leverages AdWave (the audio advertising platform owned by AdsWizz) to bring digital audio ad inventory to RTBiQ’s buyers. Continue Reading
TuneIn adds podcast downloads
TuneIn has added offline listening and downloading for its podcasts. These features were included in the latest update to the service. Listeners can store podcasts on their mobile devices for access at any time, even when they don’t have an online connection. Continue Reading
Spotify loses a top Echo Nest data scientist
Brian Whitman has departed Spotify. He joined the streaming company as a co-founder and CTO of The Echo Nest, which Spotify acquired in 2014. Continue Reading
Sirius XM reaches pre-1972 royalty settlement with The Turtles
Sirius XM has settled its California royalty case with two members of The Turtles. The parties have been locked in legal proceedings for years about the treatment of recordings made prior to 1972, when federal copyright law was enacted. Continue Reading
The Download on Podcasts: The how-to-podcast movement is on the move
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Low barrier to entry — that is one of the appeals of podcasting, driving an explosion of content at the amateur, semi-pro, professional, and stardom levels. But there is a knowledge gap, and we are seeing it filled by educational initiatives that explain podcasting conceptually, as well as the technology and distribution. Continue Reading
StreamGuys launches automated stream status monitoring tool
StreamGuys, a content delivery network and streaming media provider, announced the launch of a new service for monitoring Internet stream host status. The tool is called IsMyStreamUp, and it is an automated service to track whether any online stream, content asset, or workflow is up and running correctly. Continue Reading
Otto Radio uses Uber technology to soundtrack your ride
Talk radio startup Otto Radio has inked a deal with ride-share app Uber. Similarly to the transportation app’s deal with Pandora, Otto Radio users can connect their profiles with Uber. Continue Reading
Spotify amps up live music suggestions with Ticketmaster deal
Spotify is embarking on a new addition to its live music tie-ins. The streaming music service will begin emailing users with concert recommendations based on their listening preferences. Continue Reading
Amazon Music Unlimited adds family plan
Amazon Music Unlimited may be the new kid on the block for streaming subscriptions, but it’s moving quickly to match the features of its more established competitors. The service has now added a family subscription plan to its tiers. Continue Reading
Wondery experiments with podcast musicals in a new Serial parody
Some might say that you haven’t truly made it in the music world until Weird Al Yankovic has spoofed your song. This American Life’s show Serial has now hit a similar degree of pop cultural cache for podcasts, as it is the subject of a new parody show on Wondery. Continue Reading
PRX set to train radio stations in podcasting
PRX, a leader in the creation, marketing, and distribution of on-demand audio, has launched Project Catapult, a training program for selected radio stations. The project will select five stations from a pool of applicants to attend a 20-week “boot camp.” At the end, each station will have created a 20-week show series. Continue Reading