The rumor mill was churning recently over the idea that Apple might acquire Tidal, but such as deal is not in the works. In an interview with BuzzFeed News, Jimmy Iovine denied any plans to push for a takeover. Continue Reading
A new trend in music piracy could be counteracting the gains made by subscription streaming services. According to new research by the IFPI and Ipsos, nearly half of people aged 16 to 24 use software to make illegal copies of streamed music. Continue Reading
Songwriters are suing the Department of Justice over its consent decree decision. Specifically, they are targeting the new “100 percent licensing” rule, which allows a single songwriter to license compositions written by a team in some circumstances. Continue Reading
This week we are revealing finalists in the 7th Annual RAIN Internet Radio Awards! Today we are pleased to announce the advancing finalists in the “Best Overall Digital Strategy” category. Continue Reading
Radical.FM relaunched as Radical Indie this week, fulfilling a plan that started with a November shut-down of the previous online radio service to develop personal broadcasting features. It offers personalized, real-time broadcasting of music and talk. Continue Reading
Tidal may not be in the best financial shape, according to filings with Sweden’s Companies House made by Aspiro. The streaming platform’s holding company posted a net loss of 239 million kronor ($28 million) in 2015. Continue Reading
Sweden is the latest music market to share its results from the first six months of the year, and it’s another impressive period for streaming. Total revenue for the period was 547.3 million kronor ($64 million), compared with 507.5 million kronor ($60 million) in the year-ago period. Continue Reading
PodcastOne has added a scripted, serialized drama program to its available content. The show, dubbed Telling Stories: The Podcast, is being made in partnership with Blackstone Audio. The stories will air daily, and a new plot arc will start every Monday. Continue Reading
We already discussed the minor updates to Apple Music numbers emerging from Apple’s recent keynote. But the real upheaval at the event was the company’s choice to remove the standard headphone jack from the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. It’s a big deal, but not necessarily a bad idea. Continue Reading
Newly confirmed speakers at RAIN Summit Nashville include a Senior Editor at Rolling Stone and a group of students from Middle Tennessee State University who will talk about Millennial listening choices. Also: a “Millennials Talk” panel will examine what a group of college students listen to, where, how, and why. Continue Reading
On the Move tracks hires, promotions, and other notable personnel changes within the online audio industry. Today’s moves are both high-profile departures, one from Spotify and the other from Apple Music/iTunes. Continue Reading
AdLarge Media has expanded its content partnerships with a deal to represent New Mommy Media. The audio network includes programs for mothers at various stages of pregnancy, birth, and infancy. Continue Reading