James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Videos from the Next Radio Conference. Steve Goldstein on radio and transmitters. OMRI and radio in smartphones. Continue Reading
Spotify is reportedly on the hunt for a new headquarters and it’s not in Sweden. Sources told real estate blog The Real Deal that the streaming service is looking for a new space in New York City. Continue Reading
Playlists are beating out albums for listenership, according to the latest study from the Music Business Association and LOOP. The survey results found that playlists account for 31% of total listening time across all demographics. Continue Reading
The rumor mill was buzzing earlier this week about iHeartMedia’s plans to enter on-demand streaming. Now, America’s biggest broadcast group has announced that it has two such services in the works, both due to launch in January 2017. Details are scarce, but there is one important feature. Continue Reading
Playster has inked licensing deals for its planning streaming music revamp with Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and The Orchard. B2B music specialists 7digital will be powering the redesigned platform. Continue Reading
Facebook is hiring for a director of global music licensing partnerships. The social network is looking for candidates to “lead music licensing strategy and negotiations with rights holders throughout the world” and “ensure a comprehensive music strategy.” Continue Reading
Triton Digital has added Bloomberg Media as its latest client. In this partnership, Triton will manage, measure, and monetize Bloomberg’s digital audio content. Bloomberg’s inventory will also be made available on Triton’s a2x programmatic ad exchange. Continue Reading
PRX has announced a new initiative to provide radio stations with podcast training. The program is called Project Catapult, and it is funded through a $1 million grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Continue Reading
Samsung announced plans to shutter its Milk Music streaming service in August, and today is its swan song. The app was powered by Slacker Radio, which may wind up being a beneficiary of Samsung’s choice to shut down the platform. Continue Reading
ASCAP has created a new Digital Team that will work to improve the transparency and efficiency of the organization’s royalty collection and distribution. The Digital Team includes two branches: Digital Product & User Experience Group and the Data Strategy & Business Intelligence Group. Continue Reading
When Scott Borchetta arrived at RAIN Summit Nashville he didn’t plan to make a product announcement. But an unexpected question from the audience drew him into revealing a hint of something new from Big Machine Label Group, the influential record company he founded. Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Sirius XM isn’t worried about streaming rivals; seasonal listening trends on Spotify. Continue Reading