7digital reported its financial results for the first half of 2015, which it dubbed one of the first reflections “on which the success of the new company created from the merger of UBC Media and 7digital can be observed.” CEO Simon Cole also reflected on the state of the digital music industry. Lastly, 7digital has added support for Google Cast. Continue Reading
James Cridland Weekly Links is a column by the U.K.’s radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Reviews of Radio X; ad-blockers no clear victory for radio; several events and notes from Australia; and much more. Continue Reading
This week we are revealing finalists in the Sixth Annual RAIN Internet Radio Awards. Today we are pleased to announce the advancing finalists in the “Best Overall Online Radio Service” category. Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Saavn adds new investor; the Internet as popularity echo chamber; a profile of the Russian music biz. Continue Reading
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The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Crunching RIAA numbers; the value of ad-supported listening; streaming milestone; the return of Earbits; Deezer’s announcement. Continue Reading
Vevo conducted new research about the listening habits of millennials, finding that the age group spends an average of 25 hours a week streaming music. The platform also asked about preferences for both streaming services and music genres. Continue Reading
XAPPmedia published a special new report about Apple as a supplement to its usual quarterly ad load data. This focused study, which is the first from XAPPmedia to address a service by name, covers all of 2015 through August. Apple’s ad-supported streaming music property at the start of the year was iTunes Radio, which was then folded into Apple Music when it launched on June 30. Continue Reading
The new digital plans for the BBC aren’t going to be adults-only. Alice Webb, director of BBC Children’s, laid out details of the broadcaster’s Big Digital Plan for Children. That plan includes the expected launch a new iPlayer aimed specifically at content for kids. Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Industry insider breaks down labels vs musician math; PPM killing HD radio; using mobile devices for surround sound. Continue Reading
With yesterday’s release of music industry revenue for the first half of 2015, a definitive picture emerges of two things: How streaming has eclipsed CD sales over three years, and how ad-supported streaming delivers more revenue than music subscriptions. Continue Reading
Programmatic advertising is the most important ad-tech trend of the decade, across the media landscape. “Online Audio’s Programmatic Path,” a panel discussion at next week’s RAIN Summit Atlanta, will being together experts from technology, the supply side, and the demand side. Continue Reading
Beats 1 has added three new artist-led shows to its programming roster, with more artist hosts to be announced in the coming weeks. Zane Lowe also talked about the philosophy behind having performers participate behind the mic at Beats 1 in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. Continue Reading