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
Wolfgang Struber, vice chairman of Digital Radio Austria, made statements supporting the adoption of DAB+ technology in the European nation. “Radio is the last broadcasting format in Austria to convert to digital, and Digital Radio Austria wants to follow the trend set by some other European countries to make the switch to DAB+,” he said. Continue Reading
Earbits announced that it has been acquired by You42 The online radio company had a near-death experience last year, shuttering for about three days before a mysterious benefactor swept in to save the day. After a year of working with You42 under wraps, the newly owned Earbits is ready to launch new releases of its iOS and Android apps next month. Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Pandora CEO advocates role of ad-supported streaming; when regional streaming services favor telecoms; ad blockers good for radio? Continue Reading
Some days it seems like SoundCloud just can’t catch a break. Last month, we reported on rumors that SoundCloud and Universal Music Group might at long last be nearing a deal. In the latest twist of the will-they-won’t-they saga, Universal appears to have gotten skittish. Continue Reading
The result of a large-scale consumer survey commissioned by Spotify was released today, assessing how consumers in 10 European countries listen to terrestrial radio and Spotify’s radio-like freemium platform. Called “The New Audio,” the study is positioned to brand marketers. Continue Reading
SAG-AFTRA’s roughly 160,000 members have ratified a new successor deal with the recording industry. Last month, the organization set out the details of the three-year arrangement, which included a new payment formula for revenue generated outside the U.S. by online streaming and non-permanent digital downloads. Continue Reading
Bite-sized news app Rivet Radio, released upgraded versions of its Android and iOS apps, and announced a new key partnership with Radiate Media which adds real-time, geo-targeted traffic updates to the news programming. Continue Reading