Mobile music app 6 Seconds has been updated, marking version 2.0 of the original app which was launched in April. A timely and seemingly playful addition to the station array is FreeBeats1, which plays only the music from Apple’s new station. Continue Reading
Shazam and SoundHound have been making some speedy updates behind the scenes in light of the new Apple Music launch. Both have added integrations prompting the user to listen to a newly tagged song on Apple’s streaming music platform. Continue Reading
“We weren’t sure we’d get this thing on the air,” declaimed Beats 1 co-founder and first host Zane Lowe. We listened to the first two hours of Apple’s new live, global Internet radio station. Lessons flowing in both directions between Beats 1 and terrestrial radio. Continue Reading
iHeartRadio announced that it has entered a partnership with Virgin America. This arrangement will bring six iHeartRadio Original stations to Virgin’s in-flight entertainment. Continue Reading
It’s here. Apple Music landed on iPhones today Anna Washenko explores the new platform, with special attention to “For You” recommendations the ambitious Beats 1 global radio broadcast. Continue Reading
Kantar Media released its quarterly report on U.S. advertising expenditures. Overall, the total ad spend in the first quarter of 2015 was $37.4 million, down 4% from the same period last year. The quarterly results for radio revealed a split performance between the local and national levels. The declines in Kantar’s data parallel the ones found in the Radio Advertising Bureau’s research into revenue for 2014. Continue Reading
Anticipating the launch of Apple’s Beats 1 radio, RAIN News founding editor Kurt Hanson makes predictions. Continue Reading
In this guest column Russ Crupnick, Managing partner of MusicWatch, provides his perspective on what it might take for Apples latest music venture (launching today) to succeed. What constitutes belief? Continue Reading
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Soundcloud, which is gradually introducing streaming audio advertising to its listening platform, won a Cannes Lions Grand Prix award at the International Festival of Creativity last week Continue Reading
Apple is late to the on-demand party. It was late with MP3 players, too, and quickly took over that market. It was late with iTunes Radio, with no evident impact. There seems to be more supply for music subscriptions than demand. What are the competitive dynamics? Continue Reading
Beats 1, the new Internet radio service launching Tuesday as part of Apple Music’s rollout, will not carry traditional radio spots. Instead, the company is reportedly pitching host-read sponsorship mentions during Beats 1 programs. Continue Reading
HD radio is continuing its march into cars across the country. The new roster of 2016 auto models with HD radio capability include makes from several international manufacturers. The 2016 models bring the number of HD-capable vehicles to more than 200. Continue Reading