Quick Hits: Listening to infinite choice; Tidal as a bad use of the Internet
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Infinite choice, and a crippled use of the Internet. Continue Reading
IAB’s Podcast Working Group meets in Vegas, seeks guidelines in a fast-growing category
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The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB)’s Podcast Working Group met in Las Vegas on Monday, as part of its mandate to discuss ad-supported podcasts, and “best opportunities to evangelize the space.” The agenda is secret, but podcasting is a category in need of top-level organization. Continue Reading
Vevo debuts new app for PlayStation consoles
Music video expert Vevo has launched an app for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 consoles in select markets. Vevo’s app includes its suite of music videos and original programming, and the PlayStation blog post announcing the launch teased some special exclusive content. Continue Reading
TeamRock pairs up with 7digital for continued global growth
TeamRock has partnered with 7digital for delivery of its audio and content. The global resource for the rock music community announced that it would not be renewing its contract with Arqiva in favor of the tie-up with 7digital, which it said would allow TeamRock to make its service even more global. Continue Reading
Quick Hits: Forbes profiles the labels; podcasting for businesses; updates from Radio France’s strike
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: How the major labels kept control; podcasting as the new business tool; Radio France’s ongoing strike and media support. Continue Reading
HD radio adoption growing in Mexico
Radio World reviewed the current state of HD radio adoption in Mexico. According to iBiquity Digital, more than 40 stations in the country now use the technology, and 13 stations in the capital deliver 24 additional HD2/HD3 channels. Continue Reading
REVIEW: 6 Seconds launches, turning global radio into a streaming jukebox
Serial entrepreneur and disruptor Michael Robertson has launched 6 Seconds, a mobile listening app that turns radio (broadcast and pureplay) into a searchable jukebox experience. The app is positioned as an alternative to Pandora, and we also found unique discovery features. Continue Reading
Spotify ties in Twitter with new Tweet the Beat feature
Spotify rolled out a new feature this weekend called Tweet the Beat. It’s a pop-up screen prompting listeners to tweet at an artist about one of their tunes. For now, the feature is only about Rihanna and one of her newest singles, but it’s likely that Spotify is working to bring other performers on board. Continue Reading
Quick Hits: Streaming revenue vs GDP; Nielsen SoundScan adds Bandzoogle; Apple’s revamped Music app
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Analyzing streaming revenues against GDP; SoundScan will include Bandzoogle sales; Apple’s redesigned mobile Music app. Continue Reading
IFPI chief says YouTube should lose its safe harbor
During a press conference, IFPI CEO Frances Moore said that safe harbor protections that YouTube, Dailymotion, and similar free platforms receive mean that the music industry loses billions in potential income. “YouTube and Dailymotion are in the business of promoting, distributing and monetizing content, but claim to be mere hosting services, and then say they don’t have to take a full license,” she said. “That is unfair.” Continue Reading
Spreaker hires Rob Greenlee as head of content
Rob Greenlee has joined podcasting and audio streaming platform Spreaker as its head of content. Greenlee has previously served as CTO for PodcastOne, content manager for podcasts on Windows Phone/Xbox Music, and the business manager for Xbox Live’s podcast marketplace. Continue Reading
Radio Disney programming joins HD radio thanks to iBiquity deal
Radio Disney has entered a partnership with iBiquity Digital to have its programming appear on up to 60 of its high-definition digital stations through the HD Radio Ad Network. Billboard reported that iBiquity’s pitch to Radio Disney focused on the audience of “kids in cars with moms” as the HD radio receivers appear in more new car makes. Continue Reading