In sign of the times, Led Zeppelin opens catalog to more streaming services

Posted on by Anna Washenko

In the early days of streaming, it wasn’t uncommon for big-name musicians to withhold their catalogs from online services. Led Zeppelin was a famed holdout, to the point where the band giving exclusive rights to Spotify back in 2013 was groundbreaking. So it’s a sign of the times that the Zep is expanding where you can hear its music. This week, the band opened up its library to listeners on several more platforms, including some that specialize in hi-def listening, such as Tidal and Deezer Elite. Continue Reading →

RAIN Summit West calls for new companies to participate in influential panel

Posted on by Brad Hill

Calling startups in the streaming audio space!

RAIN Summits announces the “Streaming Audio’s Startup Economy” discussion panel at RAIN Summit West, April 12 in Las Vegas.

Early-stage startups — this is your invitation to apply for a chair on the panel. Present your early-stage business at the premiere information and networking event for the streaming audio industry! Continue Reading →

adStream: We hear frequent real estate ads, as category is projected to grow

Posted on by Brad Hill

adStream is a journal of ad-stalking in streaming audio services.

We have heard real estate ads frequently during the course of these weekly installments. Borrell Associates released a study of ad spending in the real estate category, projecting an increase in streaming audio. We expect to hear more of Zillow and Trulia, and local agency ads as local streaming audio marketing grows apace. Continue Reading →

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Pandora vs. SoundExchange: Pandora’s rebuttal in copyright duel of government documents

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by Brad Hill

In the “Webcasting IV” rate-setting procedure, a two-year run-up to new statutory music licensing rates, Pandora filed a new document yesterday with the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB). The document refutes arguments put forward by SoundExchange last fall. Rebuttal arguments are included from four expert witnesses, including Larry Rosin of Edison Research, which was commissioned to perform market research included in the brief. Continue Reading →

A new trend toward agnostic listening

Posted on by Anna Washenko

Part of the business model for most streaming platforms is to attract and retain the largest possible number of listeners. That could lead to a listening landscape that’s fractured, with people choosing just one or two services to fill all of their audio needs. Yet with each of the major players offering a slightly different subset of performers and content, it makes sense that listeners would be interested in combining the libraries of more than one streaming platform. Continue Reading →

NextRadio takes promotional campaign to the airwaves

Posted on by Anna Washenko

NextRadio has launched an ad campaign aimed at promoting the use of its app and the activation of FM chips in all smartphones. The campaign, in partnership with the National Association of Broadcasters, is asking terrestrial radio stations to run the spots. The main focus of these ads is to educate more listeners about NextRadio. NextRadio faces a three-fold challenge. Continue Reading →