Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Will Podcasting Save the News Media Industry? Pondering a potential Pandora purchase. How much does a Spotify playlist boost popularity? Continue Reading
Texas A&M University and DMR/Interactive have released their best practices for podcasting. The report is the latest publication from The Download on Podcasting, a joint effort between the two parties, that aims to offer insights and viewpoints on this facet of the audio industry. The collection of best practices draws on experts from Libsyn, PodcastOne, and Midroll Media. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Many slides and missives from Radiodays Europe, plus a smattering of other news from around the audio and radio world. Continue Reading
GM and AT&T have partnered to provide in-car WiFi across the GM model line of cars equipped with OnStar 4G LTE WiFi hotspot technology. The headline is the price: $20 a month for unlimited data. That dollar number is a milestone that could accelerate the challenge faced by terrestrial radio in connected cars. Continue Reading
The UK Parliament has launched a podcast series to explain how it works, RAIN News learned from Neil Cowling, Creative Development Director of RadioWorks. RadioWorks is producing the show, which is an example of branded podcasting. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Kicking off Radiodays Europe. Paige Nienaber suggests exaggerating. Perry Michael Simon says everything’s fine. Much more from around the world of radio. Continue Reading
Sarah van Mosel, one of the most sought-after and respected voices on the business side of podcasting, and Sarah Shockey, the popular co-host of hit program Marty & Sarah Love Wrestling, have confirmed to speak at the RAIN Digital Audio Advertising Summit. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: NPR One editor offers podcast tips. Some advertising analysis for the radio industry. Much more. Continue Reading
iHeartRadio and Pandora are each planning a substantial presence at South by Southwest in Austin. Podcasting, live music, and a an panel are featured. Continue Reading
The latest development in the unfolding legal story between Sirius XM and Flo & Eddie is about the background paperwork. Music Reports has been chosen as the royalty administrator for a ten-year license for the satellite radio company’s use of Flo & Eddie’s recording catalog and other recordings from prior to 1972. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Omny Studio cracks Apple; NPR One on Alexa; 7 things. Much more. Continue Reading