The smartphone is one of the most influential consumer electronics categories of the last 20 years. It certainly influences how Americans listen to radio and internet-delivered audio. At RAIN Summit West, Edison Research President Larry Rosin brought new metrics about smartphone listening from Edison’s ongoing Share of Ear and Infinite Dial consumer surveys. A shift is underway, too dramatic to disregard. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: A look at podcasts in Google Play, coverage from RAIN Summit West, the BBC’s British programming, and DAB+ rolls out in Indonesia. Continue Reading
One of the big story arcs in the music world today centers on distribution. Several of the day’s hottest acts have been exploring new ways of using digital platforms to get their new work out to listeners. Over the weekend, another powerhouse joined their ranks. Continue Reading
Rhapsody International has named Mike Davis as its first CEO effective immediately. The company is the parent organization for the Rhapsody and Napster streaming services. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Pondering and pontificating about public radio’s future in a digital world. Much more from the U.S., the UK, and Australia. Continue Reading
Ginny Morris, CEO and Chair of Hubbard Radio, faced a surprise audience question during her appearance as keynote speaker of RAIN Summit West yesterday. Her reply quelched any rumor of Hubbard Radio taking an interest in buying CBS radio stations on the market. Continue Reading
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On a cross-country plane with in-flight entertainment, what are the options for podcast listening? Not many, but they do exist. It’s a toe-hold to what could be an opportunity to spread even more awareness of podcasting among hundreds of millions of annual flyers. Continue Reading
Leading spoken-word platform audioBoom announces today that Thomas Mancusi is taking the newly-created position of Vice President, Sales and Development. In this job, Mancusi will develop premium marketing campaigns around audioBoom’s most successful and high-profile programs. Continue Reading
RAIN Summit West is this Sunday in Las Vegas, and there is still time to register before the price goes up. Here, a complete rundown of the day’s agenda. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Podcasting at the New York Times and radio outcry in San Francisco. Harsh words for U.S. radio and questions about unique content. Much more from around the world. Continue Reading
Jelli has launched a demand-side platform for buying broadcast radio ads. Called SpotPlan, the technology intends to make buying inventory programmatically in the iHeartMedia network, and the Katz Expressway network, quicker, easier, and more precise. Continue Reading