RAIN Notes: Tuesday, November 2
Jottings of Note
— Shifting Conversation (Afros & Audio)
— Deep Cover (Cumulus Media & Imperative Ent.)
— Two out of Three (Eric Nuzum)
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RAIN Notes: Monday, November 1
Jottings of Note
— Don’t (Forbes on podcast music)
— Profound Fakery (“We Interrupt This Broadcast”)
— Missing (Spotify/Parcast)
James Cridland’s International Radio Trends: FM switchoff in the UK; and a nerdy look at AM transmission characteristics Inbox
by James Cridland
James Cridland returns with one of his more technical columns, in which he closes the can of worms opened in last week’s coverage of a frequency switch at 4BC in Brisbane, Cridland’s home base. Lots of graphics. But first, the UK’s decision about FM switch-off, a new rule for smart speakers, the geography of Wales according to TuneIn, and the new BBC logo. Continue Reading
NZME leverages iHeartRadio franchise to dominate Triton’s new NZ Podcast Ranker
Triton Digital has added New Zealand to its region-specific portfolio of measurement trackers for podcasting. The inaugural edition covers September audiences and downloads in NZ. One native network dominates, while seven other international podcast groups also register. Continue Reading
Three new advertisers crack Magellan Top 15; eight are six-month repeaters
In Magellan AI’s latest monthly report of top podcast advertisers, tracking Septemberactivity, we see many of the same brands that have populated the Top 15 Spenders list for six months. There are only three new ones amid lots of repeaters. Click for details and charts. Continue Reading
Eric Nuzum: Five Pieces of Advice for Those Interested in Podcasting
Guest columnist Eric Nuzum offers an explanatory bullet list of key lessons for beginner (and experienced) podcasters. This is a transcript of his recent Radiodays Europe address in Lisbon. Function over format! (And much more in this important read.) Continue Reading
DAX: How Audio Will Continue to Drive Business Outcomes
This guest article by Les Hollander, CEO of Global-owned DAX, discusses the potential incoming era in which cookies aren’t king. Doom or opportunity? It’s not the first time the digital audio business has been challenged. Hollander explains three key learning points. Continue Reading
PRX, Radiotopia carve out new executive roles
PRX sent around an announcement of two new executive roles in PRX and its Radiotopia division. Julie Shapiro assumes the title of VP of Editorial for PRX and Radiotopia. She will continue to steer the creative direction and growth of… Continue Reading
James Cridland’s International Radio Trends: 4BC switches frequency; and a landmark for UK commercial radio
by James Cridland
James Cridland returns with a richly informative newsletter about radio around the world. In this week’s edition: A frequency trade in Brisbane; a Flash review; a milestone in commercial UK radio; some on-brand whistling and much more. Continue Reading
Exclusive look: AdLarge 2021 Podcast Buying Guide
Leading podcast ad sales network AdLarge kindly sent us an exclusive preview copy of the company’s new 2021 Podcast Buying Guide, the fourth in an annual series, set for release Monday. We have admired previous installations of this helpful document for its smart organization and lucid writing. This year’s edition carries forward those values and introduces new features. Continue Reading
RAIN Notes: Thursday, October 14
Jottings of Note
— Winning (Macmillan Podcas)
— Cross-media (PRX)
— Live Kickoff (KMG, TalkShow, Krantz)
Audio Up follow-up: New investors and board members
Following our report of SiriusXM’s engagement with, and investment in, podcast network Audio Up, we now learn more details of Audio Up’s network of investors and new board members. Continue Reading