James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Important tech questions about HTTPS websites. Following the iHeartMedia bankruptcy saga. Much more from the audio industry worldwide. Continue Reading
Financial reports for this audio behemoth are always complex affairs. We separate the two main reporting entities, and deliver key results of the Q1 financial report. Continue Reading
In the newly released new TechSurvey 2024, Jacobs Media ambitiously surveyed over 31,000 participants. As ever with this annual effort, most respondents were members of radio station databases, We look at why loyal radio consumers are listening less, and listening more, and attitudes about AI. Click for details, graphs, and the study download link Continue Reading
Magellan AI’s accounting of podcast advertiser spending for March, for the top 15 spenders, shows a total spend almost exactly the same as in February. Ten of 15 are month-over-month repeaters. Notably, March had three more days than February.
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Spotify’s Q1 earnings report provides clear bragging points for Spotify. Click for details and a financial data graphic. Continue Reading
by Steve Goldstein
In this latest guest column from podcast consultant and public speaker Steve Goldstein, Steve offers assessments of AI’s role in podcast production — including the host chair. The bottom line is to use AI cautiously, and Steve provides general guidelines. “As cliché as it might sound, don’t lose sight of what makes podcasts truly resonant and meaningful: their authenticity.” This is an important read. Continue Reading
Audio giant Audacy is announcing Audacy Sports, carving out a new umbrella brand which consolidates and represents the company’s considerable sports offerings. It launches today, coinciding with the start of the NFL Draft. The new configuration is built for advertisers, better showcasing Audacy’s range of ad opportunities. Click for more details. Continue Reading
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Global podcasting company Acast has released its 94-page 2023 annual report. It describes markets and the company’s global reach, makes a case to podcasters and advertisers, defines the ad market, and delivers reams of detailed financial info. We consolidate highlights. Continue Reading
In what is seemingly a statement of global self-sufficiency, Spotify is no longer represented on the IAB’s list of compliant podcast companies. The movement feels momentous in its abruptness, absence of presage, widespread reaction, and inherent implication. Click for details. Continue Reading