Steve Goldstein: Why Sonic Identity is Becoming So Important
by Steve Goldstein
A deep and interesting conversation with Scott Simonelli, CEO of Veritonic. Includes links to sonic identity examples. Continue Reading
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SiriusXM reportedly will buy Stitcher from Scripps
After 48 hours of rumors, today we get … well, sort-of confirmation that SiriusXM will acquire Stitcher from E.W.Scripps. The confirmation part is from the Wall Street Journal. The sort-of part is the article’s first sentence: “Sirius XM Holdings Inc. is near a deal to buy E.W. Scripps Co.’s Stitcher.” There is no visible confirmation from Sirius, Stitcher, or Scripps. But, as of this morning, industry-wide assumption is that the deal is all but done … in a “poised to buy” sort of way. This acquisition adds a chapter in the corporate life of each company involved. Continue Reading
Michael Robertson: Is the Spotify Deal With Joe Rogan Illegal?
by Michael Robertson
This guest contribution by iconic digital audio entrepreneur Michael Robertson digs into the U.S. copyright code and finds a statute which might relate to, and potentially invalidate, Spotify’s exclusive distribution deal with Joe Rogan. Continue Reading
Podtrac Top Podcast Publishers (June), plus RAIN remix
Podtrac has released the June edition of the measurement company’s Top Podcast Publishers ranker. Many publications make noise about NPR reclaiming the #1 spot from iHeartRadio (and we hereby note it dutifully), but these two podcast powerhouses are separated by a small fraction of the key metric, US Unique Monthly Audience, and they flip back and forth. Click through for the chart, and RAIN’s remix based on per-show averages. Continue Reading
POD DROP: Unfinished: Deep South, Consider This, Gratitude Diaries
Pod Drop features new and returning podcasts. Today: the harrowing and heartbreaking story from the old south, fascinating interviews with National Geographic celebs and showrunners, and daily doses of gratitude. (Remember: Pod Drop is a podcast too! Listen to the latest episodes in the sidebar.) >> Continue Reading
Voxnest State of the Podcast Universe: Key trends for mid-2020
Voxnest released a mid-year interim report, part of its State of the Podcast Universe, which is an annual release at year-end. The report is divided into four main observational sections corresponding to podcast business trends: Business, Advertising, Listening, Content. We’ve raided the report for a few key points; click through for a link to the actual download. Continue Reading
Spotify appears to be increasing the subscriber lead over Apple Music (Statista)
“Spotify Keeps Apple Music at Arm’s Length” is the title of a new graph sent to us by Statista. The upshot is that Spotify appears to be reaching for a 2-to-1 subscriber advantage over Apple Music. Continue Reading
Triton Digital LATAM Podcast Report: Stability in top 10 shows
Triton Digital released its latest 4-week Podcast Report for LATAM. The company notes that 12 new shows entered the top-100 ranker. This report covers the period from April 13 through May 10. In the LATAM effort, unlike the U.S. Podcast Report, top networks are not included. The top show owns a gigantic lead over the other 99. Continue Reading
PRX picks up “Latino USA” for distribution
We received a note from PRX with the news that the audio network has scored distribution rights for Latino USA, a national news and cultural affairs program, for release to 220 public radio stations across the U.S. The Latino USA podcast (see it HERE) will join PRX’s portfolio of on-demand audio. The program is anchored by journalist and Futuro Media Group founder Maria Hinojosa. Continue Reading
Times Radio launches in London, 24-hour live content, catch-up podcasts
Times Radio, a new 24-hour news station created by Rupert Murdoch’s Wireless Group in collaboration with The Times news organization. We see a 24-hour schedule in this all-out BBC competitor, and archived shows (“catch-up”) for time-shifted listening. The website also promotes a slate of traditional, stand-alone podcasts. Continue Reading
U.S. Latinos a key component of podcast listening: First-ever study from Edison Research
In its first Latino Podcast Listener Report, Edison Research revealed a raft of statistics about a key American listening segment. Twenty-five percent of U.S. Latinos are monthly podcast listeners. Perhaps more important, 20% are weekly listeners, nearly matching the percentage of the total U.S. (13+) population. Continue Reading
Triton Digital signed to monetize ADTIMA’s Vietnamese music platform
In a press release from Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, Triton Digital is announcing a new partnership in its globe-spanning relationships. ADTIMA, the Vietnamese company which owns and operates the ZingMP3 online music platform, has selected Triton to monetize its ZingMP3 platform. Continue Reading