Digital music distributor DistroKid has entered a deal aimed at curbing unauthorized streaming. DistroKid signed an agreement with Audible Magic and will use its new partner’s RightsRxTM solution to check the authenticity of all uploads by its artists. DistroKid is furthering its internal tools for stopping piracy. Continue Reading
We learned from Podnews that Libsyn, one f the largest and most established podcast hosting companies is undergoing tumult. One of its shareholders with 6% interest in the company is calling for a new board of directors, disclosing executive compensation and the company’s 2018 income. Continue Reading
Spotify is officially updating its user interface for to create a clearer divide between music and podcasts. The new layout for Your Library will be rolled out to all Premium users. The change seems limited to the mobile experience, at least for now. Continue Reading
Amazon announced a refresh of its smart speaker designed specifically for children. The Echo Dot Kids Edition was first released last April. Despite the new developments, Amazon and its Alexa voice assistant has raised some kid-focused privacy concerns. Continue Reading
Pandora launched a new in-house consultancy called Studio Resonate. The group will provide advertisers with assistance in audio creative development, sonic branding, strategy, visual design, rich media production, web and mobile experiences, and live activations. Continue Reading
Shazam announced a new update to its Android app that lets the software identify songs playing on a listener’s headphones. The feature is called Pop-Up Shazam, and it lets the app access other programs running on the phone or tablet in order to analyze the audio. Continue Reading
Spotify’s newest personalized playlist aims to make life more enjoyable for commuters with a healthy helping of inspiration from radio. The new playlist is Your Daily Drive, and it blends tailored music with podcast programming and news. Continue Reading
Longtime SoundCloud executive Michael Weissman has been promoted to the role of company president. He will be responsible for driving SoundCloud’s growth and strategy, including its subscription and advertising businesses, its marketing, and its content licensing. Continue Reading
Triton Digital® is announcing this morning that it has acquired Omny Studio, the Melbourne-based enterprise podcast technology and hosting company. The Omny Studio brand will continue as Triton’s podcast-facing technology suite, and Omny CEO, Sharon Taylor, along with the company’s staff, will join Triton Digital. Triton Neal Schore predicts growth in podcasting and digital audio. Continue Reading
The global smart speaker market is seeing more and more action in China. Domestic technology brand Xiaomi has been quickly growing its market share, alongside local rivals Alibaba and Baidu. Continue Reading
We’ve heard about podcast programming outreaches from PRX, Google, and Radio Public that reward winning proposals with funding for new on-demand audio programs. From the UK come the winning results of the Audio Content Fund, a funding program for new… Continue Reading
AdLarge Media’s digital audio division, cabana, announced the addition of 10 new podcasts to its roster. The new content comes from a range of publishers and covers topics including true crime, comedy, lifestyle, and business. Continue Reading