PodcastOne shares spring podcast lineup
PodcastOne has added four new shows to its lineup this spring. The podcasts include a range of topics and notable celebrity or expert hosts. Continue Reading
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Podcasting analytics startup Backtracks lands seed funding
Backtracks has raised a seed round in support of its work to provide podcasters with listener metrics. The Austin-based startup secured $2.1 million in a round led by Moonshots Capital. Continue Reading
RIAA gets subpoenas to unveil operators of two stream-ripping sites
The RIAA has been doggedly continuing its legal fight against piracy, and has made progress in identifying the operators of stream-ripping sites. The trade group recently collaborated with Music Canada and the IFPI to force illegal file-hosting service DBR.ee offline. Continue Reading
Radionomy plans U.S. streaming shutdown, offers free migration to Shoutcast for Business
A Radionomy internet radio producer sent us a communication from the hosting company, indicating that Radionomy will shut down U.S. streaming on its platform at the end of May (this week). In the announcement is an offer to migrate stations to Shoutcast for Business. Continue Reading
CBC Radio One host Anna Maria Tremonti makes move to podcasts
Radio anchor Anna Maria Tremonti will take on new podcast projects for the CBC, ending her tenure as host of The Current on CBC Radio One. The Canadian broadcaster announced that she will spearhead new original shows beginning with an interview program this fall. Continue Reading
Survey: Will listeners switch to music services from their smart speaker brands?
Smart speakers present a potentially valuable new option for music services to reach listeners. The space poses a particular interest for tech firms operating in both hardware and software, since they can create brand loyalty within audiences who will buy their devices and then continue to provide revenue as subscription listeners. Continue Reading
Apple unveils latest iteration of iPod Touch
The classic iPod may be a thing of the past, but Apple hasn’t completely ended the product line just yet. The company released a new version of its iPod Touch yesterday, adding several features to what was once a purely music playback device. Continue Reading
Edison to bring its Infinite Dial consumer listening survey to South Africa this year
The Infinite Dial study is continuing to spread its international footprint. Edison Research announced that the survey will be conducted for the first time in South Africa this year. The results are slated to be presented in late August or early September. Continue Reading
Podtrac podcast ranker reflects an algorithm update with some new titles
Podtrac has published its podcast ranker for April 2019. The Daily from The New York Times continues its dominance on this chart for another month, followed by perennial favorite This American Life in the second position. Continue Reading
Spotify hires new managing director for Australia and New Zealand
Spotify has hired Karen Lawson for its operations in Australia and New Zealand. She joins the streaming service as the managing director for those two markets and will report to Global Head of Markets Cecilia Qvist. Continue Reading
Libsyn podcasts to appear in Radio.com under new partnership with Entercom
Libsyn has entered a partnership with Entercom that will see its library of podcasts added to Radio.com. All of Libsyn’s shows will have the choice to opt in to this distribution deal. Libsyn has more than 4.9 million episodes across about 62,000 active podcasts that will now be distributed to the Entercom digital platform. Continue Reading
Triton Digital inks deal with Thailand’s MCOT pubic media broadcaster
Triton Digital has signed another new client. It has landed an agreement with MCOT Public Company Limited, a public media broadcaster in Thailand. Triton will provide management and monetization of MCOT’s digital audio and podcast content. Continue Reading