AdsWizz has unveiled a new program for certifying advertisers’ expertise in digital audio. The Digital Audio Expert Program will test participants on their knowledge of advertising in this format as well as building new skills in audio. OMG Programmatic is the first agency to complete the certification program. Continue Reading
Omny Studio announced that it has partnered with social media video company Headliner for a new deal. Under the terms of the arrangement, Headliner will provide Omny clients with one-click access to create podcast audiograms from within their content management workflows. Continue Reading
One week after CES, Steve attended a conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The subject? Amazon Echo and how people will respond to and use the technology. Continue Reading
CD Baby has announced a partnership with SACM, the only performance rights organization in Mexico. It is a milestone deal and the first such agreement SACM has joined with an external entity. Continue Reading
The European Copyright Directive passed one big hurdle in the fall, but the fate of the contentious legislative overhaul is now in question. Two components of the legal package have raised debate: Article 11, which lets publishers charge a fee when online platforms like Google or Facebook show snippets of their articles, and Article 13, which makes platforms such as YouTube liable for user-generated content that infringes copyright. Continue Reading
Subscription-based online music service Akazoo will be acquired by Modern Media Acquisition Corp. (MMAC), the company founded by ex-CEO of media group Cumulus, Lew Dickey. Complex stock maneuvering will result in new ticker symbol, but straight line for existing investors. Continue Reading
Adam Carolla has extended his exclusive deal with PodcastOne. The popular podcaster has signed an agreement covering join production, distribution, marketing, and sales for his collection of podcasts through 2023. Continue Reading
One of SoundCloud’s co-founders is leaving the audio company’s day-to-day operations. Eric Wahlforss announced that he is exiting his role as chief product officer in favor of an advisory role beginning March 1. Continue Reading
DJ tech solutions provider Dubset has released a piece of software which makes it easy and quick for DJs and remixers to puts their sets into music services. It’s an API which sends the mixes, comprising many tracks mixed into a seamless whole, through an automated ID and licensing process. Continue Reading
Napster’s parent company, RealNetworks, has doubled its existing stake in the streaming service. RealNetworks acquired the debt and equity interests in Rhapsody International, an action that gives it about 84% of the outstanding stock in Napster. Continue Reading
Spotify is still coming hot and fast with the updates and future plans. The newest feature is an option to mute individual artists, and the latest churn of the gossip mill points to developments around in-vehicle hardware and an Indian launch down the road. Continue Reading
Jim Ballas has been named CTO and VP of Operations at PodcastOne, where he has worked since the podcast company’s founding. Today’s announcement marks his fifth titled role in the company. Continue Reading