Sonos has released new hardware in the smart speaker space, but its software options have thus far been limited to Amazon Alexa. The company had previously stated that it was working on adding support for Google Assistant this year. Continue Reading
Spotify’s revolving door act continues for personnel. Last week, the company announced that Doug Ford would leave his post as a senior director and head of music culture and editorial. On the other side, Spotify is currently recruiting for two senior roles in original content. Continue Reading
Italian digital audio firm DIGITALMDE has launched an unusual (probably unique) venture to demonstrate the appeal and value of branded podcasts. The company is launching a new content branch called MYVOXES, which will produce eight fiction series to demonstrate the power of audio storytelling. Continue Reading
Global continues to stay true to its name with the acquisition of Canadian audio streaming solutions specialist leanStream. As a result of the purchase, Global will launch DAX Canada, bringing its digital audio expertise and providing an ad sales foothold for a new market. Continue Reading
Apple could invest in iHeartMedia, according to a new report in the Financial Times (paywall). Sources familiar with the proceedings told FT that Apple has held talks with the legacy broadcaster about purchasing a stake. Continue Reading
Spotify has posted its results from the third quarter of 2018. Despite several positive metrics for the period, including a long-awaited net profit, the company has had a rough ride with Wall Street this week. Continue Reading
SoundHound is blending the old with the new in its latest announcement. The company is integrating the SoundHound music identification service that first launched it into the tech world is now available for license on its Houndify voice AI platform. Continue Reading
Halloween is a time of tricks and treats, and LyricFind has shared a little something sweet in honor of the holiday. The company released an infographic detailing the candy brands most frequently mentioned in music. Continue Reading
Spotify’s Premium for Family plans have been a contentious subject in recent months, but the latest move features a high-tech perk for listeners. Through December 31, master account holders in the United States can receive a free Google Home Mini. Continue Reading
The BBC has launched its new mobile app, an effort to unite its programming in a package that will be more appealing to younger listeners. BBC Sounds, which was previewed by the broadcaster this summer, contains 80,000 hours of live and on-demand content. Continue Reading
Zeno Media, a specialist focused on streaming audio for niche and diaspora communities, announced that it has signed deals for Jamaican broadcasters. All of the major broadcasters will be available to listeners in a single new app called Zeno Jamaica. Continue Reading
Spotify remained the leading webcast streamer in July, according to the just-released report from Triton Digital’s Webcast Metrics Ranker, a comparison of stream listening volume among Triton’s top 20 clients. Continue Reading