Nielsen has debuted a new report focused on emerging technologies, and the first installment turned its eye toward the smart speaker trend. The new quarterly MediaTech Trender Survey includes 2,000 U.S. consumers aged 13 and up. Smart speakers are making quick work at converting people into repeat customers; in the U.S. homes that have a smart speaker, four in 10 have more than one such device. Continue Reading
Spotify will be participating in the second annual live event from BBC Music Introducing. The audio streaming service has teamed with the BBC branch to present a series of live podcasts and masterclasses at the event, scheduled for November 8-10 in London. Continue Reading
RAIN Summit Orlando was staged yesterday at the Hilton Bonnett Creek resort outside of Orlando, in association with the NAB/RAB Radio Show. Two-hundred attendees packed RAIN’s venue within the expansive conference hotel to hear the latest thought leadership in radio streaming, podcasting, research, ad technology, and other aspects of digital and online audio. Also, there was that Gen Z panel… Continue Reading
Digital audio technology and podcast host Whooshkaa announced that the Australian Football League has signed on as its latest client. The partnership coincides with the upcoming Toyota AFL Grand Final, and Whooshkaa will help football fans who can’t attend the big game to stay up to date with audio shows and updates from the league. Continue Reading
The founder and president of RC Communications Marketing reflects on the top takeaways from RAIN Summit Orlando, including the strategies that audio operations can use to propel growth across a growing number of platforms. Continue Reading
PodcastOne Sportsnet announced the addition of nine new podcasts to its lineup. Six of the shows come from the podcast network’s partners Pro Football Focus the Underdog Sports Network. Continue Reading
Audio.ad, a digital audio advertising company focused on Hispanic audiences, announced a commercial representation deal with Adsmovil, which specializes in mobile advertising for Hispanics in the United States. Under the terms of the agreement, Adsmovil will incorporate Audio.ad solutions in its mobile advertising products. Continue Reading
AirKast, a specialist in broadcast and podcast mobile app development, announced the launch of its new AirBridge client analytics dashboard. AirBridge can assist clients in understanding the demographics and psychographics of their audiences. Continue Reading
Amazon is rolling out its full-service streaming music subscription to Canada. Amazon Music Unlimited is now an option for Canadian listeners, who have had access to the more limited Amazon Prime Music service since November. Continue Reading
Podcasting company PRX has hired Donna Hardwick as its chief marketing officer. Hardwick will head up the company’s marketing, branding, and communications strategies and initiatives in this newly created role. Continue Reading
Universal Music Group has entered a deal with B2B music provider 7digital to create custom online stores for the major label’s artists. Under this arrangement, listeners can pay for features such as artist-curated playlists, new singles, merchandise, and other products. Continue Reading
Podcasting is experiencing slow and steady growth within its podcast audience. That’s a key takeaway from the upcoming Canadian Podcast Listener 2018 report from The Podcast Exchange, Audience Insights, and Ulster Media. An advanced infographic from the report shows that 26% of Canadians are monthly podcast listeners as of 2018. Continue Reading