London-based creative and ad-tech company A Million Ads has announced the completion of a venture capital funding round of 2.3-million GBP, targeted to product development and a U.S. expansion. The company creates “context-aware” audio ads Continue Reading
HowStuffWorks unveiled its first foray into serialized audio drama. The show is a dark story called The Control Group that takes its inspiration from real-life events where the CIA’s funded and supported mind-control experiments. Continue Reading
Nothing digital about this. But the passing of the greatest AM jock ever. (At least for those who grew up in the NYC market.) He was 83. Continue Reading
YouTube will begin having an impact on the UK charts this summer. The Official Charts Company will add video counts to its weekly singles chart starting July 6. The release from the OCC did not share what the equivalency calculations would be for videos. Continue Reading
Canadian broadcaster Rogers Radio announced the launch of the Frequency Podcast Network. This network will serve as the home for all podcasts from Rogers Media, including Sportsnet shows and new, original programming. Continue Reading
Podtrac has released its podcast ranking of the top 20 shows in May 2018. This American Life held the top spot for another month, and multiple NPR programs are included in the May ranker. Continue Reading
In January we were impressed by the Podcast Buying Guide released by cabana, AdLarge’s digital audio division. Now a follow-up, the Streaming Audio Buying Guide, is out and we are likewise impressed by its clarity, brevity, and usefulness. The guide is a promotion, of course, but also an informational glimpse into how a digital audio advertising company frames its view of the industry. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: James details the Google Podcasts launch (and how to get listed) and how Australia is handling Internet streams of the World Cup. Continue Reading
The RAIN Online Audio Advertising Summit was held in Chicago this week, resulting in a riveting program and extended networking opportunities for its 200 attendees at the House of Blues. A new format was introduced. Continue Reading
RadioPublic has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign to further develop its platform. As of publish time, the company has raised nearly $49,000 from 21 investors. The campaign will have another 72 days to try to reach its maximum goal of $1.07 million. Continue Reading
Audio platform TuneIn is considering next steps for its future, including a possible sale. The company has hired LionTree Advisors to help evaluate its strategic options. Selling is one path, as is raising more money to fund its own acquisitions. Continue Reading
Podtrac has released its podcast publisher ranking for May 2018. Most of the same operations have returned from the April 2018 list. The only change in the participants is American Public Media edging out Barstool Sports for the tenth spot. Aside from that swap, the only shuffles are in the ordering. Continue Reading