Pocket Casts has opened up the beta version of its Android app to the public. The company tweeted a link where Android device owners can opt in to using and testing the in-development version of the podcast app. Pocket Casts had been running a closed beta for the service. Continue Reading
Radioplayer Worldwide is making a push into Switzerland. The online radio service is projected to launch this summer, and is expected to host about 150 stations in French, German, and Italian. It will be available on several platforms, including connected car dashboards and mobile apps. Continue Reading
TuneIn has partnered with Adobe Advertising Cloud to expand how advertisers can reach their audiences on smart speakers and other new devices. The on demand marketplace from Adobe Advertising Cloud allows advertisers to automate their ad buys across TuneIn’s content. In addition to the Adobe deal, TuneIn also announced that it has launched a newly designed channel for Roku devices. Continue Reading
Cadence13 has teamed with United Talent Agency to create a new podcast network centered on developing influential digital talents. The network is called Ramble, and it will encompass podcasting as well as social media, events, and merchandise for a multipronged approach to cultivating audience connections. Continue Reading
Several streaming platforms have sought out partnerships with the telecom sector. As mobile music continues to grow in popularity, securing bundles and free trial deals for wireless customers has seemed like a natural fit. AT&T’s new Unlimited & More Premium wireless plan takes a slightly different spin on the relationship between mobile and music. Continue Reading
Digital audio advertiser DAX has hired Alexander Landschulz as its head of sales in Germany. Landschulz joins the company from Vevo, where he spent more than five years as director of sales for Northern Europe. Continue Reading
Legislation that would mean massive changes to the financial and copyright responsibilities shouldered by YouTube and other user-generated content platforms is moving to a summer vote in Europe. A committee in the European Parliament has voted in favor of moving ahead with a potential new law called the EU Copyright Directive. Continue Reading
James Purnell, the BBC’s director of education and radio, spoke at the European Broadcasting Union about the organization’s strategy for reaching a young audience that has increasingly favored digital over analog media. His proposed approach is to meet those potential listeners where they are rather than trying to convert them into terrestrial radio fans. Continue Reading
Slacker Radio has entered a partnership with online live radio platform Dash Radio. Under this deal, Dash Radio’s channels will be available on the LiveXLive Media subsidiary’s streaming music and radio service. Continue Reading
ZenoRadio has acquired AudioNow, with the new joint entity rebranding as Zeno Media. The deal will expand the new company’s broadcasting services, including Call-to-listen, mobile app development, and streaming. Morris Berger, CEO of Zeno Media, spoke with RAIN News by email about the acquisition and what sets its Call-to-listen business apart in the broadcast industry. Continue Reading
True crime podcasts are having a moment of cultural zeitgeist, and a new network aims to take advantage of the hot trend. Murder.ly is a newly formed true crime podcast network that has inked an exclusive ad sales deal with AdLarge’s cabana unit. Continue Reading
Digital audio advertising platform TargetSpot has opened a new office focused on building its capabilities for reaching multicultural audiences. The company has also hired Rudy Balderrama to head up the new location in Los Angeles. Continue Reading