UK teens are heavy music consumers on digital and streaming platforms. BPI and the ERA commissioned a study from MIDiA Research about the music habits of Generation Z, which includes millennials up to age 19. The report noted trends about their musical platforms of choice as well as other online behaviors. Continue Reading
Along with the recent shifts to leadership, Pandora is planning to shut down its operations in Australia and New Zealand. Those two markets are the only ones where Pandora has expanded outside the United States. Operation in those regions will end over the coming few weeks. The shut-down is expected to impact about 1.2 million subscribers. Continue Reading
ABC Radio announced a new podcast called Motivated. The program, hosted by ABC News Correspondent Mara Schiavocampo, will address health, wellness, nutrition and spirituality. New episodes will air weekly on Mondays. Continue Reading
Public Radio International announced a partnership with Slate Magazine to expand the podcast development and digital distribution for Studio 360. The show is a Peabody Award-winning program about creativity, pop culture, and the arts. Studio 360 launched in 2000 and is hosted by novelist and journalist Kurt Andersen. The show had previously been a production between PRI and WNYC. Continue Reading
The UK’s Official Charts Company announced a structural change aimed at avoiding one artist dominating the ranks. Beginning in July, artists will only be allowed to have their three most popular tracks included on the charts. Track popularity will be based on sales and streams. Continue Reading
B2B music provider 7digital has entered a partnership with SoundHound. The two companies will collaborate to develop digital music solutions. SoundHound’s Houndify platform will provide voice AI and speech recognition tools that 7digital will use to offer customers more experiences centered around music. Continue Reading
Reported yesterday and confirmed this morning, founder and CEO Tim Westergren has left Pandora. He steps down from the chief executive position, and exits the board of directors. President Mike Herring likewise leaving. The CFO is now interim CEO. A new board member takes a seat, as directors start searching for the next CEO. Continue Reading
Spanish online radio association Aero announced the launch of its first directory. The online radio directory incorporates nearly a thousand entities, including radio stations, content platforms, and aggregators. Continue Reading
Tidal is joining the bandwagon of streaming music sites to expand into podcast hosting. Tidal On Air is its new podcast hub, which has already signed on five shows centered on music. Their first episodes will be available exclusively to Tidal subscribers. Continue Reading
With today’s report that Pandora founder Tim Westergren could be ready to step away from his role as CEO, it’s worth looking back over the last six months — the most eventful half year of Pandora’s history. Continue Reading
The changes are still coming for audio specialist Pandora with the news that Tim Westergren may be stepping down as Pandora’s CEO. Recode reported on Sunday that the co-founder plans to exit the top executive role at the online audio company. Pandora reportedly does not have a planned replacement yet for Westergren, and he is expected to stay on until a new CEO joins the business. Continue Reading