PodcastOne has added a scripted, serialized drama program to its available content. The show, dubbed Telling Stories: The Podcast, is being made in partnership with Blackstone Audio. The stories will air daily, and a new plot arc will start every Monday. Continue Reading
We already discussed the minor updates to Apple Music numbers emerging from Apple’s recent keynote. But the real upheaval at the event was the company’s choice to remove the standard headphone jack from the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. It’s a big deal, but not necessarily a bad idea. Continue Reading
Newly confirmed speakers at RAIN Summit Nashville include a Senior Editor at Rolling Stone and a group of students from Middle Tennessee State University who will talk about Millennial listening choices. Also: a “Millennials Talk” panel will examine what a group of college students listen to, where, how, and why. Continue Reading
AdLarge Media has expanded its content partnerships with a deal to represent New Mommy Media. The audio network includes programs for mothers at various stages of pregnancy, birth, and infancy. Continue Reading
Streaming revenue nearly doubled in Belgium, compared to a year ago. Belgium’s trade association has released H1 2016 data, joining the roster of nations with music industry growth on the back of improving streaming performance. The overall market grew 6.5% in the period. Continue Reading
Amazon has added Audible Channels to its Prime subscription service. Audible Channels features short- and long-form programming, both originally produced and syndicated from outside publishers. This is the first tie-up between Amazon-owned audible and Prime. Continue Reading
Pandora made a splash this morning in an announcement of new label agreements that will underpin a new on-demand music service that the company has been promising since acquiring Rdio assets last November. CEO Tim Westergren held an investor call… Continue Reading
This week we are revealing finalists in the 7th Annual RAIN Internet Radio Awards! Today we are pleased to announce the advancing finalists in the “Best Single Stream Webcaster” category. Continue Reading
Frank Ocean’s new album Blonde was the latest album to spark debates about exclusive releases. Today, the album is available on other streaming services after two weeks as an Apple Music exclusive. But if you’re a Spotify subscriber who has been waiting to hear Blonde, you probably wouldn’t know it had arrived by opening the app. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Impressions of UK’s Union Jack national radio station; Steve Goldstein on Apple CarPlay; an interview with Paige Nienaber Continue Reading
WorldDAB has released new statistics about the state of DAB adoption worldwide as of Q2 2016. Across the covered European and APAC markets, nearly 50 million consumer and automotive DAB receivers have been sold. The accompanying infographic breaks out sales by the top nations, with several other details about the digital radio transition. Continue Reading
UK Music issued its latest Measuring Music report, which found the industry on the rise with notable growth in streaming. Music contributed £4.1 billion in GVA (gross value added) to the UK economy across 2015. Continue Reading