Media Creek, an audio-tech holding company launched in February 2018, announces today a rebranding as SoundStack. In what a company representative calls “a unification/rebranding of all of the collective Media Creek brands,” SoundStack encompasses existing services Live365 and Empire Streaming. Also announced today: A newer service called SoundStack Engine, a platform for both live streaming and podcast distribution. Continue Reading →
As we continue to prowl through the Audioscape 2022 report from Cumulus Media / Westwood One (see part 1 HERE), we note a few more items of interest. Click through for charts related to listening platforms, consumer characteristics, and age demographics. Continue Reading →
(NOTE: English is a second language for Ivone Schramm, and this transcript represents her natural speaking style.) Brad Hill: Ivone, thanks for joining the Podcast Business Lunch. It’s good to see you and talk to you. Ivone Schramm: Nice to… Continue Reading →
Ivone Schramm is the Market Operations Manager at Triton Digital, overseeing Triton’s programmatic marketplace for podcasting and streaming audio. She explains how it works, how it is priced, and trends around the world.
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Cumulus Media / Westwood One has released its 2022 Audioscape bundle of research metrics under the banner of its Audio Active Group brand led by Chief Insights Office Pierre Bouvard. It’s a big book of data; today, we look at the growth of podcast listening share compared to terrestrial radio. Continue Reading →
Two VPs and a Senior Director have just been added to the Brand and Consumer Marketing team at SiriusXM. As a team they will be responsible for driving growth and brand awareness for SiriusXM, Pandora, and its core businesses through innovative marketing initiatives, partnerships and experiences. Continue Reading →
Steve Goldstein, CEO of podcast consultancy Amplifi Media, joins the Podcast Business Lunch. Pain and death ensue, but all to make podcasting better. Continue Reading →
Brad: Steve, thanks so much for joining me today. Steve: Happy to be here, thanks for asking. Brad: You’re welcome. You’re the founder of Amplifi Media, a strategic advisement company that helps brands and other organizations start podcasts. And… Continue Reading →
Brad Hill: Eric Nuzum, I’m so glad to see you. Thank you for making time to do this. Eric Nuzum: Oh, it is my pleasure. Brad Hill: Good, you’re the co-founder of Magnificent Noise, an elite podcast creative production… Continue Reading →
Jottings of Note
— Critically Impressive (SXM Media)
— Facebotch (LA Times)
— Alexa, Tune Me In (TuneIn)
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Since the IAB launched a second annual Podcast Upfront last spring, the expanded franchise has not diluted demand for presentation spots. Approahced the May 10-12 virtual showcase this year, we see 30 presentations over three afternoons of pre-recorded pitches to advertisers. Click for the agenda.
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