Nielsen has released a report centered on the Indian music industry and its unique position within the global business. The India Music 360 2018 report is based on surveys from June-July of 2018, with 1,570 surveys conducted in an age range of 16 to 45. Continue Reading
Pandora has announced three new digital audio ad capabilities that are designed to allow a greater degree of personalization for advertisers. The new formats are Dynamic Audio, Sequential Audio, and Shorter Form Audio. Pandora has worked with Veritonic to run some early tests on how these options can impact listener behavior and drive results for brands. Continue Reading
Today features a duo of updates for Apple Music. First, the streaming service has hired Briean Bumbery as its director of publicity. There’s also a noteworthy beta test in the works for the latest version of Apple Music. Continue Reading
Cadence13 has partnered with The Action Network, a specialist in sports betting and analytics, to create a new podcast network. Talent from The Action Network will be featured in the new shows targeting fans of sports gambling and fantasy leagues. Continue Reading
Show Shouts highlights noteworthy new and upcoming podcasts from across the vast and still-growing audio medium. Today’s developments include more NPR politics programming, an exclusive score for Spotify, and true crime at iHeartRadio. Continue Reading
Triton Digital announced an expanded partnership with Grupo Acir, a Mexican media company focused on radio station operation. Under the new terms, Triton will provide Grupo Acir with services in delivery, monetization, and measurement of its digital audio content. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: James shares his thoughts on object-based media. Cats get their own radio thanks to Whiskas. Much more. Continue Reading
Popular podcast S-Town drew critique and legal attention for how it handled public revelations about a private citizen’s life. David Oxenford addresses the legal questions surrounding podcast subjects, especially as more audio programming is optioned for television and film. Continue Reading
Australian broadcaster and entertainment company Southern Cross Austereo recently released its annual report. Although the financials did show a downturn, CEO Grant Blackley gave an interview delving into more details of the report’s bright spots. DAB and podcasting were among those highlights. Continue Reading
The Interactive Advertising Bureau has released a whitepaper authored by its Digital Audio Committee, chaired by Les Hollander of Spotify, who forwarded the publication to RAIN News. The document is an examination of brand safety issues in digital advertising, and an advocacy paper for digital audio’s unique advantages. Click for summary and download link. Continue Reading
The major labels offloaded some of their stock in Spotify when the streaming service went public, but now both of its co-founders have done the same. Martin Lorentzon and Daniel Ek have both made moves to sell small amounts. Continue Reading
CBC has revealed its fall podcast lineup of both new and returning shows. The broadcaster, which is the largest podcaster in Canada, has a range of genres and styles on its lineup. Continue Reading