Digital audio advertising platform TargetSpot announced today the opening of an office in Toronto, as it continues a global expansion. The Canadian office is in Toronto, and the recently hired Nora Wallace has been appointed to lead it as Sales Director. Continue Reading
Cadence13 is partnering with Complex Networks for the publisher’s first podcast network. The media company will launch podcasts to accompany some of its popular YouTube shows, beginning with Hot Ones and Everyday Struggle. Continue Reading
Google appears to be preparing for a launch of its own internal podcast app. 9to5Google found a hint of what’s in store in the code for version 8.7 of the Google app, which includes a prompt asking users to “Get the Google Podcasts app.” Continue Reading
In an industry report that dramatically raises revenue expectations for podcasting. We dive into the details and explain why they’re important. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: James’ article questions the possibility of an all-IP media future. Also new NPR audience numbers and more from the audio industry. Continue Reading
Earlier today London-based podcast company audioBoom announced it has obtained funding of 4.5-million GBP to solidify its operating future and strategy. We reached out to Chief Operating Officer Stuart Last for more details. The Q&A which unfolded is quite interesting, and portrays a company keen to execute a programming strategy along three key lines of business. Continue Reading
Kobalt’s AWAL recorded music division has acquired in2une Music, a multi-format radio promotion specialist for indie artists and labels. The company, which also offers services in playlisting, social & digital strategy and campus promotion, has been used by breakout performers such as Chance the Rapper, Lindsey Stirling, and Major Lazer. Continue Reading
Apple Music has hired more talent away from the BBC. Ryan Newman has left his role as the editor of hip-hop and grime station BBC 1Xtra, where he spearheaded the channel’s music strategy. Now he’ll be joining the hip-hop team at Apple Music. Continue Reading
Napster President and CEO Bill Patrizio gave a keynote talk at the Midem conference, offering his insights on the streaming service’s internal plans and the broader streaming economy. He acknowledged that the company didn’t plan to tackle the current market leaders head on, but would continue pursuing other, innovative approaches to music, such as running streaming services for other brands and businesses. Continue Reading
Old habits are hard to break, and they set in by about age 30. That’s the takeaway from a new survey by Deezer that asked 1,000 Britons about their listening habits. At 30, most begin to stop absorbing new music and only listen to the same artists and genres. Continue Reading
audioBoom has conditionally raised £4.5 million from a mix of new and old investors. The podcast company is expected to trading on the London Stock Exchange beginning June 14, and the placing is conditional upon those shares being restored. It’s a positive development for a business that has had a challenging few months. Continue Reading
iHeartMedia announced that it has entered an interesting and wide-ranging partnership centered on podcasts with OZY Media. The deal contains a podcast-to-broadcast component. the two companies also promise to co-develop original podcasts. Continue Reading