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Drake’s new album will be an Apple exclusive and this one matters more
Apple Music is getting another exclusive, and while it isn’t a surprise, it is a big one. Drake’s upcoming project, Views From The 6, will only be on Apple’s platform when it drops on April 29. The scope of this exclusive release will make it a telling sign of the where the current streaming market is headed. Continue Reading
Steve Goldstein: Amazon Aims to Conquer Podcasting
by Steve Goldstein
Audible announces a new audio initiative, and guest columnist Steve Goldstein notes that Audible’s scaling of podcast content will have a profound effect on the larger podcast industry in multiple ways. Continue Reading
State of Streaming: Continued growth and an identity crisis [RESEARCH]
Midia Research released a new data report called State of the Streaming Nation, a comprehensive analysis of the audience and economics of streaming music globally. The report positions itself at a pivotal point in the evolution of streaming, marking 2015 as “the year in which streaming music came of age.” At the same time, the conclusion fleshes out a cautionary reality. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio: NYT invests in podcasts, US consultant shocked at US radio, work placements
by James Cridland
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Podcasting at the New York Times and radio outcry in San Francisco. Harsh words for U.S. radio and questions about unique content. Much more from around the world. Continue Reading
Billboard 200 gets first No. 1 from streaming performance
Kanye West’s The Life of Pablo has been a source of great interest to the music media in recent weeks, thanks to the rapper’s unique take on defining an album and his unusual approach to distribution. But the creation has also been very successful in attracting listeners. Pablo topped multiple album charts on the back of its strong streaming performance. Continue Reading
Aussie music market rebounds in 2015
Australia saw growth of 4.94% in its recorded music market over the course of 2015, according to industry group ARIA. After two consecutive years sliding downward, the nation’s market has rebounded to a value of A$333.5 million ($252 million). Continue Reading
Pandora dives deeper into commuter research
Yesterday, Edison Research published consumer research into listeners’ habits for radio listening in their cars. Pandora has released its own whitepaper featuring the Edison findings, but also sharing some more insight into listener behavior during their commutes. Continue Reading
The Download on Podcasts: The institutional embrace of podcasting
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Podcasting is outgrowing its early trappings, building its awareness and audience, attracting the interest and investment of more mature industries, becoming more professional and presentable. There is a growing institutional presence in podcasting, as media companies enter the field in various ways. Continue Reading
WNYC assumes distribution for another NPR program
WNYC will be distributing the Snap Judgment show starting July 1. The program, hosted by Glynn Washington, airs on 365 public radio stations. The New York public radio station became a co-producer on the show in August. Continue Reading
UK collective management organizations getting new guidance
The UK is adopting a new Collective Rights Management Directive beginning April 10. These new rules will offer increased oversight of PPL and PRS for Music, the two collection and rights management groups for the region. The changes should ensure that royalty payments from the organizations are fast and accurate.
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Jelli launches demand-side platform for broadcast; leading agencies buy in
Jelli has launched a demand-side platform for buying broadcast radio ads. Called SpotPlan, the technology intends to make buying inventory programmatically in the iHeartMedia network, and the Katz Expressway network, quicker, easier, and more precise. Continue Reading