It’s here. Apple Music landed on iPhones today Anna Washenko explores the new platform, with special attention to “For You” recommendations the ambitious Beats 1 global radio broadcast. Continue Reading
Kantar Media released its quarterly report on U.S. advertising expenditures. Overall, the total ad spend in the first quarter of 2015 was $37.4 million, down 4% from the same period last year. The quarterly results for radio revealed a split performance between the local and national levels. The declines in Kantar’s data parallel the ones found in the Radio Advertising Bureau’s research into revenue for 2014. Continue Reading
Anticipating the launch of Apple’s Beats 1 radio, RAIN News founding editor Kurt Hanson makes predictions. Continue Reading
In this guest column Russ Crupnick, Managing partner of MusicWatch, provides his perspective on what it might take for Apples latest music venture (launching today) to succeed. What constitutes belief? Continue Reading
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Soundcloud, which is gradually introducing streaming audio advertising to its listening platform, won a Cannes Lions Grand Prix award at the International Festival of Creativity last week Continue Reading
Beats 1, the new Internet radio service launching Tuesday as part of Apple Music’s rollout, will not carry traditional radio spots. Instead, the company is reportedly pitching host-read sponsorship mentions during Beats 1 programs. Continue Reading
HD radio is continuing its march into cars across the country. The new roster of 2016 auto models with HD radio capability include makes from several international manufacturers. The 2016 models bring the number of HD-capable vehicles to more than 200. Continue Reading
Tomorrow is the big launch of Apple Music. The tech company has been dominating the news with minor updates and announcements about its subscription streaming service over the past few days, so here’s a roundup of what listeners should know before the new platform’s debut, from exclusives to celebrity involvement to the technical details. Continue Reading
James Cridland Weekly Links is a column by the U.K.’s radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: James begins with a couple of his articles, then moves on to the international roundup. Lots of anticipation of Apple Music, which launches on Tuesday, and some reaction to Google’s ad-free Internet radio. Continue Reading
What is audience retargeting? Guest columnist Megan Malone explains how it works, and how retargeting can yield digital revenue for radio stations. Continue Reading
Rivet Radio announced that one of its original productions has garnered an Edward R. Murrow Award for “Best Use of Original Sound by a Small Online News Organization,” Rivet’s third Murrow bestowal. Continue Reading
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The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Spotify doubles down on data; radio’s generational shift; Obama goes on a podcast; Asheville radio station goes non-commercial for one month. Continue Reading