Russ Crupnick of MusicWatch returns to RAIN News with a bold and well researched assessment of SiriusXM, reaching a broad conclusion that the satellite/streaming service is underestimated after a challenging Q1 earnings call. Original research from MusicWatch bolsters the argument, in addition to several keen business-side observations from Russ. A thorough assessment and a good read. Continue Reading
After Spotify’s Q1 earnings report this week, we review the company’s responses to investor questions about podcasting and future new audio categories. Continue Reading
Publicly traded Spotify held its Q1 earnings report this week. As of the first quarter, Spotify serves more than a half-billion total users, of which over 200-million are paying subscribers to the Premium tier. In this post we look at the finances. Continue Reading
— Millions of Reasons (Westwood One)
— The Opportunity (Coleman Insights)
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Global podcast company Acast is announcing a new podcast audience targeting capability, enhancing the value of its self-serve ad platform. Called Audience Segments, the feature enables marketers to address audiences defined by characteristics such as Business Leaders, High Income Earners, Tech Enthusiasts, Travelers, Parents, and Pet Owners. Continue Reading
As radios continue a long-term trend of disappearing from homes, radio listeners lean into smart speakers tuned into radio station streams, and dedicated station mobile apps. The info comes from Jacobs Media, which will reveal its full TechSurvey results this week during the All Access Audio Summit. Click for the data graph. Continue Reading
— Mission Accomplished (Ari Shohat)
— Evolution (Idil Miriam Cakim)
— Excitement (A.J. Feliciano)
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Only four newcomers cracked Triton Digital’s Podcast Report for March, , which ranks the top 100 podcasts by average weekly downloads. The top-10 cohort remained the same with some order shuffling. Click for lots of detail. Continue Reading
— Crime and More Crime (iHeartPodcasts)
— Playing Ball (Tom Webster / Sounds Profitable)
— Removals (AI music)
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Global podcast company Audioboom released its Annual Report & Financial Statements for 2022. In it, we see double-digit growth in several key metrics. Click through for metrics and insights. Continue Reading
Media sales tech company WideOrbit has launched WO Fusion, which the firm describes as “a next-generation sales platform that creates a scalable application for broadcast TV and radio, as well as cable and broadcast network sales teams.” Continue Reading