by Steve Goldstein
The Amplifi Media CEO sits down for a conversation with Bret Kinsella, founder and CEO of Voicebot.ai. The two discuss the outlook for voice tech, where radio fits in the picture, some of the the current common hurdles to adoption, and why the field is much more than just smart speakers. Continue Reading
NPR is changing its approach to video content. After several years running the VuHaus collection of music-related videos from several public radio stations, NPR has relocated that material to a new microsite within NPRMusic.org. This section is called Live Sessions From NPR Music Stations Across America. Continue Reading
Apple has been facing criticism over its App Store for many months, including a direct challenge from Spotify about the share it takes of subscription fees. Apple has issued a response to the anti-trust complaint Spotify filed against it in the EU in March, but both companies have some holes in their arguments. Continue Reading
In an unforeseen and ambitious expansion, Edison Research has announced new components of its long-running Share of Ear consumer study. Taking advantage of a staff increase announced over a year ago, the research company is adding Eye, Nose, and Throat to its famous measurement of American listening. Continue Reading
Traug Keller of ESPN talks to Steve about the sports specialist’s approach to podcasting. He shares insights on the network’s popular shows and how it developed a strategy. Continue Reading
The Google Podcasts app seemed like a big move when it was first announced. Amplifi Media CEO Steve Goldstein reached out to several leaders in audio and podcasting to get a better understanding of why the app hasn’t been a smashing success yet. Continue Reading
Apple owns an estimated 60% of podcast consumption. 2018 was the first year that the dominant distribution platform provided consumption metrics to producers. Accordingly, the company has release the top 25 most-downloaded podcasts of the year. Continue Reading
Billboard has released its Power 100 list for 2018, a ranking of the most influential leaders in the music business. The list includes several executives from streaming services alongside the stalwarts from major labels, talent management, and concert promotion. Continue Reading
Anna Washenko (RAIN News editor) and Brad Hill (RAIN president) offer a few points of outlook for 2018. China, startups, rivalries, smart OS, playlists, cars, and more. Continue Reading
The Infinite Dial 2017 was released yesterday, and RAIN News covered many of the details in near-realtime. Here, some of the highlights — potential industry-shifting survey results which we think will be cited throughout 2017 by online audio stakeholders and industry pundits. Continue Reading
The RAIN Online Audio Advertising Summit at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York this week featured 22 speakers in a streamlined four-hour morning conference. Audio buyers from New York ad agencies shared the audience space with audio publishers, podcast networks, and tech companies. All the speakers contributed high-level thought leadership. We gathered just a few quotes of interest during the event. Continue Reading
How much is podcasting worth? Depends who you ask. It even depends on when you ask the same person. a new podcast ad-revenue projection is out this week, aimming for the half-billion level. Continue Reading