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In last year’s edition of RAIN’s annual predictions, we wrote: “2015 will be an eventful year for all stakeholders in online audio.” It was. This year will carry forward the audio industry’s reputation for disruptive change. RAIN News is pleased to present predictions from 23 thought-leading guest futurists Continue Reading
Never a dull moment in the streaming audio business! Here, a glance back at milestones. Continue Reading
James Cridland Weekly Links is a column by the U.K.’s radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Iain Lee departing BBC; a reminder about the realities of “unlimited” data; much more. Continue Reading
On the Move tracks hires, promotions, and other notable personnel changes within the online audio industry. Today’s moves are restructuring of top management at UMG, a promotion at CBS Radio, and two spot radio hires for NPR. Continue Reading
Deezer announced several developments to its streaming platform today. First, it is adding 20,000 new podcasts and radio shows to its streaming platform. Deezer’s other updates include changes to the News & Entertainment section of its app, plus an expansion into five more international markets. Continue Reading
At RAIN Summit Atlanta yesterday, winners of the 6th Annual 2015 RAIN Internet Radio Awards were announced. Three finalists remained in each of the six award categories, after a panel of 15 unaffiliated judges evaluated audio services, stations, and programs that were submitted by their owners and representatives. Continue Reading
James Cridland Weekly Links is a column by the U.K.’s radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Ad-blocking on iPhones, new locales for radio pirates, life without the BBC, and much more. Continue Reading
James Cridland Weekly Links is a column by the U.K.’s radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Listening of coffe shops; research from NPR; international links. Continue Reading
James Cridland Weekly Links is a column by the U.K.’s radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: A global roundup of reaction to Apple’s new Beats 1 radio … and more. 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
James Cridland Weekly Links is a column by the U.K.’s radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: James begins with a few of his articles, then moves on to the international roundup. Lots of reaction to Apple’s Beats 1 announcement! Continue Reading
Thousands of broadcasters from around southeast Asia (primarily Malaysia, Indonesia, and other countries in the near region) — including hundreds of radio broadcasters — descended on Singapore last week for the region’s biggest broadcasting conference, BroadcastAsia2015. Kurt Hanson reports from Singapore. Continue Reading