James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Omny Studio cracks Apple; NPR One on Alexa; 7 things. Much more. Continue Reading
Podcast technology platform ART19 notified us today that reVolver, the Spanish-speaking podcast company, has moved its entire catalog of 46 podcasts to ART19. Listener measurement and ad insertion capability drove reVolver’s decision. Continue Reading
Digital media veteran Kavi Halemane has joined iHeartRadio as GM/Digital Programming, iHeart announced. He is positioned in the product team, reporting to Chief Product Officer Chris Williams. The appointment starts immediately. Continue Reading
Often we read a blog or tweet asking “Why isn’t Podcasting bigger?” Indeed, it is becoming bigger. But the lens needs to be adjusted properly to see the growth. Guest columnist Steve Goldstein analyzes. Continue Reading
Spotify has been nibbling at podcast distribution for over a year, bundling a substantial range of popular shows into the otherwise all-music app. Now the global leader in on-demand music leans into on-demand podcasting with an announcement of three original shows to be launched in coming weeks. Continue Reading
One day before RAIN’s Online Audio Advertising Summit, celebrity podcaster Payne Lindsey, Fresh from appearances on Good Morning America and Nightline, the creator and host of Up and Vanished will join the “Podcast Advertising 360” panel. The four-hour morning event features over 20 speakers and exceptional networking. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Radio regulatory changes on the horizon in UK. The launch of the world’s first voice-controlled hybrid radio for cars. Also a DRM car radio in India, and much more. Continue Reading
Podtrac has released its ranking of the top 20 podcasts for January 2017. The most recent monthly chart has some small shuffles in placement, but the roster of shows in question looks the same as those from December. Continue Reading
RAIN’s Online Audio Advertising Summit will feature industry influencers to discuss the unique values and benefits of online audio advertising. The event, February 28 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York, will have a twin focus on streaming music and podcasting. Click through for the full agenda. Continue Reading
Multimedia how-to publisher and podcast network HowStuffWorks is announcing today that it has selected AdsWizz to bring dynamic advertising to the HowStuffWorks podcast library and future releases. This partnership promises to double the advertising inventory in HowStuffWorks audio shows, while bringing more value to advertisers. The agreement touches on a crossroad where the podcast advertising business is poised. Continue Reading
Digital revenue for traditional radio stations is projected to grow at a 22% year-over-year clip in 2017, according to a new report issued by Borrell Associates and the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB). Notably, radio stations report more confidence in the digital expertise of sales staffs, compared to the 2015 survey. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Radio station websites hacked; solar-powered transmitters in South Sudan; personalized radio advertising; much, much more. Continue Reading