Bill Simmons is launching a new podcast network under HBO’s umbrella. The Bill Simmons Podcast Network has unveiled a new property dubbed Channel 33. Simmons began airing his own eponymous show in late September, a re-launch of his popular ESPN program. 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
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The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: CBS re-defines “oldies” in court; YouTube launches its music app after a two-year wait; new “podcast radio” app; iHeart pitches to the kids; more. Continue Reading
Spreaker has debuted a radio-like mobile app for podcasts. Spreaker Podcast Radio launched today on Android phones and tablets today, with a rollout to iOS projected for the spring of 2016. Continue Reading
James Cridland Weekly Links is a column by the U.K.’s radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: A look at Chinese radio and how The Sun dropped its paywall. Plus updates from the ASI Europe conference, horse suits, and much more. Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: First listen to Radio Disney Country; messaging vs streaming; possible death knell for CD players in cars. Continue Reading
The controversy over who will administer, assign, and sell dot-RADIO website domains continues. BRS media, an applicant for the right to administer the upcoming dot-RADIO domain, has filed a review process with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: What does major sponsorship mean for podcasts?; a new workgroup aims to support the business of electronic music; a sunny outlook on Pandora/Serial. Continue Reading
Six-month old DGital Media announces today that it is joining with Stand Up NY Labs to create a humor podcast network called Comedy Voices. Adding weight to this initiative, DGital Media has hired John McDermott as VP of Programming for Comedy Voices. Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Insights into Spotify In Residence: Merlin CEO pens op-ed against two-tier publishing rates; a new addition to NextRadio’s platform. 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
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The announcement from Google that it would add podcasts to its Play Music interactive music service shines a light into the gloomy and under-competitive realm of podcast discovery in Android devices. But it’s a relatively dim ray of light compared to the bold discovery paths that Apple provides to its audio users. Continue Reading