Jacobs Media and the Public Radio Program Directors conducted the seventh edition of its annual survey to learn more about the preferences of public radio listeners. Among those respondents, public radio saw continued transitions to digital, with 19% of weekly usage happening on those channels. The survey also covered on-demand listening, mobile options, and sustaining memberships. Continue Reading
Triton Digital has announced that Macquarie Radio Network has joined a2x, Triton’s programmatic audio advertising exchange. Macquarie will put its digital audio inventory into the system, which Triton launched in Australia this past summer. Continue Reading
CBS Radio has launched CBS Sports Radio Roundup, a 12-hour daily hosted Internet-only program that jockeys live sports-talk feeds from 15 major-market stations. That description is a mouthful, and possibly unique. Continue Reading
This week we are revealing finalists in the Sixth Annual RAIN Internet Radio Awards. Today we are pleased to announce the advancing finalists in the “Best Podcast Series” category. Continue Reading
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A new study finds that people stick with short podcasts more than long podcasts. Obvious? Maybe, but podcasting is replete with 60-minute (and longer) shows. The new research also addresses other audience habits. Continue Reading
Podcasting: Audience awareness and listening are growing. Programming and advertising networks are reshaping a 10-year-old landscape. New investment money is coming into the space quickly, from legacy institutions. Steve Goldstein will lead the conversation at RAIN Summit Atlanta. Continue Reading
Guest columnist Steve Goldstein takes at aim at overly-long podcasts, with an eye to average radio listening time. He also notes that podcasting is a commuter-friendly format, and that the average commute time is shorter than many podcasts. “The empirical evidence is overwhelming.” Continue Reading
James Cridland Weekly Links is a column by the U.K.’s radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Personal news about James Cridland’s relocation; the supposed death of AM in Europe; coverage of Radio X in the U.K.; DAB is London and Germany; more. Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Cost analysis of Pandora’s anniversary celebration; Rdio on more Wi-fi speakers; HTC + Spotify + selfies; focus on podcasting in India. Continue Reading
Two leading podcast networks announced updates to their programming. PodcastOne has added six shows, largely focused on sports and fitness. Play.It also added new shows covering a range of topics across entertainment, politics, and sports. Continue Reading
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The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: 200-page BBC report reinvents the mission; record-setting royalty collections in the U.S.; Pandora celebrates an anniversary; more. Continue Reading
Radio stations have been grappling with simulcasting questions for many years. Within the growing imperative to get a station (or station group) online, there is another question. RAIN Summit Atlanta will examine the issue with thought leaders from broadcast, technology, and marketing. Continue Reading