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
James Cridland Weekly Links is a column by the U.K.’s radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: James sends his bulletin from Cologne, featuring news from the BBC, Radioplayer, and U.S. public radio. Continue Reading
We are pleased to announce that nominations are open for RAIN’s 6th Annual Internet Radio Awards. The RAIN Internet Radio Awards recognize the achievements and the best practices of the Internet radio industry. Finalists and winners will be recognized in six categories. Continue Reading
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The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: YouTube Analytics; DASH Radio emerges; Merlin magic for SoundCloud; FCC liberates Pandora; the ideal cost of music. Continue Reading
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The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: “Serial” producers plan next two seasons; GAANA hacked; Sirius XM lawsuit deepens; new podcast network; Android vs iOS in the car. Continue Reading
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One bifurcation of the podcast market illuminates a new level of professionalism: Informal chatting vs. highly produced infotainment shows. What is the future of “chatcasting”? A suggestion for iTunes.
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James Cridland Weekly Links is a column by the U.K.’s radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: A problem with a Kuala Lumpur simulcast, and many more links from Africa, the U.K., and the U.S. Continue Reading
Financial, talent, and product investments are raising podcasts to a new stature in the streaming audio landscape. We review recent investment news, and look at what podcasting might become as the category quickly matures. Podcasting is drawing up a seat to the table. Continue Reading
Audible made its name in the digital space selling subscriptions to audiobooks. Now, as podcasting’s star continues to rise, the Amazon-owned company appears to be shifting its focus to take advantage of the newest trend. Audible hired NPR’s top content developer to a new role as SVP of original content. Continue Reading
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The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: BMI wins lawsuit vs. Pandora; new streaming advertising report; Apple/Beats rumors; Rdio’s new plan Continue Reading
Radiotopia received an investment of $1 million from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The podcast network will use the money to add to its portfolio of shows and to hire an executive producer. It is the second time that the Knight Foundation has contributed to Radiotopia’s development; it also gave $200,000 in February 2014. Continue Reading