In a gleaming example of a podcast crossing over to another media category, radio/TV comedian and correspondent Mo Rocca is launching complementary products under a new Mobituaries brand. It is a podcast + book arrangement lasting through 2019 or longer. Continue Reading
Amplifi Media CEO Steve Goldstein comes back from CES with a review. of podcasting and smart speakers. More about smart speakers tomorrow from the Amplifi Media founder, plus connected cars. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s International Radio Trends is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Reflecting on resolutions, an SCA exec departs, and a good use of social media for radio. Continue Reading
Westwood One is announcing the broadcast launch of The Ben Shapiro Show on over 150 radio stations across eight of the top 10 markets. This is significant because The Ben Shapiro Show is a popular conservative talk podcast that has lifted Shapiro to fame as a right-side audio authority. The advertising structure is particularly interesting. Continue Reading
iHeartMedia has chosen Panoply’s Megaphone platform to distribute select shows from its iHeartPodcast Network. As a Megaphone client, iHeartMedia will receive tools for publishing, dynamic ad insertion, ad operations, campaign management, reporting, and analytics. Continue Reading
iHeartMedia announced several updates and integrations at CES 2019. First it has launched a redesigned version of the iHeartRadio Family app. Second, the company shared news about several integrations in voice controls and vehicles at the technology show. Continue Reading
Slate has expanded its podcast roster with a daily news show. Today marks the official debut of What Next, which will provide in-depth analysis on one story every day. Mary Harris, a veteran with two decades of experience in broadcast television and public radio, is the program’s host. Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web. Alexa skill numbers continue to explode. Ear Hustle host’s sentence is commuted. More on Hollywood’s podcast fascination. Continue Reading
Podcasts had a banner year, accumulating ever-growing audiences, ad revenues, and impact on popular culture. That also means podcasts are now subject to the annual practice of the “best of” list. Publications large and small are posting their lists of the top shows of 2018. Here, in one convenient location, are as many of those year-end round-ups as we could find. Continue Reading
Laura Walker is stepping down from her post as the president and CEO of New York Public Radio. Her departure marks the end of 23 years at the helm of the public radio operation. Walker guided New York Public Radio from its roots as a city-owned station to an independent nonprofit composed of eight radio stations and many other media properties. Continue Reading
Blubrry announced that it is the first podcast-hosting service provider to receive certification of its podcast statistics by the Interactive Advertising Bureau Tech Lab. National Public Radio is the other podcasting outfit to receive certification under the IAB guidelines. Continue Reading
Commercial Radio Australia and GfK have released their Share of Audio 2018 report, covering insights into different types of audio consumption. The report shares data from audio diaries of Australian listeners, with statistics for radio, podcasts, and streaming audio. The streaming figures include the free and paid tiers for Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, Deezer, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Soundcloud, and more. Continue Reading