James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: China and FM. To broadcast and back. The Wilhelm Scream podcast. Much more. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: A look at voice controls and the role they might play for radio and broadcasters. Much more from around the radio and audio businesses. Continue Reading
Spotify has added a new option for how its users can share music from across the platform with their friends. The feature is called Spotify Codes, and they are akin to QR codes. Point your phone at one of the codes, take a picture, and you’ll unlock information on your own device. Continue Reading
eMusic has experienced many iterations over the course of its long history in the music industry. The latest iteration of the company has returned to its subscription download model, a return to its roots that runs counter to one of the strongest recent trends in the business. Continue Reading
RAIN is pleased to announce the first details of the RAIN Podcast Business Summit, June 21 at the AXA Event & Production Center in New York. As podcasting continues to grow in consumer recognition, listening audience, and content creation, the business opportunity also grows for networks and advertisers. The RAIN Podcast Business Summit is the only conference to define the podcast marketplace — its growth, trends, and opportunities for marketers. Continue Reading
In a panel discussion moderated by Les Hollander, Global Head of Audio Monetization at Spotify, data and programmatic advertising were in focus. The panelists represented four key firms across the programmatic value chain. Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: The secret to free music is Internet radio. “Streaming Needs to Get a Lot Easier for Consumers.” Breaking up via Spotify playlist. Continue Reading
Denmark’s music industry increased its total revenue 9% to 494 million kroner ($70.8 million) in 2016. IFPI Denmark found that streaming accounts for the lion’s share of that revenue at 392 million kroner ($56.2 million) and a 79.4% market share. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Many slides and missives from Radiodays Europe, plus a smattering of other news from around the audio and radio world. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: NPR One editor offers podcast tips. Some advertising analysis for the radio industry. Much more. Continue Reading
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
Grace Digital, a consumer electronics company that specializes in internet-connected devices, is launching a radio called the Mondo+ on Kickstarter. Its broad range of connectivity options puts the device in the hunt to be a focal point of listening across many audio platforms in the home. Continue Reading