7digital adds first content in MQA high-res audio format

7digital announced that it has added its first MQA, or Master Quality Authenticated, content. As a result of the partnership with MQA, 7digital’s B2B clients will be able to access indie label content at the high-res audio format beginning Jan. 11.

7digital will acquire competitor Snowite in merger of streaming providers

Music and radio technology company 7digital today announced an acquisition agreement with French competitor Snowite. 7digital will absorb Snowite from French insolvency court (similar to U.S. bankruptcy), pending approval of that court.

Quick Hits: 7digital CEO on new models; India round-up; why RIAA still loves retail

Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: 7digital CEO talks new music models; Indian digital music round-up; why RIAA still values retail data.

On the Move: Changing guard at Cumulus; promotions at 7digital, UMG; a sales hire at Spotify

On the Move tracks hires, promotions, and other notable personnel changes within the online audio industry. Today’s moves include a new CEO at Cumulus Media and a new COO for 7digital. We also cover a promotion within the digital ranks at Universal and a new hire for Spotify’s Australia/New Zealand team.

7digital announces increased H1 revenue and Google Cast integration

7digital reported its financial results for the first half of 2015, which it dubbed one of the first reflections “on which the success of the new company created from the merger of UBC Media and 7digital can be observed.” CEO Simon Cole also reflected on the state of the digital music industry. Lastly, 7digital has added support for Google Cast.

7digital enters deal for Internet radio aggregation service

7digital has entered a partnership with Imagination centered on the FlowRadio Internet radio aggregation service. Under the terms of the deal, the two parties will jointly improve and develop the FlowRadio platform, and 7digital will use it to power IP radio services for other brands.

7digital reports positive H1 figures with streaming shift

7digital announced its half-year business developments. The company’s overall revenue rose 3% to about £5.2 million for the period. In the earnings discussion, the 7digital’s leaders talked about their efforts to shift core business away from music download platforms in favor of streaming services and how that success was reflected in its positive financial performance.

7digital names GM of North America to further U.S. business

London-based Digital Music company 7digital has named James Priestley, formerly VP of Business Development in London, as General manager of North America. Priestley’s purview will include operations and business development in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America.

7digital enters into two new partnerships in Latin America, Australia

7digital announced two international partnerships today. The first is with mobile music company Mariposa, which serves Latin America. The second partnership is with OpenLIVE, an upcoming Australian music download platform that specializes in live recordings.

CrowdTunes launches crowd-controlled music for venues, powered by 7digital

After a round of user and venue testing, CrowdTunes announced its launch today. The crowd-controlled streaming service, which is designed for public venues like bars and restaurants, is powered by U.K.-based technology provider 7digital.

7digital announces new contracts and revenue

7digital announced that over the past month it has entered into new or expanded contracts valued at £1.8 million. The company sent out a press release noting that it has seen an uptick in interest as broadcast organizations look into finding new options in the streaming audio space. “It’s particularly pleasing to see one of the key areas which we identified for growth – the radio industry – starting to deliver significant business,” CEO Simon Cole said.

7digital powering new music streaming service in Malaysia

Malaysian pay-TV operator Astro Malaysia Holdings has launched a new music streaming service called Raku. The platform is powered by 7digital.

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