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Infinite Dial 2020: Spotify is narrowing the gap with Pandora, and leading for younger listeners

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Anna Washenko

Online audio has long been one of the central topics in the Infinite Dial survey, both in tracking overall consumption and in monitoring brand rivalries in the U.S. Monthly online audio listening in the U.S. reached 68%, or an estimated 192 million, in 2020. While younger generations have often been the drivers of digital uptake, this time the growth happened in older age groups. Continue Reading →

Amazon Music launches artist data dashboard in beta

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Anna Washenko

Amazon is launching analytics for performers using its streaming service. Amazon Music for Artists is available as an app for Android and iOS devices, with a companion website. The app is launching as a beta. Continue Reading →

Amazon Music makes a hire for artist marketing

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Anna Washenko

Amazon Music has hired Kirdis Postelle for the new role of global head of artist marketing. She was most recently EVP/general manager at Hitco Entertainment, and has also worked at Warner Bros Records and Capital Music Group. Continue Reading →

Amazon Music surpassed 55 million customers, “nearly all” of them paying subscribers

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Anna Washenko

Amazon Music announced that it has more than 55 million customers globally in its streaming music network. That growth includes a more than 50% increase in Amazon Music Unlimited subscriptions during 2019. Continue Reading →

Mighty Audio pint-sized streaming gadget adds Amazon Music support

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Mighty Audio secured Kickstarter success back in 2016, and now the pint-sized portable for music streaming has announced a new expansion. The device echoes the old iPod Shuffle, and it offers listeners Spotify Premium playlist streaming on-the-go without a phone. Continue Reading →

Apple TV now has Spotify and Amazon Music apps

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Apple is now hosting some musical rivals on its set-top box. This week, the Apple TV received apps for both Spotify and Amazon Music. Continue Reading →

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Amazon adds high-definition music streaming plan

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Amazon announced that it is introducing a high-definition streaming music option. More than 50 million songs will be available in high-definition, with lossless, CD-quality audio. The service will also offer millions of tracks in Ultra HD, which is even better quality than CD audio. Continue Reading →

Amazon leaks ad-supported music service

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Brad Hill

Billboard is reporting this morning that Amazon plans to offer and ad-supported streaming music service possibly similar to services offered by Pandora or Spotify. If true, service would join other Amazon listening services already in the market. Continue Reading →

Amazon Music could be the fastest-growing audio streaming service this year

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Anna Washenko

eMarketer predicted that Amazon Music be the fastest-growing service for audio streaming in 2019 and through 2023. According to its latest statistics, Amazon Music will reach 35 million monthly U.S. listeners this year thanks to a growth rate of 17.7%. Continue Reading →

Amazon will spotlight its music streaming with new international marketing efforts

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Anna Washenko

Amazon is reportedly preparing to take its streaming music service to a more public position. Bloomberg reports that the tech giant will be launching a multimedia campaign in support of its streaming service. Continue Reading →

Amazon Music label relations hire, plus Brazil plans

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Anna Washenko

Amazon Music has hired former Sony exec Andre Stapleton as its new head of U.S. label relations. In addition to this new role, Amazon Music is looking for a head of digital music in Brazil. Continue Reading →

Infinite Dial 2018: Pandora tops the audio brand charts

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Anna Washenko

Pandora continues to top the awareness of audio brands in the Infinite Dial 2018. The audio company had 85% awareness among the respondents. iHeartRadio rated second in awareness at 67%, followed by Spotify at 65%. Both Apple Music and Amazon Music clocked in with 60%. Continue Reading →