Jeff Umbro: Porsches and Podcasts
by Jeff Umbro
In this week’s column, Podglomerate CEO Jeff Umbro returns from a four-week hiatus with a review of podcast news from near and far. Also, his favorite pods of the moment. Continue Reading
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Jeff Umbro: Amazon, Apple, and SiriusXM All Make Podcast Moves
by Jeff Umbro
In this week’s column, Podglomerate CEO Jeff Umbro provides news and commentary about the podcasting launch in Amazon Music, executive shuffling at SiriusXM, Chartable fundraising, the Black Podcasting Awards, and more. Continue Reading
Jeff Umbro: Rogan, Overcast, Apple Watch, and podcasts are always…
by Jeff Umbro
In this week’s column, Podglomerate CEO Jeff Umbro provides news and commentary about Joe Rogan, Overcast’s new alerts, Apple Watch, and a link to a great article on podcast journalism. Continue Reading
Radioplayer Germany gets standalone Apple Watch app
Radioplayer Germany is rolling out a standalong app for the Apple Watch. The software, compatible with the Series 4 and Series 5 version of the wearable, will let listeners tune in to Radioplayer without their phones. Continue Reading
New Pandora app lets Apple Watch owners listen without a smartphone
Pandora has been launching new versions of its audio service for mobile and Mac, and now it has a development in wearables. This week, the company unveiled a standalone app for the Apple Watch. The app means that users can listen to Pandora content on-the-go without their phones. Continue Reading
Podcast listening through Apple Watch: New metrics from Megaphone
Podcast tech company Megaphone crunched numbers related to how and when listeners use Apple Watches for podcast listening. Megaphone characterizes the results as a “stealth success story.” The report, posted by Megaphone’s data analyst Luke Riley, is HERE. Listening via… Continue Reading
Spotify debuts Apple Watch app, launches in the Middle East
Spotify expanded into two new spaces this week. First, the streaming service has launched an app for Apple Watch. The other development for Spotify is a geographic expansion, with a launch into the Middle East and North Africa. Continue Reading
WWDC: Podcasts app gets more Siri support, arrives on Apple Watch
This year, Apple focused its WWDC keynote entirely on its software and operating systems. That choice meant the presentation didn’t get into any big-ticket numbers about the company’s entertainment services. However, Apple has made some updates to add functionality to both its Podcasts and Apple Music platforms. Continue Reading
Deezer adds support for Apple Watch
Apple Watch owners can now listen to Deezer with the flick of a wrist. The streaming service has launched an app for the wearable complete with the features of the full platform. The launch is global, meaning U.S. listeners will be able to access the service if they have both an Apple Watch and a Deezer Elite subscription. Continue Reading
Apple Watch owners are divided on Apple Music; points to broader trends
Research company Wristly conducted a survey of 1,350 Apple Watch owners about their use of Apple Music now that the streaming platform has ended its initial free trial period. While Apple Watch owners represent just a sliver of the Apple Music audience, it’s worth examining the figures since the people buying the debut model of the smartwatch are likely heavy Apple brand devotees. The results showed that more than two out of three respondents tried the streaming service. Continue Reading
Internet Radio Rewind #042: Apple rumors; Spotify is richer; Grooveshark drowns
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The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Apple rumors; Spotify gets richer; Grooveshark goes down in deep water; Pandora in the FM business; no streaming in the Vermont State House. Continue Reading
Internet Radio Rewind #040: A podcasting Peabody; Tidal courts indies, Norway targets FM
A weekly podcast from RAIN News
Sponsored by AudioBoom
The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: “Serial” wins a Peabody; Apple Watch launch day — what can you listen to?; new iHeartMedia podcasts; Tidal reaches out to indies; Norway targets FM switch-off. Continue Reading