Anna Washenko
- News
- November 21, 2019
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Whooshkaa to launch on-demand audio platform with Malaysian radio network
Whooshkaa, an Australia-based digital audio company, has entered a partnership with Malaysian radio network Astro Radio. The two parties plan to release a multi-language on-demand audio venture for Asian audiences.
- News
- April 24, 2019
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Rhapsody inks Asia deal for its Powered by Napster platform
Rhapsody International has entered a partnership with global software development firm GNT Inc. Their arrangement will expand the footprint of Rhapsody’s Powered by Napster music platform.
- News
- April 2, 2018
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Rhapsody veteran to head Asia Pacific business
Rhapsody International has promoted Brian Ringer to a new role within the streaming music company. His new position is as executive vice president and general manager for Asia Pacific, and he’ll be responsible for strategic growth in the market.
- Copyrights & Legal
- March 28, 2018
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Facebook is hiring for music licensing again, this time in Asia
After several new additions to its team over the course of 2017, Facebook is back on a hiring spree. The social media network currently has two open job listings that focus on music licensing in the Asia-Pacific region.
- News
- January 31, 2018
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Sony and Tencent team up for electronic music label
Sony Music and Tencent Music have joined forces to launch a music label. Liquid State will focus on electronic and dance music artists both from Asia and across the globe.
- News
- August 11, 2017
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Spotify mobilizing for Thailand launch
Spotify is hosting an event later this month where it is expected to announce its launch in Thailand. The streaming platform’s Bangkok event is scheduled for August 22. The subscription costs will likely be revealed at that time.
- News
- May 31, 2017
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Rumor Fact(ory): Spotify possibly planning a big Asian expansion
Spotify is reportedly pursuing expansion into Vietnam and Thailand. Unnamed sources told TechCrunch about the planned Asian rollouts. Spotify did not comment on those rumors, but it is currently hiring for music editor jobs for both Vietnam and Thailand.
- News
- May 9, 2017
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Tencent leads financing round for Smule mobile music company
Mobile music company Smule has received a $54 million investment led by Chinese conglomerate Tencent. The round will support the app’s expansion into Asia. It will also put the company on track for an initial public offering. Smule is now valued at $604 million, according to an unnamed source.
- AM/FM/HD/Satellite
- March 17, 2017
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Thailand plans digital radio launch for 2018
Thailand is slated to hear digital radio beginning in 2018. The country’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission said it plans to launch digital radio next year.
- News
- December 20, 2016
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Tencent to expand Joox streaming service’s footprint in southeast Asia
Tencent has plans to further broaden its streaming music reach, expanding the presence of its Joox platform in southeast Asia. Joox is currently available in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.
- Metrics & Research , News
- November 15, 2016
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Report examines digital growth for music in southeast Asia
A new report from McKinsey & Company examined the streaming music industry in southeast Asia. The region has a range of digital music market sizes, with some large and firmly established while others are still on the grow. Across the area, digital music growth is happening faster than the global rate (8.8% a year compared with 0.4% a year between 2011 and 2015).
- Advertising & Monetization
- October 13, 2016
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Spotify partners with The Trade Desk for Asia Pacific programmatic ads
The Trade Desk is bringing its digital audio programmatic advertising to the Asia Pacific region, and Spotify is one of its first partners there. This launch means that advertisers can now buy digital audio inventory targeting the APAC audience.
