audioBoom posted its third-quarter results, and the on-demand audio platform’s revenue reached £1.49 million, an increase of 329% over the same period in 2016. The year has been highly active for audioBoom in business developments. Continue Reading
audioBoom has updated its subscription approach and eliminated the free option for its members. Beginning October 2, all podcasters will be charged $9.99 for use of the service. The company cited growth in the podcasting industry as the reason that it needs to offset the costs of maintenance and other services. Continue Reading
audioBoom announced a batch of five new shows for its podcast network. This second wave of programming, following the first set of shows shared in June, includes original and co-produced podcasts. “We are excited to be at a place where we can successfully introduce listeners to new, original content while supporting the growth of popular, established shows” said Brendan Regan, audioBoom’s vice president, of U.S. content and partnerships. Continue Reading
audioBoom has hired Lauren McCain to join its sales team. As senior sales director, McCain will be responsible for leading brand direct and digital agency partnerships. She has worked in the podcasting space for four years, including time with Acast and WNYC. Continue Reading
audioBoom and Deezer have joined forces in a new podcast-focused deal. Through the new agreement, audioBoom broadcasters can reach the Deezer audience of 12 million international listeners for their shows. Deezer will have nearly 230 audioBoom shows in English and Spanish added to its burgeoning podcast division. Continue Reading
Host and distributor audioBoom posted its mid-year financial report with results for the six months ending May 31. Revenue rose 460% over the year-ago period to more than £1.84 million. CEO Rob Proctor added some insight to the numbers. Continue Reading
audioBoom announced that it is joining the ranks of original content producers. The host, distributor, and monetization expert is debuting five new podcasts through fall 2017. The shows represent several different topics across arts, comedy, news, and culture. Continue Reading
Last week, audioBoom released the first results from a podcast listening study conducted in conjunction with Edison Research. Today, we have access to the full slideshow presentation for the study, which offer addition insight into the podcast audience. It covers listening platforms and places of choice. Continue Reading
AudioBoom teamed with Edison Research for an investigation into podcast listening. The purpose is to uncover audience characteristics that could be useful to podcast advertisers. At the same time, the survey results have interesting points that reveal types of podcast listener. Continue Reading
AudioBoom and YouGov collaborated on research into the podcast market and questions of diversity. According to the survey results, 76% of minority Americans listen to podcasts less than once a week and 60% don’t listen to them at all. Continue Reading
Global podcasting platform audioBoom announced that it has created a distribution partnership with iHeartRadio, whereby its on-demand audio programs are exposed to iHeartRadio’s millions of listeners. Continue Reading
In this guest post by Thomas Mancusi, VP of Sales & Development at audioBoom, he discusses how common podcasting terms lack consistent definition throughout the industry, and suggests solutions. Continue Reading