RAIN Notes: April 21
— Targeting teamwork (BauerMedia)
— Reclamation project IMS Biza)
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Bauer Media
Edison Research to intro The Infinite Dial UK
The Infinite Dial, globally recognized as a singular authoritative consumer survey and reference for how people consume digital media, will be extended to the UK next month. The annual American edition has been produced for 24 years, resulting in exceptionally valuable trend lines illustrating consumer uptake of streaming audio and podcasting. The brand has expanded to Canada, Australia, Germany, and South Africa. The December 2 release of a UK version will be Edison’s first for that region, and is supported by Bauer Media and Spotify. Click for the registration link. Continue Reading
Bauer Media enters Ireland vial acquisition of Communicorp Group
Bauer Media, a leading European digital commercial broadcaster and audio operator, will acquire Communicorp, Ireland’s largest commercial radio group. In this merger, Bauer expands its audio business to eight countries reaching over 55-million listeners. Communicorp owns and operates a portfolio of media channels with a strong focus on commercial radio and emerging digital media. Price is reported to be €100m. Continue Reading
Bauer Media hires new podcast editor, Maria Williams
Bauer Media, one of the UK’s major media networks, has hired Maria Williams as its podcast editor. This is a new position for Bauer and reinforces the company’s interest in digital audio. Continue Reading
Quick Hits: A radio consolidation; a new podcast producer; an unusual NPR deal
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: A radio buy for Bauer; podcasting’s newest power player; NPR coming to Hollywood? Continue Reading
Bauer Media acquires Finland’s Radio Nova
Bauer Media is assuming ownership of Radio Nova, a Finnish commercial radio business. Bauer is acquiring the service from Bonnier Group’s MTV Media branch. Following this transaction, Bauer and MTV will make multimedia solutions – combining digital, TV, and radio – available to commercial partners. Continue Reading
Bauer Media acquires SBS Discovery Radio
European media giant Bauer Media has acquired Nordic broadcaster SBS Discovery Radio, from Discovery Communications pending regulatory approval. Terms of the acquisition have not been reported. Continue Reading
AdsWizz grabs Paul Brown from Bauer Media Group to head European Solutions division
Ad-tech company AdsWizz announced the hire of Paul Brown as VP, European Solutions. Brown leaves Bauer Media, one of the U.K.’s largest radio groups, where he was Digital Development Director. He joined Bauer as part of the acquisition of Absolute Radio in 2013. Continue Reading