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Stock chart update: SPOT, SIRI, IHRT, ETM

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Brad Hill

Here is the latest in our perio;dic update of major audio stock performance. In the chart below, we see the violent fluctuations in stock value for Spotify (SPOT), SiriusXM (SIRI), iHeartMedia (IHRT), and Entercom (ETM). These four companies embody numerous audio creation, distribution, and technology entities, including: Gimlet Media, Parcast, Anchor, Pandora, AdsWizz, Simplecast, iHeartPodcast Network, Stuff Media, Cadence13, RADIO.com, and Pineapple Street Studios. Continue Reading →

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RADIO.COM releases slew of growth metrics

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Brad Hill

Entercom-owned RADIO.COM released a raft of encouraging listening numbers following a mobile app update. Listening increased in March month-over-month. Even sports programming saw gains, though no actual games were played. The mobile app has been updated for better content discovery and ad targeting. Continue Reading →

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Entercom’s RADIO.COM reached 40 million monthly active users in March

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Anna Washenko

Entercom released its latest statistics for RADIO.COM. The media giant’s digital audio and content platform recorded a record 40 million monthly active users in March. It included notable spikes on web and smart speakers. Continue Reading →

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Entercom claims “blockbuster” podcast growth over past month

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Anna Washenko

Entercom released listening statistics about its growing podcast segment. It said in the release that its Podcast Network has seen “blockbuster” audience growth in the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic. Continue Reading →

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Entercom announces retirement for COO Weezie Kramer

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Anna Washenko

Entercom Communications announced a big change in its C-suite leadership. The media and entertainment company’s Chief Operating Officer Weezie Kramer will retire later this year. She will be succeeded by Susan Larkin, who will assume the COO post effective May 5. Continue Reading →

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Entercom teams with Claritas for podcast and audio marketing measurement tools

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Anna Washenko

Entercom announced a new effort that will provide marketing campaign measurement tools to podcasts and streaming audio. This stems from apartnership with marketing company Claritas, which offers an identity graph with proprietary data for more than 120 million households and more than 1 billion devices. Continue Reading →

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Entercom will add Radio Disney to its digital radio hub

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Entercom announced that it will distribute Radio Disney and Radio Disney Country programming. Both Disney channels will be available through the RADIO.COM digital audio platform alongside Entercom’s station portfolio and podcast content. Continue Reading →

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RADIO.COM to integrate with Bixby voice assistant from Samsung

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Entercom announced that RADIO.COM will be integrated with Samsung’s Bixby voice assistant. All of the sports, entertainment, news, and music content from RADIO.COM will be made available to U.S. listeners through a capsule in the Bixby Marketplace. Continue Reading →

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Entercom rolls out new feature for on-demand controls in RADIO.COM platform

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Entercom continues to expand its RADIO.COM platform. The newest feature is RADIO.COM Rewind, which introduces on-demand controls to the broadcast radio content on the service. This tool automatically records the past 24 hours of broadcasts from enabled stations, which means users can pause or rewind to find their favorite shows, or revisit a program a second time. Continue Reading →

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RADIO.COM to launch daily live NBA podcast

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Entercom announced a new addition to its sports podcast programming for RADIO.COM. The show, Scal & Pals, will offer two hours of live NBA coverage every weekday. The live show can be heard between 11 am and 1 pm Eastern, and can also be heard on-demand via other podcast platforms. Continue Reading →

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Entercom hires digital sales exec from Megaphone

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Major U.S. commercial radio group Entercom announced that it has hired Ken Lagana as executive vice president of digital sales. Lagana assumes this newly created role from Megaphone, where he was head of sales and marketing and played a key role in developing the Megaphone Targeted Marketplace. Continue Reading →

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Entercom acquires Cadence13 and Pineapple Street Media, deepens podcast dive, becomes major U.S. podcast publisher

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Entercom, the second-largest commercial radio group in the U.S., announced in an earnings call this morning two investments which dramatically deepen its commitment, inventory, and reach in podcasting. It is acquiring two podcast businesses: Cadence13 and Pineapple Street Media. Continue Reading →