Audiotrade, the digital audio DSP under Latin American specialist Audio.ad, announced a new partnership in programmatic buying. The platform is working with Precision, the programmatic division of Publicis Media, in nine markets. Continue Reading
A new streaming service has launched for listeners in Suriname. The South American country is home to a new platform called TrackDrip. The service has a free tier and a premium subscription option for those who want offline access. Continue Reading
Latin America is making waves in the music world, both in creating and consuming music. IFPI Director of Insight and Analysis David Price presented recent findings from a report on Latin American music consumers at the Midem conference that capture that impact. Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Deezer CEO interview. The year of the DIY podcast network. “Audio is going to be titanically important.” Spotify’s plan to beat Apple. Continue Reading
Deezer has entered an agreement with podcast platform Voxnest. The new deal will bring Spreaker podcasts to audiences in Colombia and Brazil on Deezer. Spreaker’s Spanish-language podcast library includes content from Spain, Colombia, Mexico, and Argentina. Continue Reading
Audio.ad, a specialist in digital audio advertising for Latin American and Hispanic audiences, has launched a new self-serve advertising platform. AudioSpot.shop will allow small and mid-sized businesses to create and manage their own custom campaigns. Continue Reading
Digital audio advertising company Targetspot announced that it is expanding its monetization tools into Latin America. Broadcasters in Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Peru are now eligible to use the company’s platform. Continue Reading
Independent label network Merlin has seen its earnings from Latin America increase five-fold in the past three years. Based on current growth rates, Merlin’s 2018 revenue from Latin America are projected to exceed $60 million. Streaming appears to be a key driver of that international growth. Continue Reading
Audio.ad has secured an exclusive contract as the commercial representative for TuneIn in Latin America and Puerto Rico. It will offer its digital audio ad solutions and its expertise in Latin American audiences to advertisers on TuneIn. Audio.ad can provide targeting by location, device type, audience profile, and other demographic data. Continue Reading