SoundCloud brings on a new general counsel
SoundCloud is in the headlines for the second time this week for a change in personnel after two executives departed on Monday. This time, its a switch for the general counsel role. Continue Reading
Music video startup Vadio to shutter
Music streaming startup Vadio is planning to sell off its business after it was unable to secure enough investment. The company, which ran a music video distribution service, has now cut most of its team and is looking for a buyer. Continue Reading
Radio programming can take cues from song sales and streaming
Last week, we shared a blog post from Integr8 Research showing that song sales are still a worthy metric for radio to track. Now, the company used data from MusicWatch’s Audiocensus study to further assess the potential impact of streaming as well as downloaders. Continue Reading
LyricFind explores love lyrics around the world
Whether it’s champagne and roses or pizza and video games, everyone has their own idea of what romance looks like. Turns out people also have different ideas of what romance sounds like. Continue Reading
RAIN New York Summit agenda focuses on streaming & podcast advertising
RAIN’s Online Audio Advertising Summit will feature industry influencers to discuss the unique values and benefits of online audio advertising. The event, February 28 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York, will have a twin focus on streaming music and podcasting. Click through for the full agenda. Continue Reading
Facebook still pushing for record label deals, but video appears to be the target
Facebook is reportedly still pushing for deals with music labels that would allow for use of licensed music in user posts. According to TechCrunch, label deals would most likely center on music used in videos. Continue Reading
Apple’s Eddy Cue talks subscriber numbers, exclusive release strategy
Apple’s flashy senior vice president of Internet software and services, Eddy Cue, gave an update on the subscription music service during the Code Media conference last night. Cue said Apple Music is now “well past” 20 million paying listeners. Continue Reading
Amazon hires Alex Luke for music team
Amazon has hired Alex Luke to join its music team as global head of programming and content strategy. He will report directly to Steve Boom, Amazon Music’s vice president. Continue Reading
Another growth period for digital radio in Q4 RAJAR results
The Q4 RAJAR data showed another period where overall radio listening held static, but digital radio grew. In the final quarter of 2016, 48.7 million adults, or 90.1% of the adult population, listened to radio stations each week. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio: Happy World Radio Day! Plus, the UK’s RAJAR results, and Aussie talent getting away with all kinds of things
by James Cridland
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Celebrating World Radio Day, breaking down RAJAR data, post-Super Bowl wrap-up, and much more from around the world of audio. Continue Reading
Two SoundCloud execs exit
Two top executives from SoundCloud have left the audio company. This is the second big personnel change for SoundCloud already this year as the company seeks an influx of cash from investors. Continue Reading
Do women like radio or not?
Radio is old. Online music is hot. Women can foresee never listening to music on the radio. Those are some of the messages that come from a survey of 2,000 women aged 15-54. On the other hand, three-quarters of women say radio feels like a good friend. Continue Reading