Live music events and concert weekends are all on hold due to the coronavirus, but many performers have been turning to online tools to still reach fans. The latest event to make the digital leap is the Red Bull Records Virtual Festival. Continue Reading
iHeartMedia has entered a partnership with Uno Radio Group, a leading Puerto Rico broadcaster. The move that will extend the iHeartRadio brand to Puerto Rico. Uno Radio Group listeners will receive access to iHeartMedia’s content and programming, and iHeart’s advertising partners will be able to work with Uno Radio Group’s stations. Continue Reading
Targetspot, a division of AudioValley, has launched a new tool called Passport Explore, a platform that allows any digital audio player to manage advertising campaigns. This service can set up local, national, and international advertising campaigns across any type of digital audio, including streaming, webradio, and podcasts. Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web. Today, a writer defends Apple’s HomePod against two of its biggest criticisms, a startup explores the brave new world of podcast SEO, and an interview with Philip Glass on his audio branding for Sonos Radio. Continue Reading
A couple of weeks ago we looked at the stock performance of three publicly traded audio stocks from the first of the year. By placing the three trendlines at the same hypothetical point to start, we could compare their fluctuating gains and losses against each other as percentages. In this update we add Entercom to iHeartMedia, Sirius XM, and Spotify. Continue Reading
iHeartMedia celebrated Earth Day yesterday with the unveiling of a new initiative that encourages listeners to make small changes aimed at preserving the environment. The year-long campaign is dubbed iHeartRadio Earth. Continue Reading
Cisneros Interactive and Brandwatch collaborated on an investigation into how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted digital listeners in Puerto Rico. The results are based on 700 online surveys taken between March 23 and April 6. Quarantining has led many Puerto Rican listeners to place a higher value on audio content. Continue Reading
Podcast companies have, understandably, been closely monitoring how listening habits are changing as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Data about listening is key in how podcasts forge deals with advertisers, and brands’ ad budgets have also been impacted by the virus outbreak. Magellan’s latest blog post offers insights into the industries that are increasing their podcast ad spending. Continue Reading
by Dan Misener
Pacific Content’s head of audience development explores the macro and micro trends of how less commuting has changed podcast consumption during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue Reading
Warner Music Group has made an investment in Africori, a digital music distribution company operating across Sub-Saharan Africa. Africori has worked with more than 6,500 artists and 700 labels, offering music rights management and artist development services as well as distribution. Continue Reading
JioSaavn is expanding its podcast library with a new tool for independent creators. The India-based streaming service introduced YourCast, which lets podcasters upload their shows onto the platform. Continue Reading
Australia saw a fifth consecutive year of growth for its music industry. The 2019 figures from industry group ARIA revealed 5.5% annual growth in wholesale revenue, reaching more than A$555 million. It was the best year for Australia’s music industry financials since 2004, according to ARIA. Continue Reading