AdLarge picks up “5 AM Miracle” podcast
Adding to a podcast portfolio, AdLarge Media announced exclusive representation of The 5 AM Miracle with Jeff Sanders, a self-help motivational show. Continue Reading
Live365 set to return: Big news for small webcasters
Live365, the internet radio host which catastrophically unplugged its service in January, has resurfaced and is planning to re-open. The re-emergence of a mainstay resource for internet radio stations will come as a shock of good news to small webcasters which have struggled to survive since January, or which have not survived. But the news is full of yet-unanswered questions. Continue Reading
NMPA and NSAI propose big boost in on-demand streaming publisher payments
The National Music Publishers Association and the Nashville Songwriters Association International have submitted their proposal for the rates publishers will receive from interactive music services in the 2018-2022 period. The groups’ submission to the Copyright Royalty Board includes a three-part formula for digital licensing rates. Continue Reading
Honda Civic 2016: A case study of the disappearing radio
In a review of the 2016 Honda Civic, one auto publication noted that the only difference from the previous yearl is the dashboard. Big changes there, and it’s all about streaming audio. We dig into Honda’s promotions and specifications, to observe how radio is disappearing. The future has arrived. Continue Reading
President Obama digs into R&B and jazz in summer playlists
President Barack Obama has released his summer playlists on Spotify. In what has become a fascinating annual tradition, POTUS gives a sneak peek at what’s playing in his headphones. Continue Reading
Streaming has 83% share of Norway’s music market (H1 2016)
IFPI Norway released financial results for the first half of 2016, another banner report for streaming. The nation posted total music sales growth of 7.8% to 333 million kroner ($40.3 million). Streaming now holds a 83% share of that total, generating 278m kroner ($34.6 million) in the period. Continue Reading
Happy Vinyl Record Day: Get 33.3%, 45%, 78% discounts to RAIN Summit Nashville
Today is National Vinyl Record Day (no, really) and we are celebrating with a one-day discount of ticket prices for RAIN Summit Nashville. Ticket prices reduced by 33.3%, 45%, and 78% depending on how many people are included. Today is the perfect day to register yourself and colleagues or friends! Continue Reading
iHeartRadio contemplating an on-demand service
iHeartRadio is sending an email survey which describes a prospective on-demand music service and asks recipients how likely they would be to subscribe. It could be the the first hint of an important dent in the competitive forces which rule the online music industry. Continue Reading
Quick Hits: Several snapshots of Spotify
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Spotify gets animated with first original video; interview with the hip-hop curator; new gaming playlists. Continue Reading
TuneIn partners with Red Bull music program
Red Bull Music Academy Radio is now available via TuneIn thanks to a deal that has taken a year to coalesce. The partnership will include live broadcasts from Red Bull Music Academy events in Atlanta and Montreal this fall. Continue Reading
Pandora to stream Metallica concert
Pandora has occasionally dabbled in video to complement its core audio feature. The latest project is a live-stream of a performance by Metallica. The band will be performing in Minneapolis on Aug. 20. The show is the inaugural rock performance for the city’s new U.S. Bank Stadium. Continue Reading
AudioBoom inks distribution deal with Saavn
AudioBoom has entered a distribution and monetization partnership with Saavn. Following this deal, Saavn users will receive access to podcasts from AudioBoom’s roster. The move is just the latest as Saavn expands beyond music to add more multimedia entertainment to its programming. Continue Reading