Kurt Hanson: Apple Music initial fail — but possible viable pivot
by Kurt Hanson
Anticipating the launch of Apple’s Beats 1 radio, RAIN News founding editor Kurt Hanson makes predictions. Continue Reading
Russ Crupnick: It’s About Belief
by Russ Crupnick
In this guest column Russ Crupnick, Managing partner of MusicWatch, provides his perspective on what it might take for Apples latest music venture (launching today) to succeed. What constitutes belief? Continue Reading
adStream: SoundCloud self-promotion wins Cannes Lions award [AUDIO]
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Soundcloud, which is gradually introducing streaming audio advertising to its listening platform, won a Cannes Lions Grand Prix award at the International Festival of Creativity last week Continue Reading
Editor’s Notebook: Another “killer” week — or not
by Brad Hill
Apple is late to the on-demand party. It was late with MP3 players, too, and quickly took over that market. It was late with iTunes Radio, with no evident impact. There seems to be more supply for music subscriptions than demand. What are the competitive dynamics? Continue Reading
Beats 1 takes a page from podcasting: host-read sponsorships in lieu of spots
Beats 1, the new Internet radio service launching Tuesday as part of Apple Music’s rollout, will not carry traditional radio spots. Instead, the company is reportedly pitching host-read sponsorship mentions during Beats 1 programs. Continue Reading
More than 200 car models now come with HD radio
HD radio is continuing its march into cars across the country. The new roster of 2016 auto models with HD radio capability include makes from several international manufacturers. The 2016 models bring the number of HD-capable vehicles to more than 200. Continue Reading
All the final details before Apple Music’s launch tomorrow
Tomorrow is the big launch of Apple Music. The tech company has been dominating the news with minor updates and announcements about its subscription streaming service over the past few days, so here’s a roundup of what listeners should know before the new platform’s debut, from exclusives to celebrity involvement to the technical details. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Weekly Links: Myth-busting Voltair; Google’s free radio; much more
by James Cridland
James Cridland Weekly Links is a column by the U.K.’s radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: James begins with a couple of his articles, then moves on to the international roundup. Lots of anticipation of Apple Music, which launches on Tuesday, and some reaction to Google’s ad-free Internet radio. Continue Reading
Retargeting As A Revenue Driver For Station Websites
by Megan Malone
What is audience retargeting? Guest columnist Megan Malone explains how it works, and how retargeting can yield digital revenue for radio stations. Continue Reading
Rivet Radio wins Edward R. Murrow award for audio documentary
Rivet Radio announced that one of its original productions has garnered an Edward R. Murrow Award for “Best Use of Original Sound by a Small Online News Organization,” Rivet’s third Murrow bestowal. Continue Reading
Internet Radio Rewind #49: Spotify’s data play; presidential podcast; radio’s generational shift
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The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Spotify doubles down on data; radio’s generational shift; Obama goes on a podcast; Asheville radio station goes non-commercial for one month. Continue Reading
Sirius XM pays $210 million to settle pre-1972 copyright royalty suit with labels
Sirius XM has agreed to pay $210 million to settle a lawsuit centered on royalties for recordings made before 1972. The settlement covers about 80% of oldies played by Sirius, and allows the satellite radio company to play those labels’ old recordings through the end of 2017. Continue Reading