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Report: Live radio tops Australia’s Share of Audio, but streaming is posting growth

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Anna Washenko

Commercial Radio Australia and GfK have released their Share of Audio 2018 report, covering insights into different types of audio consumption. The report shares data from audio diaries of Australian listeners, with statistics for radio, podcasts, and streaming audio. The streaming figures include the free and paid tiers for Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, Deezer, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Soundcloud, and more. Continue Reading →

Longtime veteran Vick Bain steps down as CEO of BASCA

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Anna Washenko

Vick Bain is departing her position as the CEO of The British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, also known as BASCA. Bain steps down after 13 years with the industry group. Continue Reading →

James Cridland’s Future of Radio: Predictions for radio in 2019, and Vista Radio’s charity success

Posted on December 17, 2018 by James Cridland

by James Cridland

James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: James contributes some predictions about radio in 2019. Also he has the story of Vista Radio’s charity drive in Canada along with other items from the radio/audio industry. Continue Reading →

Tuned Global to partner with Tunelet for new African streaming service

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Anna Washenko

Tuned Global has partnered with Tunelet to help the startup launch of a new music service in Africa. Tuned Global provides music streaming solutions with consumer engagement and its past clients include Samsung Mobile, Coca-Cola, and Line Music. Continue Reading →

Steve Pratt: 2018 — The Year In Podcasting

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Steve Pratt

Guest columnist Steve Pratt reflects on the podcast industry predictions experts made for Pacific Content last year. Overall, their forecasts were on point. Read on for a look back at what did (and didn’t) happen in 2018. Continue Reading →

LyricFind inks blanket licensing deal in Africa

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Anna Washenko

LyricFind has entered a deal with South African mechanical rights organization Composers, Authors and Publishers Association (or CAPASSO). The blanket deal will see songs fully licensed and monetized by LyricFind’s lyric licensing platform across 38 countries in Africa. Continue Reading →

Apple Music starts to dismantle its Connect social platform

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Anna Washenko

When Apple Music was first introduced to the world back in 2015, the platform’s attempt at a social feature raised some eyebrows. Now, according to a notice sent to artists on the platform, Apple Music Connect is gradually getting shut down. Continue Reading →

Podtrac introduces verified measurement with November publisher ranking

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Anna Washenko

Podtrac has released its list of the top ten podcast publishers for November 2018. This iteration of the monthly update includes a new feature from the analytics company. Podtrac introduced a Verified Measurement Service, which allows publishers to work closely with Podtrac for even better confidence in their audience data. Continue Reading →

YouTube Charts now available as playlists within Music app

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Anna Washenko

YouTube is making tweaks to its YouTube Music platform, continuing its efforts to make the video-focused service an appealing option for music subscribers. The latest update will see its YouTube Charts being made available as playlists in its 29 launched markets. Continue Reading →

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Pod Drop: New shows from Dr. Phil, ESPN, and iHeartRadio

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Anna Washenko

Pod Drop highlights noteworthy new and upcoming podcasts from across the vast and fast-growing category. Today’s announcements include Dr. Phil’s entry into podcasting and a new show from ESPN Radio personality Dan Le Batard. Also, a duo from a HowStuffWorks science show get a new project with iHeartRadio. Continue Reading →

Nielsen Total Audience Report: Podcasts and smart speakers on the rise in Q2

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Anna Washenko

Specialized studies have been reporting growth in audio for years, and the general media research is reflecting the same result. Nielsen’s Total Audience Report for Q2 marked another steady quarter for radio, although its influence remains notably less among younger ears. The report also saw positive trends for smartphones, streaming audio, and smart speakers. Continue Reading →

Shoutcast launches two business-focused subscriptions

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Anna Washenko

Streaming software company Shoutcast has released two new premium services for companies. The new subscriptions are Shoutcast for Business and Shoutcast for Enterprise. These plans are both intended to offer easy options for streaming a radio station to any device worldwide. Continue Reading →