Italian digital audio firm DIGITALMDE has launched an unusual (probably unique) venture to demonstrate the appeal and value of branded podcasts. The company is launching a new content branch called MYVOXES, which will produce eight fiction series to demonstrate the power of audio storytelling. Continue Reading
Global continues to stay true to its name with the acquisition of Canadian audio streaming solutions specialist leanStream. As a result of the purchase, Global will launch DAX Canada, bringing its digital audio expertise and providing an ad sales foothold for a new market. Continue Reading
Apple could invest in iHeartMedia, according to a new report in the Financial Times (paywall). Sources familiar with the proceedings told FT that Apple has held talks with the legacy broadcaster about purchasing a stake. Continue Reading
Spotify has posted its results from the third quarter of 2018. Despite several positive metrics for the period, including a long-awaited net profit, the company has had a rough ride with Wall Street this week. Continue Reading
SoundHound is blending the old with the new in its latest announcement. The company is integrating the SoundHound music identification service that first launched it into the tech world is now available for license on its Houndify voice AI platform. Continue Reading
Halloween is a time of tricks and treats, and LyricFind has shared a little something sweet in honor of the holiday. The company released an infographic detailing the candy brands most frequently mentioned in music. Continue Reading
Spotify’s Premium for Family plans have been a contentious subject in recent months, but the latest move features a high-tech perk for listeners. Through December 31, master account holders in the United States can receive a free Google Home Mini. Continue Reading
The BBC has launched its new mobile app, an effort to unite its programming in a package that will be more appealing to younger listeners. BBC Sounds, which was previewed by the broadcaster this summer, contains 80,000 hours of live and on-demand content. Continue Reading
Headliner has entered a partnership with Deutsche Welle for an enterprise rollout of its audio-to-video creation software. Under this deal, Headliner’s software will be used to create social media videos from Deutsche Welle’s audio content. “Headliner has allowed us to scale up social audio production,” said Manoj Thomas, project lead at Deutsche Welle. Continue Reading
Zeno Media, a specialist focused on streaming audio for niche and diaspora communities, announced that it has signed deals for Jamaican broadcasters. All of the major broadcasters will be available to listeners in a single new app called Zeno Jamaica. Continue Reading
Spotify remained the leading webcast streamer in July, according to the just-released report from Triton Digital’s Webcast Metrics Ranker, a comparison of stream listening volume among Triton’s top 20 clients. Continue Reading
The navigation app Waze has integrated seven audio streaming services into its mobile app as part of the Waze Audio Player. The additions are Pandora, Deezer, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, NPR One, Stitcher, and Scribd. Waze already had a deal with Spotify, which will continue to be available alongside the new partners. Continue Reading