The spring 2018 results are out from the MIDAS survey from RAJAR, providing a snapshot of how the UK population is consuming audio. Live radio has the largest share for each age group, though young people listen less. Podcast is consumed by 11% of the population. Much more. Continue Reading
Merlin has opted to cash in its entire stake in Spotify. The independent label network acquired a 1% holding in the company back in 2009, but that share has been diluted over years of additional external investment. The group did not disclose the value of the shares sold. Continue Reading
Apple Music has already climbed to more than 50 million subscribers. CEO Tim Cook shared the latest stat in an interview with Bloomberg Television. The streaming music platform had reported 40 million subscribers just a month ago. Continue Reading
The planned merger which would combine Triton Digital and audioBoom is off, according to a British regulatory filing posted by audioBoom. Closing depended on a fundraising effort by audioBoom, which has fallen short. The future of audioBoom is uncertain, with four weeks of operating cash remaining. Continue Reading
A new report from James Cridland’s Podnews reveals that algorithmic one-upmanship has entered the scene — podcasters can now buy their way to a high placement in Apple Podcast charts. We’re not certain it works, but it shouldn’t be surprising. Where there is an algorithm, there is an attempt to hijack it. Continue Reading
Digital rights agency Audiam has updated its client portal with the technology it uses to find unclaimed money for copyright owners. The change means that artists, songwriters, publishers, and labels can see reports on every version of their works across services, including covers that they may not have known about. The technology is called Layla, and it offers a granular view for tracking income. Continue Reading
John Cameron Mitchell, Glenn Close, Patti LuPone, and Laurie Anderson are a few of the celebrated performers attracted to podcasting. They, and others, will be featured in an upcoming podcast call Anthem, a musical produced by Topic Studios (producer of the hit, Missing Richard Simmons). Continue Reading
DIY podcasting app Anchor is crossing over into the broadcast world. The company is launching a show on Sirius XM called This Week on Anchor. It will air on Sirius XM Insight Channel 121 on Saturdays at 7 am Eastern and 7 pm Eastern, and Sundays at 3 pm Eastern. Continue Reading
Podcasting has been a hot topic for the entertainment world, and as the audio format grows in popularity, more and more businesses and investors have sprung up to take advantage of the latest trend. The newest company to try and assert itself into the niche is Luminary Media. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: The MIDAS survey explores radio listening habits in the UK ahead of of the Q1 RAJAR results later this week. Continue Reading
What comes after digital music? Hint: The artist is coming into control. Also lawyers. Vickie Nauman, Founder of CrossBorderWorks contributes a guest column which is reasoned, speculative, and optimistic. Continue Reading
Ad spending on digital audio leaped upward 39% in 2017 over the previous year, according to a newly released report from the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB). Total 2017 ad spend in the category was $1.6-billion, up from $1.1-billion in 2016. Mobile increased its supremacy. Continue Reading