Often we read a blog or tweet asking “Why isn’t Podcasting bigger?” Indeed, it is becoming bigger. But the lens needs to be adjusted properly to see the growth. Guest columnist Steve Goldstein analyzes. Continue Reading
Radioplayer Canada is in the market now, after a September promise to bring national station aggregation to that country. It’s available in the Google and Apple mobile systems, and offers 400 station streams plus a recommendation engine. Continue Reading
We got note today that HowStuffWorks, the highly ranked podcast network with two programs in the Podtrac TOP 20 PODCASTS ranker, has added a new show to its existing dozen programs. Called FoodStuff, it is a fun and highly researched… Continue Reading
Over the years, a picture has emerged of Country P1s who are more loyal to Country radio and less inclined to broadcast radio’s emerging digital competition. But new research tells a more nuanced story. Continue Reading
On Tuesday RAIN produced the Online Audio Advertising Summit in New York, a half-day event featuring 22 thought-leading industry executives and expert speakers. A program that ranged from metrics to discussion to immersive experience held a packed audience at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan. Continue Reading
Classical music metadata specialist Dart Music has filed for bankruptcy. According to a note from founder and CEO Chris McMurty, the company will restructure through the Chapter 11 proceedings. Continue Reading
Dubset Media Holdings has secured a Series A fundraising round of $4 million. The company specializes in the licensing for remixes and determining all the appropriate rightsholders. Dubset has inked deals with streaming services including Apple Music and Spotify to get licensed remixes on those platforms. Continue Reading
Pandora has appointed Naveen Chopra as its new chief financial officer. Chopra joins the online audio company from TiVo, where he was interim CEO from January 2016 until the firm was acquired by Rovi. Pandora’s most recent CFO was Mike Herring, who is now the company’s president. Continue Reading
Ad-tech specialist AdsWizz has entered into a global partnership with Publicis Groupe, a French multinational advertising and public relations firm. Under this deal, AdsWizz’ AudioMatic demand side platform and AdWave will enable programmatic buying of digital audio advertising inventory for all of Publicis’ agencies and buyers. Continue Reading
SoundCloud announced a shift to its subscription offering. The SoundCloud Go platform is being changed to a $4.99 per month fee. The full on-demand service is now called SoundCloud Go+ and costs the industry standard of $9.99 a month. Continue Reading
Independent Music Publishers e-Licensing (IMPEL) announced that royalties it received from online music services increased 60% last year. The group collectively licenses the Anglo-American mechanical digital rights in Europe for publishers. Continue Reading
AdLarge Media has entered a partnership with Megaphone, the show host and ad-serving arm of Slate’s podcasting company Panoply. AdLarge, an independent audio advertising sales company, joins BuzzFeed, WBUR, and Gimlet Media on the roster of Megaphone partners. Continue Reading