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Survey Says … Radio Is Still Going Strong, But Digital Is Moving Up
Does Techsurvey 2019 prove theories about smart speakers’ and podcasting’s impact on radio?
Spotify
Business and Law
Pandora Leads Audio Brand Awareness and Use
YouTube enhances its features for audio listeners
NAB Show
Radio Seeks to Strengthen Podcast Connection
As consumption spikes, broadcast industry weighs challenges and opportunities
Streaming
Apple Surpasses Spotify in Total Paid U.S. Subscribers
And Apple Music now has more than 45 million subscribers globally
Streaming
Is Spotify Making a Smart Speaker?
There are strong indications that the streaming company is on the way to creating...
Streaming
Spotify, Pandora Face Legal Headwinds
Do radio companies need to pay royalties for pre-1972 music?
Tech and Gear
Spotify Adds Visual Context to Playlists
New “Spotlight” format adds photos, video and text to audio content
Streaming
Spotify Ramps Up Podcast Offerings
Will soon promote podcasts in its app and via ads on buses
Streaming
Will Spotify Ever Become Profitable?
Scalability isn't the only challenge facing the mega-streamer
News and Business
Spotify Heading for Higher Heights at 4 WTC
The music streaming service plans to create 1,000 new jobs
Streaming
Spotify Launches Big Marketing Campaign
Meanwhile, Apple Music’s marketing might has focused on using star power like Drake and...
Streaming
Spotify Addresses “Junk Data” Problem
Streamer’s update features a patch to fix its problematic desktop application
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Spotify Update Adds Video
Vice Media, ESPN, Turner Broadcasting are among early partners for this initiative