Trends - RM
Smart Speakers Are a Key Gift Trend for 2017
It might behoove broadcasters to be early adopters of this technology
streaming
Trends - RM
Apple Watch Update Brings New Streaming Options to Wearer’s Wrist
watchOS 4.1 is now available to download
Industry
Ad Insertion for Streaming Audio and Podcasts
Gaining the ability to generate revenue from streaming media is the Holy Grail for...
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Increasing Streaming Media Use Noted in Australian Listener Surveys
The survey measures listening to all forms of audio, including radio, owned music collections,...
Tech and Gear
Alexa and the Vanishing AM/FM Radio
As clock radios, stereos and Walkmans disappear, The Amazon Echo and Google Home have...
News and Business
CBS Radio Introduces Redesigned App
Radio.com has a new look and more features for “mobile-first audiences”
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Internet Radio Stations Fighting Fire With Fire
Some streamers in the Netherlands have chosen DAB + to expand their range
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Tunein Will Use $50M in New Funding for Sports Rights, Original Programming
The deal values TuneIn at about $500 million
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Spotify Ramps Up Podcast Offerings
Will soon promote podcasts in its app and via ads on buses
News and Business
NextRadio Takes a Bite of Apple With Streaming
“Still committed to unlocking the FM chip in all phones”
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Triton Digital Publishes May 2017 Rankings for Webcasting
For broadcasters, year to year comparisons show a decrease in listenership
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StreamGuys Offering Alexa Skills Creation for In-Home Radio Use
New Orleans’ WWOZ first station to earn Alexa certification
News and Business
Media Rating Council Releases Draft of Digital Audio Measurement Guidelines
Seeks public comment on the guidelines before Aug. 10
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SiriusXM’s 19% Stake in Pandora Increases Threat to Terrestrial Radio
Recent transaction means that Pandora has ceded control to Sirius
Tech and Gear
Wowza Explores Importance of Latency, TFF on Radio Apps
User experience is key to survival and these elements are key to perceived quality
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Pandora Thinks It Can Sell Itself Within 30 Days
Investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts said Monday it plans to invest $150M in Pandora...
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Triton Digital’s February 2017 Ranker Shows Year-Over-Year Decrease for Broadcasters
Webcast Metrics is used to track audience data and to convert it to audience...
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BBC Research and Development Tests FLAC for Streaming
Used various technologies (MPEG DASH, FLAC compression, HTML5 and the Media Source Extensions) to...
News and Business
Nuvoodoo: Stations Need to Have Presence on Smart Speakers
About half of likely meter wearers/diary keepers bought Amazon Echo or Google Home in...
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2017 Infinite Dial Reveals Increases in Online Radio, Podcast Listening
40% of Americans 12+ say they have listened to a podcast, while 24% say...
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What Do Q4 2016 Financial Results Mean for the Future of Pandora?
Pandora Media posted narrower-than-expected adjusted loss per share (including stock-based compensation but excluding one-time...
News and Business
Pandora Is Focused on Paid Subscribers
Westergren thinks it may turn a profit this year
Industry
How to Process Audio for Streaming, Properly
There are several fundamental differences in configuring audio processing for streaming applications as opposed...
Trends - RM
Sprint Buys 33% Stake in Tidal
Are the tech, telecommunications and media industries are fusing into one?
Global
DEVA Releases DB4402 Dual FM Monitoring Receiver
Features monitoring and logging capabilities as well as simultaneous audio streaming
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Otto Radio Gets Investment From Samsung NEXT
App that plays news and podcasts has received an investment from the venture capital...
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AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint Expect to Deliver “Gigabit” Speeds over LTE in 2017
AT&T is the latest to say that it will start to deliver LTE-Advanced Pro
News and Business
iHeart Sees Opportunity Combining Radio With On-Demand
Launches paid enhanced streaming services that include live station replays
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Pandora Is Willing to Sell to SiriusXM, CNBC Reports
Streamer had rejected a previous overture this summer but may have changed its mind
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Research Shows Australian Commuters Opt for Radio
Radio accounts for 80% of in-car listening, followed by owned-music
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Spotify Addresses “Junk Data” Problem
Streamer’s update features a patch to fix its problematic desktop application
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Social Engagement Is Key to Streaming Satisfaction
Apple Music ranks highest among brands included in recent J.D. Power study
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iHeartMedia Introduces Two New Paid Streaming Options
The company made the announcement at its iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas
Industry News
ENCO Teams Up With StreamGuys
StreamGuys will host live streaming, podcasting and monetization services, while ENCO will deliver multichannel...
Trends - RM
NPR Digital Expands Partnership With Triton Digital
Selected Triton Digital’s Audio Platform to deliver, monetize and measure live streaming content