WWE and Endeavor Audio, the entertainment studio, have unveiled plans to launch a new WWE Podcast Network with several Superstar-focused series. “Storytelling is at WWE’s core, and we are eager to add the audio genre to our portfolio,” said Jayar Donlan, Executive Vice President, WWE Advanced Media. “Partnering with Endeavor Audio, an expert in podcasting, […]
After a dynamic few years in the music and audio industries, 2018 and the first half of 2019 have once again been marked by the continuous growth of global music streaming subscriptions, with this momentum expected to continue in the short to medium term. By 2023, Futuresource expects the number of streaming subscriptions to exceed […]
Pay-radio operator SiriusXM was in trouble because of alleged breaches of the US Federal ‘Telephone Consumer Protection Act’. It meant potential breaches of Federal telemarketing rules and where consumers had pre-registered for ‘Do Not Call’ notifications, either nationally or on the company’s own lists. SiriusXM, despite initially firmly denying any wrong-doing, has now reached a […]
Two years ago, UK-based transmission specialist Arqiva was contemplating a £6 billion (€6.5bn) IPO, but now reports are circulating that its owners are contemplating breaking the company up into its various divisions and possible disposals. Arqiva is responsible for transmitting the UK’s terrestrial television and radio signals. Its satellite uplinking business – which has struggled […]
Digital listening share has increased to 56 per cent, up from 50.2 per cent in Q2 2018, boosted by the growing popularity of smart speakers and listening online and via apps, according to RAJAR Q2 2019 data. Across all platforms, digital listening grew by 58.9 million hours or 11.6 per cent year on year. Listening […]
Pay-radio operator SiriusXM reported its Q2 numbers with revenues up $2 billion (up 38 percent), allowing it to buy in $898 million of its shares for cancellation. Its overall revenues were helped by the acquisition of Pandora Media which closed on February 1st this year. Subscribers to SiriusXM Select, its top tier, can now additionally […]
Spotify users in the US, UK, Ireland, South Africa, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand can now find a designated hub for the music behind some of the most popular Disney movies and TV shows. New playlists are available to stream full of everything from The Little Mermaid to modern favourites like Frozen, to Star Wars […]
US pay-radio operator SiriusXM says it is upgrading its streaming service with new audio channels, greater personalisation from Pandora and expanded video offerings. Additionally, the streaming service is available to 30 million subscribers “beyond the car”. SiriusXM says its ‘Select’ subscribers now join SiriusXM All Access, SiriusXM Essential Streaming and SiriusXM Premier Streaming subscribers with […]
A study from Strategy Analytics and its in-vehicle UX (User Experience) division says that “yesterday’s” in-car CD players, and then high-quality radio, which were “must haves” for drivers are now being replaced by streamed radio. “Although AM/FM radio remains a “must-have,” digital media has caught up with or surpassed it among certain key car-buying segments. […]
Hundreds of new local digital radio stations could start broadcasting in the UK from 2020, under proposals outlined by broadcast regulator Ofcom. With over 40 per cent of the UK’s radio listening now taking place on the Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) platform, Ofcom’s proposals mark a major step towards expanding local DAB coverage, giving listeners […]