Spotify and United Airlines Launch Inflight Content Partnership
United Airlines passengers can now access over 450 hours of curated Spotify content directly from their seatbacks, thanks to a new partnership between the streaming audio giant and the airline.
SiriusXM Begins Full Week of US Open Coverage from Oakmont
SiriusXM will serve as the exclusive national audio broadcaster of the 125th US Open Championship, providing shot-by-shot coverage across all four days of play, June 12–15, from Oakmont Country Club outside Pittsburgh.
Buzz Knight Adds ‘Comedy Saved Me’ To Podcast Portfolio
Premiere Networks and Buzz Knight Media have announced the debut of a new podcast, Comedy Saved Me, hosted by veteran radio and television personality Lynn Hoffman. The series will premiere on June 9, with new episodes on Mondays through iHeartPodcasts.
Spotify Upgrades Podcast Discovery and Comments Features
Spotify is expanding its podcast discovery and engagement features with a new global update designed to improve user experience and boost visibility for creators, including a redesigned podcast discovery feed and a streamlined following system.
‘The Financial Exchange’ Joins SiriusXM’s Business Radio Channel
The Financial Exchange with Michael Armstrong and Chuck Zodda is taking its next major step in syndication, with the business news program set to debut nationally at middays on SiriusXM’s Business Radio after nearly 15 years on terrestrial radio.
WCWS Returns to Westwood One With Live Audio Coverage
Cumulus Media's Westwood One will once again serve as the official national audio broadcaster of the NCAA Division I Women’s College World Series, providing coverage of every game from the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City.
iHeart Tops Triton’s US April Podcast Ranker, BBC Makes Debut
Even with the BBC joining Triton Digital's US Podcast Ranker, the top-performing networks remained unchanged from March to April, as iHeart, NPR, and Audacy continue to sit at the head of the pack for the Top Sales Networks.
Spotify Adjusts Podcast “Plays” Metric After Creator Backlash
Spotify is refining how podcast episode performance is displayed across its app, following backlash from creators after the platform first introduced a public-facing "Plays" metric, designed to provide more immediate insight into podcast engagement.
SiriusXM Brings Creed to Center Stage for Indy 500 Coverage
SiriusXM will again deliver audio coverage around the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 throughout Memorial Day weekend. The on-and-off-track coverage will culminate with live coverage of the race from Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 25.
YouTube Enters Podcast Chart Game With Weekly US Rankings
Just days after Spotify announced a new public-facing podcast metric very similar to a staple feature of YouTube, YouTube has launched its own data-driven feature - a Weekly Top Podcast Shows chart ranking the 100 most-watched podcasts in the US.