iHeartRadio And Sonos Enter Agreement
On Thursday, iHeartRadio and Sonos announced iHeartRadio Direct Control – an integration that allows iHeartRadio users to stream live radio stations and music on Sonos speakers directly through the iHeartRadio app.
Horizon Teams With Jelli For Programmatic
Jelli says Horizon Media is partnering with Jelli’s demand-side platform SpotPlan as the first media agency to power all of its programmatic radio ad buying operations for several of its clients agency-wide.
iHeartRadio México Launches November 3
Mexican broadcast company Grupo ACIR and iHeartMedia have entered into a partnership that will bring iHeartRadio to listeners across Mexico. iHeartRadio México is available now in beta, with the official launch November 3 at the iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina.
Waze Launching Audio Player
And here's yet another way for consumers to listen to audio. Traffic app Waze has released a beta version of the Waze Audio Player. The player was inspired by feedback from its first audio integration with Spotify in 2017.
Live365 Crosses The Pond
Listeners in the United Kingdom will be able to utilize the Live365 platform, which is home to thousands of stations. Live365 has removed the sitewide geo-block and streaming is now available to all listeners in the U.K.
Commercial-Free News Now Available Via TuneIn Premium
TuneIn has launched its commercial-free news offering through TuneIn Premium. Listeners will have access to CNBC, FOX News Talk, and MSNBC, as well as news podcasts from Progressive Voices, The Economist, and The Wall Street Journal.
Abrams Offers Legal Analysis Of News Stories
Dan Abrams is linking up with SiriusXM for a new radio show starting October 29. The Dan Abrams Show: Where Politics Meets The Law will air live, weekdays on P.O.T.U.S. (channel 124) at 2:00 p.m. ET.
It’s A Hallmark (Holiday Music) Moment
Hallmark Channel and SiriusXM have announced a new 24/7 holiday music channel, Hallmark Channel Radio, which is scheduled to launch on Thursday, November 1, in conjunction with the network's highly popular "Countdown to Christmas" programming event.
Ad Revenue Moving to Mobile
According to eMarketer, by 2020, mobile will make up 43% of all ad spending. By 2022 eMarketer projects that mobile will double the amount of money spent on Television advertising which translates to $141.36 billion.
Spotify Gets An Upgrade
Spotify Premium subscribers will notice some changes to their service today. The popular streaming app has streamlined navigation, improved search and increased artist radio. Here are the details.
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