Audio Ink

The streaming pure-play says the addition of AdsWizz will upgrade its ad tech capabilities. This is not an unexpected move as Pandora moves more into programmatic buying and away from feet-on-the-street selling to cut down on cost, as we've learned from their earnings calls.

Former California Senator Barbara Boxer and Peabody and Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Nicole Boxer are joining forces in their new podcast Fight Back, which debuts Thursday, March 29.

SiriusXM has launched "Urban View Vote" -- a nonpartisan, midterm election year voter registration campaign designed to raise awareness about voter registration opportunities throughout the 50 states.

AdLarge’s cabana has announced an exclusive podcast ad sales partnership with music and pop culture outfit Consequence of Sound. Noted for its popular music news blog, Consequence of Sound is expanding its influence into the audio space.

Life and business strategist, best-selling author, and acclaimed speaker Ismael Cala has a new show on reVolver Podcasts: DeMente Positivo con Ismael Cala. Specializing in personal development and mindful leadership, Cala was dubbed “the Latino Larry King” by The New York Times.

Beasley Media stations WSOC-FM, WPEG-FM, WNKS-FM, WKQC-FM, and WBAV-FM in Charlotte, NC, are the latest stations to use Focus 360’s networks that are “Powered by Jelli.”

SiriusXM and Hyundai Motor America have extended the agreement between the two companies for five more years. Customers buying Hyundai and Genesis brand vehicles will continue to get a three-month introductory SiriusXM All Access subscription.

Westwood One has worked with Amazon and development partner XAPPmedia to offer Alexa and Westwood One consumers access to Westwood One Sports’ exclusive live audio coverage and post-game recaps of the 2018 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship.

Futuri Media has announced several key additions to its fast-growing team: Michael Sharkey joins as Product Manager, Jim Roberts joins as National Account Manager, and Jim Tarantine joins as National Account Manager.

ESPN Audio circulated a press release Wednesday that said the network’s national radio talk shows, live events, local radio stations, and podcasting account for nearly half (46%) of all sports radio listenership in the U.S. ESPN says that was the conclusion of Edison's 2017 “Share of Ear” survey. And most are listening through their radios.