Syndicated Host: Spotify CEO ‘Should Be Taken Out And Shot’
Spotify is days away from a controversial change to its royalty payment system that aims to save the streaming company money. As independent artists and labels speak out, one rock star and syndicated radio personality says he's not gonna take it.
‘Efficiencies’ Define Spotify’s Q4 Results As Markets Take Note
Market optimism is growing in the newly-leaner Spotify, which unveiled its Q4 2023 financials on Tuesday. Following a year marked by layoffs, royalty policy reworking, and podcasting troubles, the company finished far ahead of analyst expectations.
Wondery Extends ROI Report Deal With Veritonic’s Brand Lift
Audio analytics and research platform Veritonic has announced the renewal of its partnership with Wondery. The deal includes Veritonic's Brand Lift insights for audio advertising campaigns.
Spotify Leaves IAB As Company Further Retools Podcast Policy
As Spotify makes profitability its number one priority, the streamer has taken a step back from the Interactive Advertising Bureau. The company recently ended its membership with the organization, which sets the industry guidelines for podcast listener and download data.
Live Radio Comes To Discord Via New TuneIn Integration
Radio streamer TuneIn has announced a new partnership with social app Discord to introduce the 'TuneIn Radio & Podcasts' Activity. Discord users can now share and enjoy live radio, as well as some on-demand audio content directly within the platform.
Audiohook and Barometer Advance GARM Standards For Audio
Audio ad platform Audiohook is harnessing Barometer's AI contextual targeting engine to introduce a set of brand suitability definitions that improve upon the existing Global Alliance for Responsible Media categories by tailoring them specifically for audio content.
Libsyn Integrates Barometer’s AI Tech For Podcast Ad Safety
Libsyn has tagged AI-driven contextual targeting engine Barometer to enhance brand safety across its podcast network. This alliance aims to offer advertisers consistent verification of brand suitability for every podcast episode.
PodcastOne Is Stepping On The Gas
NASCAR enthusiasts will be excited to know that Hall of Fame Crew Chief and NASCAR analyst Larry McReynolds debuts his new weekly show, Larry Mac: America’s Crew Chief, this week on PodcastOne. A new podcast is posted every Wednesday on PodcastOne.com, the PodcastOne app, and iTunes.
SiriusXM Revving Up With NASCAR
A new show about NASCAR, Happy Hours, will start its engine on March 28 and air every Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. ET. Motor racing fans will be excited to know that the show, airing exclusively on the NASCAR Radio Channel, will be hosted by champion driver Kevin Harvick.
It “Sounds Like Country”
Pandora is getting into the country music spirit on June 6, ahead of the CMA Festival and the CMT Music Awards. “Sounds Like Country” is a live celebration in the heart of Nashville and will feature star artists, including Jake Owen, Old Dominion, and RaeLynn.
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