NPR Tops New Podcast Rankings
A company called Podtrac is now releasing a monthly ranking of podcasts based on unique monthly audience in the United States and unique downloads globally. NPR's 32 podcasts topped the April ranker.
Radio Button Network Adds First Show
The Radio Button Network has picked up its first program following the launch of the network by syndicated hosts Ace & TJ earlier this month. Greg & The Morning Buzz is the first to be added to the show roster. The show is based at iHeartMedia's WHEB in Portsmouth, NH.
Spotify Lost $188.7 Million in 2015.
And recode reports that's a good thing because it also means the company generated more revenue in 2015 than it did in 2014. The online tech site reports that's positive especially if the company plans to go public.
Foo Fighters’ Chris Shiflett Launches Podcast
Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett has a new podcast called Walking the Floor, which debuted on PodcastOne Monday with an interview with country singer Dierks Bentley. A new episode of Walking the Floor will come out every other Monday.
Podcaster Finalists Announced
On July 6, the Academy of Podcasters will hold their Awards & Hall of Fame Ceremony in Chicago. The Academy has just released the list of nominees. The top 10 nominees have been selected in the following categories: Arts, Business, Comedy, Education, Fiction, Food, Games & Hobbies, Health, History, Kids & Family, Music, News & Politics, Religion & Spirituality, Science & Medicine, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation, Technology, and TV & Film.
Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Top Triton Chart
That's for the month of March (M-F, 6A-8P) and that's based on Average Active Sessions, according to Triton Digital's latest ranker. Triton says there's been steady growth in online listening, March AAS increased over 13% when compared to March 2015 in the M-F, 6A-8P daypart.
TuneIn Adds Radio Disney To Premium Library
Radio Disney is added to TuneIn's Premium subscription side, which means it will cost $7.99 per month to listen without any ads. TuneIn Premium is the only platform offering a commercial-free stream of Radio Disney’s Top 40 feed. The ad-supported version of Radio Disney has been available to all TuneIn users since 2013.
SiriusXM Sells $1 Billion In Senior Notes
And that's more than the original plan, which was $750 Million worth. The notes will be due in 2026 and offered to institutional buyers only. SiriusXM plans to use a portion of the proceeds to repay all borrowings outstanding under its revolving credit facility. The company will use the remaining proceeds for general corporate purposes.
Motivation Radio Network Launches Online
It's a 24-hour audio stream that can found at MotivationRadio.Rocks. The site will cost you $7.00 per month and it's dedicated to success, motivation, and positive information. The company streams rotating audio segments from speakers and motivators.
PodcastOne Hires Schlachter, Promotes Senit.
Amy Lewis Schachter (pictured) is PodcastOne's new VP for East Coast Sales. Schachter joins PodcastOne after 20 years with CBS Radio and Digital properties. The company also promoted Dana Senit to Vice President for West Coast Sales. Senit joined PodcastOne in 2015.