Patrick, Eisen Release New Apps
Former ESPN hosts Dan Patrick and Rich Eisen have released new apps for their fans. The apps provide access to their guests, interviews, and poll questions. One new feature both apps provide is an ability for users to “capture” portions of the show and "share” them on social media.
2016 Fiesta Latina Date Set
The iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina returns to the American Airlines Arena in Miami on Saturday, November 5. This is the third annual “mega-concert” celebrating the best in Latin music.
Bill Kristol Gets His Own Podcast
He’s an editor with the Weekly Standard and a contributor to ABC News. Now PodcastOne is giving Bill Kristol his shot at the podcast world. Kristol will bring his conservative views to the The Kristol Clear Podcast, wrapping up the week's news every Friday, and point out what will be the biggest stories and surprises of the days ahead.
7 Ways To Fix Your Podcast
In his latest blog, Amplifi Media CEO Steve Goldstein put together an outstanding how-to list for podcasters. Goldstein lays out seven specific items podcasters should focus on -- or avoid -- if they want to increase listeners and become a pro at podcasting.
There’s a New Way To Donate To NPR Affiliates
iHeartMedia and NPR have come to an agreement that results in 260 NPR member stations streaming on the iHeartRadio app. All stations that join iHeartRadio will also have access to 50 percent of their individual iHeartRadio landing page's digital banner inventory for donations.
IMG And SiriusXM Are Going To “The Source”
The companies announced Thursday that they will be launching a new program, The Source, Powered by Life Reimagined, beginning July 16. The show will be curated by stars from across the entertainment, sports, and fashion spectrum, including Arianna Huffington, Ricky Williams, Donovan McNabb, and Ashley Judd.
Spotify Launches Two “Radio-Like” Stations
Tech sites are comparing the two new stations, or shows, to Apple's Beats 1 radio station. One show, called AM/PM, features artists like Jean-Michel Jarre and Terry Hall of The Specials discussing music they like listening to when the make music. The other station is called Secret Genius, which The Verge reports features songwriters and producers discussing major songs, and features more well-known artists.
Former Ford Exec Talks Connected Car
On the second Jacobs Media podcast focusing on the connected car, former Ford executive John Ellis, who launched his own company called Ellis and Associates, talks about the increasing role of software in today’s connected cars. He discusses the impact of Apple’s CarPlay and Google’s Android Auto operating systems on radio in the connected car. LISTEN HERE
Evarts New Podcasts Gives The Skinny
It’s a husband-and-wife show that has “mass appeal” written all over it. PodcastOne announced Wednesday the launch of The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast, hosted by blogger and digital influencer Lauryn Evarts. Evart’s husband, Michael Bosstick, will co-host and provide the male perspective on a variety of topics, including branding, blogging, entrepreneurship, relationships, wellness, travel, marketing and social media, and more.
Univision Launches U-LAB
The company says U-LAB is a Music Innovation Center which will "incubate the next generation of artists and foster music journalism of the future." Univision says this collaboration between Uforia Music and Casa Limon is part of the company's expanding integrated music strategy.














