SiriusXM Adds ‘Dateline’ True Crime Channel Via NBCUniversal
SiriusXM has expanded its offerings with the launch of two new channels from NBCUniversal News Group: Dateline 24/7 and NBC News NOW. The channels aim to extend access to breaking news, true crime stories, and in-depth reporting across SXM platforms.
Mr. Master Expands AIM with New Three Tools
Broadcast software provider Mr. Master is adding three new tools designed to give radio operators greater control and flexibility over their advertising systems to its AIM platform. The products - Traffic Control, The Tracker, and On Demand - are available as AIM add-ons.
Futuri Adds Real-Time Sales Insights To Its TopLine Platform
Futuri has introduced major upgrades to its TopLine sales intelligence platform, adding real-time insights. The new dashboard TopLine includes tools for generating client marketing briefs, spec spots, and personalized profiles.
NPR Expands In-Car Experience with Radioplayer
Radioplayer has announced a new partnership with NPR to integrate advanced metadata and distribution services for the public radio network into connected car dashboards. The collaboration was revealed during NAB Show New York 2024.
CPB Awards $359K To Boost Public Media Podcasts Via PRX
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has awarded a $359,600 grant to public media distributor PRX for a pilot program that will provide free access...
Latinos Spend 35% More Time On Podcasts Than US Average
The US Latino population already spends almost an hour extra per day listening to audio compared to other demographics. Now that audience is increasingly turning to podcasts as a favored format, according to a new report from Edison Research’s Share of Ear.
Government Podcasts Lead Ad Rates As Election Nears
As the election approaches, Government genre podcasts topped the list of Libsyn's measurement of podcast advertising rates for September. The average cost-per-thousand for a 60-second ad in September was $21.37 - a slight increase from August’s rate.
Edison Podcast Metrics Names the 5 Most Popular Kids Podcasts
As podcast use grows among children for fun and education, Edison Podcast Metrics has revealed, for the first time, a list of the top five kids podcasts among those 12 and under, offering insight into the most popular shows captivating the youngest audiences.
The New York Times To Put Its Podcasts Behind A Paywall
Another legacy media brand is making changes to how its original podcasts are distributed in a move to grow its own audio platforms. Starting in October, The New York Times will make its archives, including The Daily and The Ezra Klein Show, subscription only.
TikTok To End Music Streaming Service After Less Than Two Years
TikTok has announced that it will shut down its music streaming service, TikTok Music. The social media giant's parent company, ByteDance, launched the platform halfway through 2023 in an attempt to compete with major services like Spotify and Apple Music.
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