Spotify Eyes Integration With Google’s Gemini AI
Google's AI, Gemini, may soon feature Spotify integration, allowing users to play music directly through voice commands. Users will be able to request songs on Spotify by using the command "@spotify," followed by their song choice.
Former NPR Producer Joni Deutsch To Be Podglomerate SVP
Podcast services firm The Podglomerate has promoted former NPR host and producer Joni Deutsch to Senior Vice President of Marketing and Audience Development. Deutsch's promotion follows a successful tenure as Vice President.
The Singalong’s Back On: Spotify Makes Lyrics Free Again
Spotify has reversed its decision to charge for access to song lyrics, a feature that was tested behind its Premium subscription paywall. Initially free, the lyric feature was limited in September to just three uses per month for non-paying users.
Triton Digital Expands Podcast Ranker Coverage To Latin America
Triton Digital is shedding light on the growing podcast market in Latin America with its 2024 Insights Report for the region. Along with the dataset, the digital audio services provider is debuting its inaugural Latin America Sales Network Podcast Ranker.
Tech, Government, Business Lead in July’s Podcast Ad Earnings
While podcasting may have seen a 22% year-over-year revenue growth in 2024's second quarter, the first month of Q3 saw another decline in ad rates. Libsyn announced its July 2024 Podcast Advertising Rates, revealing a decrease from last month and last year.
India Today Takes Three News Stations Global On TuneIn
Audio streamer TuneIn has forged a partnership with Indian media conglomerate India Today Group to offer global simulcasts of its top three news channels. India Today, Good News Today, and Aaj Tak will be accessible worldwide via the TuneIn app and online.
Golden Spike: Podcasting Saw A 22% Rise In Ad Spending In Q2
After an unsure 2023, podcasting is seeing an advertising boom, according to Magellan AI's latest analysis of podcast advertising trends. Marked by a 22% year-over-year rise in the second quarter, the report also showcases an interesting comparison to radio.
Apple Is Now Charting AM/FM Radio With Help From Shazam
Apple has unveiled a series of Radio Spins charts, using Shazam's music recognition technology to analyze terrestrial radio airplay streams to keep daily updated charts of the top songs globally and by genre.
Acast Reports 24% Q2 Sales Growth, Despite Podcast Listen Drop
Podcast monetization platform Acast is showcasing its sales growth in its second-quarter earnings report, posting a 24% increase in net sales. The Swedish company says the highest-performing regions were North America and Europe.
iHeart Sprints Into 2024 Olympics With First Weekend Coverage
As the 2024 Summer Olympics begin in Paris, iHeartMedia is coming out of the blocks for its exclusive audio partnership with NBCUniversal. Events can be heard directly through iHeartMedia’s broadcast stations and on dedicated digital platforms via the iHeart app.
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