YouTube Negotiating With Music Labels To Train Gen AI Tools
YouTube is reportedly in talks with major record labels such as Sony, Warner, and UMG to use label content to train AI song generators, set to be introduced later this year. The platform is exploring how to expand beyond its initial AI tool, "Dream Track."
Vidler: Podcasting May Be The New FM, But Don’t Copy Radio
At Hispanic Radio Conference 2024, Cumulus Media Chief Insights Officer Pierre Bouvard said as FM was to AM, podcasting may just be to FM. Now Signal Hill Insights President Jeff Vidler is expanding on the idea while extending advice to advertisers.
Megatrax Introduces AI Search Bar for Tailored Music Matching
Megatrax Production Music has unveiled a new AI-powered search tool to help perfectly match a scene, mood, or feeling to a music track or bed in its library. The AI Search Bar uses natural language processing so users can input scene descriptions in their own words.
Spotify To Offer ‘Basic’ No-Audiobook Plan For $1 Cheaper
In response to its recent price hike, Spotify has unveiled a new basic streaming plan for users in the United States. This plan offers the same streaming capabilities as the premium plans but excludes monthly audiobook listening time, at only one dollar per month less.
Lawsuit Alleges SiriusXM Hid 21% Fee In Subscription Prices
As the satellite broadcaster rebrands in search of revenue, a class action lawsuit in Washington state is accusing SiriusXM of misleading consumers with a hidden "US Music Royalty" fee, which is not included in the initially advertised subscription rates.
Veritonic’s Brand Lift Gives Its Benchmarks A Facelift
Veritonic has introduced new benchmarks to its Brand Lift measurement solution for audio analytics. The enhancement enables advertisers and agencies to gauge the effectiveness of their campaigns and make informed decisions based on comprehensive data.
International Women’s Podcast Awards Announces 2024 Winners
The International Women's Podcast Awards recently celebrated global achievements in podcasting at the IET London: Savoy Place. The 2024 ceremony highlighted the talent and creativity of women in podcasting across 10 categories.
BetterHelp Leads Podcast Ad Spend in May As Some Pull Back
The top five largest podcast ad spenders all spent less in May than in April according to Magellan AI's May 2024 Podcast Advertiser Report. This month's analysis showcases a trend of decreasing spend, with Progressive and State Farm noting rare increases.
SiriusXM Loses ‘Office Ladies’ To Audacy Podcasts
Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, from the hit TV show The Office, have moved their popular podcast, Office Ladies, to Audacy after leaving SiriusXM. The change allegedly comes as the duo expressed dissatisfaction with SiriusXM's management of Earwolf.
iHeart Leads, SiriusXM Follows In May 2024 US Podcast Ranker
The Triton Digital US Podcast Ranker saw a major shakeup in May 2024 with the addition of the iHeart Audience Network. iHeart managed to upset SiriusXM for the top spot on the Top Sales Network list, of which the satellite broadcaster had become a perennial leader.
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