SiriusXM’s NFL Radio Tackles Football Talk With Active Players
SiriusXM has announced an innovative new show on its NFL Radio channel, hosted by active NFL players. The Players’ Point will air Tuesday nights with Miami Dolphins RB Alec Ingold, Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Allen Robinson, and tight end Colin Thompson.
Jack Dorsey’s Block Inc. Cuts 10% Of Tidal Staff
The music streaming service Tidal, started by Jay-Z and now owned by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, is the latest audio platform to announce mass layoffs. The reduction affected around 40 employees, including members of the playlist curation team.
SiriusXM Embraces AI With Some Help From will.i.am
SiriusXM is set to premiere will.i.am Presents the FYI Show, hosted by the producer/performer will.i.am in January 2024. Airing on The 10s Spot, the show will feature a blend of AI innovations, interactive projects, and cultural discussions.
AI Tool Allows Brands To Create Their Own Streaming Stations
Super Hi-Fi has unveiled an AI tool allows brands to build their own streaming stations from scratch. The Radio-as-a-Service offering is tailored for any digital media platform, including automakers, fitness services, gaming platforms, OEMs, and video services.
YouTube Dominates Digital Audio, Finds MARU/Matchbox
The Cumulus Media and Signal Hill Insights' Podcast Download Fall 2023 Report surveyed 608 weekly podcast consumers and revealed that YouTube has surpassed other platforms, including Spotify and Apple, in popularity among podcast listeners.
Massive Layoff Hits Spotify As An Estimated 1,500 Lose Jobs
Spotify's CEO Daniel Ek announced an "organizational change" in a company memo on December 4, which revealed the company's third round of layoffs for the year. The audio streamer is reducing its workforce by approximately 17%.
AM Radio-Less Rivian Adding SiriusXM To Native Dashboard
As SiriusXM rolls out its 2024 brand overhaul, it will be adding electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian to its list of carriers. This integration, which will go to all Rivians via an over-the-air update, is the latest audio addition from the brand which cut AM years ago.
SiriusXM To Play Ball With MLB Through 2028
SiriusXM and Major League Baseball have extended their broadcasting partnership for another five years, continuing a collaboration that began in 2005. This extension will allow SiriusXM to continue airing live play-by-play coverage of every MLB game.
Spotify’s NextGen Expands Audio Learning At HCBUs
Spotify is expanding its NextGen program, which works with HBCUs by way of the company's Creator Equity Fund. This initiative aims to nurture podcast culture on campuses across the US by equipping students with essential audio skills.
Spotify To Cut Uruguay Service After Streaming Royalties Raised
After Uruguay's Parliament amended the country's copyright law to require "equitable remuneration" for artists, Spotify has announced it will phase out service to the country starting January 1, with a complete shutdown by February.
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