TuneIn Expands Premium Into Old Territory
TuneIn has announced the relaunch of its audiobook library for all premium account holders. The streamer had previously offered audiobooks for premium users until about five years ago. Non-premium subscribers can access a limited selection of certain titles.
Spotify Shutters ‘Live,’ Signals Sunset For The Genre
First, it was Locker Room, then it was Greenroom, then Live, and now it is no more. Spotify ended service to its Clubhouse-style app Spotify Live on Monday after informing users. In 2021, Spotify acquired the app by buying developer Betty Labs for €57 million.
Colorado Streamer Opens Production Studio For Public
Loudspeaker Public Media, a public radio streamer and podcast studio based in Colorado, has announced the opening of Loudspeaker Studios. The studio is open to anyone in the community who wants to start a radio show, podcast, or live stream.
Apple Music Launches Classical Streaming App
Apple launched Apple Music Classical on Tuesday, a brand-new standalone music streaming app for Apple Music subscribers. The app boasts the world’s largest classical music catalog.
TuneIn and CNN Expand To Parts Unknown
TuneIn and CNN are keeping their good thing going. On Monday, both companies revealed a multiyear extension of their longtime partnership. The deal continues the app's audio simulcasts while adding a new channel of originals.
Formula 1 Races To Extend Audio Partnership
Audioboom makes a podium finish with their new contract with Formula 1. Audioboom’s production arm will continue co-produce Formula 1’s podcast slate, while the Audioboom technology platform will power the global audio distribution.
New York Festivals Radio Awards Unveil 2023 Shortlist
New York Festivals 2023 Radio Awards competition announced their Shortlist on Wednesday. Entries include audiobooks, podcasts, dramas, documentaries, breaking news coverage, entertainment, and music specials. NYF’s Radio Awards Grand Jury of 200+ listened to submissions online.
SiriusXM Strikes Subscription Deal With Walmart+
Amid SiriusXM cutting 8% of its workforce, the company has formed a new bundling deal with Walmart. SiriusXM SVP and Chief Growth Officer Suzi Watford called the partnership a "first-of-its-kind offer" in a statement to Axios.
‘The Voice Of The Suns’ Is Retiring After 51 Seasons
The NBA's longest-serving radio play-by-play announcer has announced he will retire after this season. Al McCoy has been calling games for the Phoenix Suns since 1972 and will leave the booth after this year.
Bloomberg Expands Into Music Radio
Bloomberg Radio is branching out into music radio for the first time. Together with and Key Networks, The Bloomberg Black Business Beat will be heard on Audacy New York's 94.7 The Block (WXBK).
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