Podcast Monetization Heats Up
After years of being stuck in the download rut, podcasts are finally seeing ad revenue thanks to streaming.
Apple Music Goes Retro With Web Functionality
In the category of “I thought they already had this”, Apple Music begins the beta of its first-ever web platform.
The Music Biz Goes All In On Streaming
Streaming now generates 80% of the US Music Industry’s revenue. Let’s go inside the numbers to see where this growth is coming…
Is Google Swiping eComm From Content Pubs?
By combining Search and Shopping ssales efforts Google is starting to squeeze out 3rd party eComms.
Can You Imagine An FM-less World?
Switzerland joins Norway in the elimination of the FM radio band. Why is this happening and what does it mean for broadcast radio?
Digital Media Vendors Turn Spenders
Over the past few years the biggest digital publishers have ramped up their ad spending. Let’s go inside the numbers . . .
Eminem Throws Slim Shady At Spotify
Did Spotify use the Music Modernization Act to avoid paying millions in performance and publisher royalties? Here’s what Eminem is…
Feathers Fly In Twitter Chicken War
Suddenly every QSR chain and even a 90s pop rock band are rumbling on Twitter over chicken sandwiches. What’s causing the feathers…
Are You Ready For CCPA?
We’re less than six months from California’s new digital privacy regulation going into effect. What exactly is CCPA and how should…
Voice Assistants On The Rise
We’re becoming more reliant on our AI-enabled voice assistants than ever. Let’s go inside the trend line . . .