Pandora, Spotify And The Future Of Freemium
Although not long ago it was everyone's favorite business model, the growth of freemium based services like Pandora has slowed, causing its financial backers to lose faith, and call into. Continue reading
“Bloody Sunday” Wreaks Havoc On Internet Radio [Kurt Hanson]
The Copyright Royalty Board's recent rate hike continues to decimate the world of independent webcasters, with the result that the past couple of weeks have seen numerous well established internet radio. Continue reading
iHeartRadio Music Awards Announces 2016 Nominees – The Full List
Finalists for the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards were announced this morning. “Our Awards are not chosen by a mysterious panel of judges,” said John Sykes, President of iHeart. “They are. Continue reading
Watch David Bowie, Li’l Wayne, Janelle Monáe’s Superbowl TV Ads
Superbowl 50 mania is in full swing and, as with all marketing extravaganzas, music plays central roll. Twitter has a list of 15 music related influencers that you MUST FOLLOW prior to kickoff. Continue reading
Is This The End Of AM Radio?
AM radio has historically been one of the best ways for local artists to begin their breakout success, but with numerous technological changes taking place, demand for AM radio has been. Continue reading
Another Problem For Pandora? iHeartRadio Passes 80 Million Registered Users
iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s live streaming radio service, has passed 80 million registered users. iHeartRadio reached this milestones at a rate faster than Facebook or any other radio or digital music service. Continue reading
5000+ Indie Net Broadcasters In Jeopardy As Live365 Announces January 31st Shutdown
Rates that net broadcasters to play music went up late last year and with the rate hike came the elimination of a special rates for smaller net broadcasters. The fallout. Continue reading
Apple To Start Charging For iTunes Radio
Apple has announced that iTunes Radio will not be free to listen to as of January 28th. The Pandora-like online radio service will only be available for Apple Music paid. Continue reading
