Edison Infinite Dial Study Shows Growth And Potential Of Online Media
The annual Infinite Dial report from Edison Research was released yesterday. Highlights of the wide-ranging study include: Listenership at online radio grew by nearly a third last year 69 million. Continue reading
Goom Grabs $16M For Innovative Online Radio
Goom Radio has secured $16 million in Series A funding from Wellington Partners Venture Capital, Elaia Partners and Partech International. Goom, which combines free ad-supported dj hosted streams with user. Continue reading
Spotify User Info Compromised
More than a million users of EU based online music service Spotify had the passwords and other sign up info compromised. "Last week we were alerted to a group that. Continue reading
Jango Offers Indie Artists Pay For Airplay
Payola. Pay-to play. Ugly terms from a different era or a new way to get exposure and monetize internet broadcasting? Jango, a US based music site with 6 million monthly. Continue reading
Some Broadcasters Reach Net Royalty Deal
SoundExchange and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) have reached agreement on internet streaming rates for broadcast radio stations that simulcast programming over the net or that create new internet. Continue reading
Internet Radio SoundExchange Talks Fail
The Digital Media Association confirmed that negotiations with SoundExchange over net radio royalties did not yield an agreement before the February 15 deadline. The DiMA, on behalf of its members. Continue reading
iLike Responds To Deleted Sony & WMG Songs
The official word from iLike on recent deletion of some Sony and Warner Music Group artists: "From day one, iLike has offered only music that is fully licensed from copyright. Continue reading
Last.fm Asks UK “Hackers” To Help Extend Reach
Contest Offers £1000 Prize Last.fm will host “Hack Day” on December 14th at Corbet Place Bar, East London. At the event which is hosted in partnership with CodePlex, Microsoft’s open. Continue reading
Pandora Mints Energizer Music Forum
Pandora is expanding its offering with music forum sponsored by Energizer batteries. The new Energizer Forum offers a place for Pandora users to discuss all things music: songs, artists, playlists,. Continue reading
Pandora Cuts Staff 14%. Are More Layoffs Ahead?
"This is a very sad day for Pandora, and for me personally. Today we reduced our staff from 140 to 120 employees. Like virtually every company, Pandora is not immune. Continue reading