Spotify’s $500 million investment in podcasting is driving a new version of its app that will give podcasts more prominence. The goal is to make it easier to find and listen to podcasts. Its unclear how the changes will effect music and music discovery is unclear. But its hard to…
Category archives: Podcasts
Watch out, record labels: Spotify is inserting podcasts into personalized playlists
Streaming company is testing a playlist called ‘Your Daily Drive’ reports The Verge
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Listen: MedMen’s Adam Bierman on Building the Apple Store of Weed
The CEO joins our podcast to talk about how the mega-brand came to be and his tips for budding entrepreneurs.
Universal Music Group Partners With Podcaster Wondery
Universal Music Group announced it is expanding its presence in the world of podcasting via a new partnership with indie podcast publisher Wondery. Under the terms of the deal, podcasts produced by Wondery will have access to UMG’s catalogue and its roster of artists. The podcasts will be available globally…
Blueprint Radio Unveils Podcast Plugging Division for Artists and Labels
With its podcast plugging arm, Blueprint Radio hopes to break into the growing U.S. podcast market. According to Blueprint Radio, a British independent national radio promotions firm, around 5.2 million people listen to podcasts in the UK each month. …
‘Bone Conduction’ Headphones Don’t Go Over Your Ears — But How Do They Transmit Sound?
‘Bone conduction’ headphones are one of the strangest things you’ll try. But they amazingly transmit audio while keeping your ear canal open to other noises. What? You’re not subscribed to the Digital Music News Podcast? We’re available on iTunes, S…
If Audio Is Hot, Why Isn’t Radio Partying?
While the massive uptick in the popularity of audio seems like it should be good news for traditional broadcast radio, the reality is that much of this resurgence has manifested in the form of podcasts and new forms of tech like smart speakers. _____________________________ Guest post by Fred Jacobs of…
Green Entrepreneur’s New Podcast Will Make You Smarter About the Cannabis Business
The weekly show features in-depth interviews with industry leaders on the tips, tricks, and tactics needed for a successful career in weed.
How to Monetize Your Podcast
Gary Coichy, the Founder and CEO of Pod Digital Media, shares his top podcast tips with Jessica Abo.
Spotify: The Decline of Playlists and Rise of Podcasts [MIDiA]
Just as the music industry gets comfortable with playlists as a marketing and revenue generation tool, come words of caution from the analysts at MIDiA. A playlist ‘hit’ often does not do much to help long-term artist brand building, they say, and then there are the challenges and opportunities caused…