iHeartMedia announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Jelli, the company behind the SoundPoint platform which enables programmatic buying and selling broadcast radio ad time. The acquisition, which is designed to help radio compete with the kind of targeted advertising that digital services offer, comes just…
Category archives: Broadcast & Satellite
MTV Reprises Infamous ‘Spring Break’
Days after acquiring the SnowGlobe Music Festival to build its live entertainment presence, MTV has announced it is bringing back an old chestnut – “MTV Spring Break” – which introduced North America to many new artists during its heyday. The new version of “MTV Spring Break” will take place March…
iHeartMedia Announces Post-Bankruptcy Board of Directors
iHeartMedia has named the members selected to serve on its Board of Directors upon its emergence from Chapter 11. The current board will remain in place until the company emerges from bankruptcy. i Heart is the largest broadcast radio group in the U.S< and a major player in online radio…
MTV Acquires SnowGlobe Music Festival, Plans Global Live Music, Event Expansion
MTV has acquired the SnowGlobe Music Festival, as part of a plan to expand the brand and business beyond TV. Held on New Year’s Eve, the annual event is held in South Lake Tahoe and with more than 20,000 fans for three days of music, action sports and interactive art….
Apple Music Seeks Black Radio Listeners In Potential iHeartMedia Deal [Kori Hale]
In a bid to build closer ties with black radio listeners, it appears Apple may be in the market to purchase steak in iHeartMedia a network which, despite its financial woes, carries significant influence and clout in the music business. _____________________________ Guest post by Kori Hale, CEO and Founder of…
Apple Reportedly In Talks To Invest In iHeartMedia
Apple is considering an investment in iHeartMedia, according reports. One source suggests that the tie-in could be more of a major marketing partnership than traditional investment. The discussions between the two companies are reportedly still in the preliminary stages. A Very Different Approach Than Spotify Apple promoting Apple Music or…
Is Radio Destined To Become The Next Blockbuster Video?
The rise of tech giants like Amazon and Netflix has left a number of bodies in their wake, include former brick and mortar businesses like Blockbuster Video and Toys R Us. Now, as the streaming continues to dominate the music consumption, we’re starting to wonder – could radio be next?…
Is Radio Destined To Become The Next Blockbuster Video?
The rise of tech giants like Amazon and Netflix has left a number of bodies in their wake, include former brick and mortar businesses like Blockbuster Video and Toys R Us. Now, as the streaming continues to dominate the music consumption, we’re starting to wonder – could radio be next?…
What Music Rules The Car – Country, Rock or Hip Hop?
Cars have been linked to the music industry for as long as both have been around – in advertising, consumption, and even lyrical content. Thanks to new analytic technology, it’s now possible to quantify this relationship between the musical and the automotive. _____________________________ Guest post by Fred Jacobs of Jacobs…
Dash Radio Raises $8.8M, Passes 10M Monthly Listeners
Free online platform Dash Radio announced that it had raised $8.8 million in seed funding while passing 10 million active monthly users. Dash Radio offers 400+ live shows across 75 stations, many hosted by celebrity DJ’s including Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne and Ice Cube. Dash Radio’s ‘secret sauce’ is a…