Friday, June 26, 2026

How Has Napster Beat Pandora In The Digital Space?

Rhapsody has changed its name to Napster, and it's powering one of two new subscription-based services from iHeartRadio.

Just How Big Is ‘SVOD’ Set To Be?

The U.S. and Canada will be home to 112 million SVOD subscribers for movie and TV services only by year's end.
FCC

Guess Who’s Lobbying The FCC?

Four groups extensively lobbied the FCC for the 30 days ending Nov. 16. None discussed Chairman Wheeler's STB plan

It’s A Pandora Party For Credit Suisse Guests

President/CFO Mike Herring will appear at the Credit Suisse Technology, Media & Telecom Conference

Here’s The Best Ammo Against Facebook For Your Stations

If you believe Gordon Borrell, it’s all about digital. We don’t, thanks to the latest metrics muck-up from Facebook.

What Audio Media Needs To Know On In-Car Tech

A new PwC report puts the spotlight on in-car technology, and the importance of smartphone integration with their dashboard

A ‘Harmonic’ Way For Pandora To Profit

Harmonic Audio Network is designed to provide internet radio clients "the scale and simplicity they are used to when placing ads"

Who Will Be Pandora’s New CFO?

The news comes as stock pick pro Motley Fool says it has "little reason to believe in the company's future."

You Little Devil! iHeart Fills Void With Digital Net

Fans of the Garden State's NHL team have a new platform for audio coverage, thanks to iHeartRadio
Hulu

Has Hulu Given Advertisers An Affiliate Avoidance Tool?

Hulu is attacking local TV by allowing advertisers to use programmatic buying software from a Comcast property
Sirius XM

How Did Subscribers Boost Sirius XM In Q3?

Sirius XM's net income increased from $166.6 million (3 cents per share) to $193.9 million (4 cents).
iHeart Radio

Want Easier In-Car iHeartRadio’s Access?

iHeartRadio joins Mastercard, ExxonMobil, Glympse and Parkopedia as the first brands to join OnStar Go

‘Pandora Premium’ Premiere Shifts Story From Q3 Fall

An on-demand streamed music option for Pandora users is coming during Q1 2017.
Netflix

Does Netflix’s $1B Bond Offering Point To Big Plans?

Could Netflix be eyeing a company like Viacom, once it reunifies with CBS? Even Jack Myers is unsure

Multiple SVOD Viewer Population Now 16%

Some 49% of the viewing population subscribes to at least one of 16 subscription-based OTT services, GfK research shows