DirecTV

Viacom OKs Deal With DirecTV

Eleven Viacom cable networks will be available on the forthcoming DirecTV Now SVOD service

NewsOn Gets Capitol’s Vote

Capitol Broadcasting has invested in NewsOn, an app delivering live and on-demand local newscasts and local news clips

Vipology Unveils New Offerings At Radio Show

Los Angeles-based app builder Vipology has launched a duo of digital products designed for the industry.
DirecTV

DirecTV Set For OTT Rollout

DirecTV Now is confirmed for a Q4 launch, AT&T's CEO said last week at an investors' conference

Behind the iHeart Apps: How They Work

RBR + TVBR asked iHeartRadio to elaborate on the listener customization of AMs and FMs in two new subscription-based services coming in January

iHeartRadio Enters The On-Demand Streaming Fray

Two new subscription-based services - iHeartRadio Plus and iHeart All Access - will bow in January

The Digital Dash: Radio Must Stay Noticed

AM and FM’s continued presence in a “connected car” must be reinforced by the radio industry, key execs note.
Tablets

Mobile Video: Now On Center Stage

According to a recently released Ooyola report, mobile video is now a "second screen" for a large group of consumers

One-Touch Wireless Headphones Tied To Spotify

Muzik on Sept. 14 launched Muzik One, which the company says is the first wireless headphone to control third-party applications.

Warner Music Group OK’s Pandora Deal

Pandora now has a direct licensing agreement for recorded music with Warner Music Group, the last
Pandora

Pandora Rebrands ‘Pandora One’ With ‘Plus’ Move

Reimagined $4.99 per month option will be available "soon" on iOs and Android devices; fully interactive on-demand option still pending

Analyst: Survey Shows $30 Max Price For OTT

A proprietary survey for research house MoffettNathanson by Survata shows limited interest in a $40+ OTT monthly bill.
Pandora

Pandora Stock Upgraded Ahead of Licensing Deals

It's a "buy" for Pandora Media, which announced yesterday an ever-important signing of direct licensing agreements with two music industry

NextRadio: FM Radio’s Life-Extending App

Emmis CEO Jeff Smulyan shares the key reasons how an Android app that activates a smartphone’s FM receiver is a winning tool.

USRN’s Phantom Producer Now On Androids

The production tool, which was granted a U.S. patent in June, is now available as an app for Android-based smartphones.