Pandora’s October audience numbers rises sharply
Listener hours for October were 1.25 billion, an increase of 65% from 754 million during the same period last year. Share of total U.S....
Pandora sues ASCAP for lower songwriter fees
Pandora, which is also lobbying Congress for lower royalties on recordings, asked a federal court (11/5) in New York to set “reasonable” license fees...
Slacker launches artist showcase stations
Slacker Radio (a free, online radio service) launched four new Artist Showcase stations that are each hosted and curated by the following hot bands:...
Phoenix Media launches WFNX.com
Similar to how Indie 103.1 went off the air a few years ago and re-launched as Indie1031.com, Phoenix Media/Communications Group re-launched its legendary alternative...
Pandora launches 4.0 version
In the wake of news that Apple is launching its own online music service in Q1, Pandora says its mobile app for both iOS...
Univision launches bilingual digital network
Univision Communications announced the launch of UVideos, the bilingual digital network for Hispanic America with one of the most fully integrated, comprehensive social experiences...
TuneIn now available on Windows 8
TuneIn is available as an app on the new operating system. TuneIn says it has taken full advantage of the new Windows UI, redesigning...
Internet sources increasingly affect buying decisions
A new study shows that digital destinations such as Facebook and Twitter are not determining factors in consumer buying decisions, but their influence is...
Courtside launches “Launchpad Digital Media”
Courtside Entertainment CEO Norm Pattiz has formed a partnership with Kit Gray to form Launchpad Digital Media a new division
German newspaper headed for paywall
Die Welt is set to put content behind a paywall before year’s end. Its CEO believes that people are beginning to understand that the...
“Attitudes Towards Digital Audio Advertising” study released
TargetSpot, the largest digital audio advertising network, announced the results of its new study, conducted
TuneIn and talkSPORT to deliver Barclays Premier League live
Soccer fans from around the world can immediately begin listening to every Barclays Premier League game, thanks to a new content distribution deal between...
TuneIn at the CMJ Music Marathon
From 10/16 through Saturday, 10/20, TuneIn is taking listeners to the CMJ Music Marathon, New York City’s annual festival highlighting college radio and up-and-coming...
Providence to sell 10% Hulu stake
Providence Equity Partners sold its 10% stake in Hulu.com back to company for $200 million, in a deal that values the video service at...
Coca-Cola to buy stake in Spotify
The beverage giant is in talks to buy a stake in fast-growing digital music company Spotify, reports Sky News in the U.K. Coke is...