Why your podcasts, newsletters (and songs?) should be shorter
Here Fred Jacobs explores how changing trends in audio consumption point to a need for those creating such content in the music industry to prioritize brevity in their podcasts and. Continue reading
Top DJ Bobby Bones shares the dirty politics behind which songs get played
Nationally syndicated radio host Bobby Bones of the Bobby Bones Show recently dropped an industry bombshell, revealing major industry secrets behind radio’s top songs. Guest post by James Shotwell of. Continue reading
SoundExchange releases Q2 2021 Digital Radio Report
SoundExchange has released its Q2 2021 Digital Radio Report which shows a slight decrease in year-on-year payments. While down just .9%. the drop comes at a time when most streaming. Continue reading
Retail? DEAD. Radio? DEAD. (Why Both Are Wrong)
The majority of major news outlets seem to be in agreement that both retail department stores and broadcast radio are all but dead to the consumer economy. Fred Jacobs outlines. Continue reading
Just 12% of AM/FM radio listening happens online
Just 12% of listening to AM/FM happens via streaming and that represents a new high for Americans 13 years and older. The stat from Edison Research confirms both current consumer. Continue reading
This FCC auction said a lot about the future of radio
Once the ultimate music industry tastemaker, radio’s ability to make or break an artist has diminished over time, as evidence by a recent FCC auction of radio stations, where many. Continue reading
A look inside The Orchard’s radio promo team for indie music
Radio remains an important determinate in the success of many artists, and VP of Promotion Billie Jean Sarullo and her team at indie distributor The Orchard is on the frontlines. Continue reading
Streaming creates hype, but radio still drives engagement says a new study
A new study from the team at analytics platform Vibrate suggests that while streaming creates hype, radio is still better at driving long-term engagement. Vibrate analyzed 24,000 radio stations in. Continue reading
Does radio still matter in the streaming age?
Does radio still have a role to play in the streaming age? Some consumers argue that, when it comes to music discovery, radio still reigns supreme. In this latest piece. Continue reading
Artist’s guide to getting a song on the radio in Canada
Marketing in the US is important, but don’t forget about our beloved neighbors to the north! Here we look at a few tips on how to get your music on. Continue reading
