Spotify Continues Podcast Push With Parcast Acquisition
Spotify continues its major push into podcasting with the acquisition of Parcast, a storytelling-driven podcast studio. The deal comes just weeks after the streamer acquired podcast giants Gimlet and Anchor.. Continue reading
Measuring Return On Investment, Defining Success In The Music Business
This week Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert discuss a question sent in by Music Biz Weekly podcast listener Ashworth Wiltshire: "Can you guys talk about another dirty subject, Return On. Continue reading
‘The Roaring Crowdfund’ Explores The Wonderful World Of Music Crowdfunding
A new five-part podcast series, The Roaring Crowdfund follows four very different musical acts as they launch crowdfunding campaigns on Kickstarter, PledgeMusic and Indiegogo. Sponsored by, Berklee Online, the online. Continue reading
Music Biz Weekly Podcast Looks Back At 2018 And What’s Next In 2019
For the last Music Biz Weekly Podcast of 2018, co-hosts Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert look back at 2018, comment on industry shifts that excited and disappointed them and look. Continue reading
Pandora, Spotify Podcast Moves Good New For Musicians and Record Labels
[UPDATED] This week, Pandora announced the Podcast Genome Project, a cataloging system and discovery algorithm that uses a combination of technology and human curation to deliver personalized podcast recommendations. Spotify. Continue reading
Jay Jay French of Twisted Sister Shares Dose Of Music Business Reality
Jay Jay French from Twisted Sister shares a dose of reality about the music business with Music Biz Weekly podcast hosts Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert. French is most famous for. Continue reading
Bobby Owsinski Talks Music, Marketing and Recording
Music industry vet Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert this week on the Music Biz Weekly podcast for a wide ranging talk about music streaming,. Continue reading
Audioboom Acquires Triton Digital For $185 Million
In a reverse takeover, podcast platform Audioboom is buying digital audio tech firm Triton Digital. Under the deal announced Tuesday morning, U.K.-based Audioboom will buy Canada's Triton Digital for $185. Continue reading
Pandora Predicts: Pop Singer Glenn Travis, Rap Duo EarthGang Debut
In this edition of the Pandora Predictions Chart, we look at the rise of rap duo EarthGang, an LA based electronic duo with a particular affinity for live performances, and. Continue reading
