Vobile Acquires Pex; Podcasts Attract Music Superfans, Streamers
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New Data Shows Podcasts Attract Music Superfans And Streamers
Luminate’s study found that more than a quarter (28%) of all weekly podcast listeners are music superfans, and are 40% more likely to be in that music superfan group when compared to the population overall.
Vobile Completes Acquisition of Pex
The acquisition enhances Vobile’s services for the music industry and strengthens its position as the global solution provider for digital audio and video content protection and monetization.
Google's enterprise cloud gets a music-generating AI model
Lyria, Google’s text-to-music model, is now available in preview for select customers, and the company’s Veo 2 video-creation model has been enhanced with new editing and visual effects customization options.
Africa-focused music streamer Mdundo hits 39.2m users as it expands into first francophone market
Mdundo maintained its lowered annual revenue guidance due to billing issues with its two largest telecom partners.
Radio.Cloud Integrates With Quu to Boost Dashboards
Partnership allows stations to deliver synchronized visuals and text to in-car displays.
Spotify finally has a feature I'm truly envious of as a Tidal user
Its new playlist – Concerts Near You – takes that gig integration further and is a tool I believe could be very useful for keen gig-goers like me.
RHEI’s Made for Music Transforms Audience Growth for Music Companies With Fully Managed Agentic AI
While labels, distributors, and major music companies have mastered distribution for official content, their strategies are often focused on getting assets live rather than embedding in the communities that drive culture.
Campfire Audio Launches Its New Alien Brain In Ear Monitors
Portland-based Campfire Audio has announced its second new pair of IEMs in a month. The all-new Alien Brain earphones are the next entry in Campfire’s acclaimed line of hybrid-design, in-ear monitors.
Latin music streams increase 19% on Audiomack- reflecting the genre’s global growth
Audiomack has expanded its footprint in Latin America, renewing and extending its licensing deal with Warner Music to strengthen its catalog in the region. This move has boosted the platform’s offering in major markets like Mexico and the Dominican Republic.
Everyone wants to monetise fandom – but we must fix fan data first
In recent years, the music industry has turned its focus to engaging superfans, and it is no surprise – fandom has already proven lucrative.
Beatchain Expands Global Reach with Appointments in North America, Asia and Africa
Beatchain, the AI-driven A&R and artist services platform for independent music, has appointed Holly Hutchison, Umesh Luthria and Nick Hamman as regional brand ambassadors for North America, Asia and Africa, respectively.
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