The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: The U.S. Copyright Royalty Board delivers new webcaster royalty rates for payments to record labels. Also, Vivendi takes a majority stake in Radionomy's online radio platform.Av Internet Radio Rewind

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The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Adele's history-making album; Pandora raises $300-million for ambitious 2016; Songza nears the end; Acast raids WNYC in U.S. launch.Av Internet Radio Rewind

The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Rdio enters bankruptcy, Pandora takes it over and announces dramatic expansion of its strategic vision for 2016; podcast advertiser sentiment study; Adele holds back from streaming.Av Internet Radio Rewind

The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: CBS re-defines "oldies" in court; YouTube launches its music app after a two-year wait; new "podcast radio" app; iHeart pitches to the kids; more.Av Internet Radio Rewind

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The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: A podcasting "upfront"; one-trillion streams; new music service from a phone maker; Rdio does radio; Apple's new patent.Av Internet Radio Rewind

The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Apple Music discloses audience numbers; Hubbard Radio buys into podcasting; webcast metrics for June.Av Internet Radio Rewind

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The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Scripps acquires Midroll Media in first-ever deal of its kind; more.Av Internet Radio Rewind

The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Neil Young exaggerates; FTC and Apple; how do high-schoolers listen?Av Internet Radio Rewind

The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Nielsen mid-year report; U.K. streaming growth; Spotify tells subscribers to unsubscribe; Xbox Music reborn; Facebook and music.Av Internet Radio Rewind

The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Spotify doubles down on data; radio's generational shift; Obama goes on a podcast; Asheville radio station goes non-commercial for one month.Av Internet Radio Rewind

The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Is Spotify positioning? Internet radio makes more money; DI.fm crosses over a fence; Google's classical venture; Obama on a podcastAv Internet Radio Rewind

The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Apple announces its new music service; Spotify hits back with growth story; 8tracks also on the move; Triton's Webcast MetricsAv Internet Radio Rewind

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The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: "Serial" producers plan next two seasons; GAANA hacked; Sirius XM lawsuit deepens; new podcast network; Android vs iOS in the car.Av Internet Radio Rewind

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The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: BMI wins lawsuit vs. Pandora; new streaming advertising report; Apple/Beats rumors; Rdio's new planAv Internet Radio Rewind

The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Apple rumors; Spotify gets richer; Grooveshark goes down in deep water; Pandora in the FM business; no streaming in the Vermont State House.Av Internet Radio Rewind

The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Copyright chief wants radio to pay; Copyright Royalty Board starts a music licensing trial; Sirius XM earnings; Pandora earnings; something new for podcasting.Av Internet Radio Rewind

The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: "Serial" wins a Peabody; Apple Watch launch day -- what can you listen to?; new iHeartMedia podcasts; Tidal reaches out to indies; Norway targets FM switch-off.Av Internet Radio Rewind

The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Anthony Bay announces Rdio Live; IFPI global music revenue report; Is Spotify worth $8.4-billion?; 6 Seconds streaming app; EFF wins podcast patent pushback.Av Internet Radio Rewind

The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Streaming exclusives don't stay exclusive; Webcast listening reaches new record; when a music label and a bank hook up; milestone moment for 8tracks; Pandora pays more than half of all webcast royaltiesAv Internet Radio Rewind

The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Tidal relaunch makes it seem new; DASH Radio; Spotify's new Canadian deal; revenue forecast for Internet radio advertising; who wants connected cars?Av Internet Radio Rewind

The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Beats Music leaks; new startup merges listening and broadcasting; new podcast company Amplifi Media; Android Auto hits the road; new AMP bill benefits music producersAv Internet Radio Rewind

The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Streaming surpasses CD sales in 2014 RIAA report; iTunes Radio goes to programmatic sales; Rdio's new social features; Rhapsody plays on Twitter; BBC seeks to reinvent radio.Av Internet Radio Rewind

The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: A radio star moves into podcasting; a profile of the podcast audience; snapshot of radio listening from Nielsen; Pandora's micro-subscription plan; Apple CarPlay throttles up.Av Internet Radio Rewind

The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Beats Music relaunch; "The Infinite Dial" research; a podcast ratings service of the future; second time around for songwriter legislation; digital radio in Europe; another retailer cools on CD salesAv Internet Radio Rewind

The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Local Radio Freedom Act hits Congress; a new podcast network; Led Zeppelin loosens the leash; streaming audio growth projection; something new for Radioplayer; Russell Brand podcast; Starbucks leaves behind CDs.Av Internet Radio Rewind

The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Apple snags a radio DJ; YouTube Radio; A study of streaming ad loads; WNYC podcast chief leaves for startup; Spotify licenses Sony music for Europe; Pandora launches Artist Messaging; Tumblr music takedowns.Av Internet Radio Rewind

The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Pandora makes direct licensing deal with Naxos; new survey of ad agencies and streaming audio; streaming now in UK albums chart; Nielsen launches online radio measurement; Rhapsody updates audience metrics; research report on mobile music; TeamRock Radio goes underground …

The weekly update of news you need to know in streaming music and online audio, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: U.S. Copyright Office slams radio royalty exemption; Webcast metrics for November; Pandora earnings; iHeartMedia enters custom advertising; the newest podcast hit; streaming services expand globally…

The weekly update of news you need to know in streaming music and online audio, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Podcast listener behavior; Pandora's growing reach; Apple iTunes earnings; SoundExchange artist payments in 2014, Spotify joins PlayStation; iHeartRadio's audience milestones.Av Internet Radio Rewind

The weekly update of news you need to know in streaming music and online audio, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Streaming is bigger than AM/FM for teens; does streaming break hit songs?; Shazam is a billion-dollar company; Apple acquires a music data startup; Rdio expands again, reached 84 countries; Saavn music service hits audience milestone; Streamus…

The weekly update of news you need to know in streaming music and online audio, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: A torrent of new metrics! A review of newly released studies from Nielsen, Triton Digital, Morgan Stanley, and Deloitte. ALSO: Rdio in India; a new podcast; Hyundai dashboards ditch the CD player.…

The weekly update of news you need to know in streaming music and online audio, from RAIN News. This week: CES! Plus: CBS launches a podcast network; Deezer acquires Muve Music; Naxos super-serves classical streaming; SiriusXM deliver 2014 results.Av Internet Radio Rewind

The weekly update of news you need to know in streaming music and online audio, from RAIN News. This week: New research into music videos; PodcastOne's breakthrough partnership; Fighting back against a podcast patent; Deezer gets a CEO...and music lyrics; Vessel -- a new video service; Ed Sheeran loves Spotify and calls Taylor Swift a past-era arti…

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The weekly update of news you need to know in streaming music and online audio, from RAIN News. This week: Slacker reboot; Shazam sharpens its sword; Grooveshark plans redemption; Warner Music makes money from streaming; Webcast metrics for September; SoundCloud's fundraising; Spotify tracks your listening…

The weekly update of news you need to know in streaming music and online audio, from RAIN News. This week: Spotify's geo-targeted advertising; WTMJ ultra-mobile live webcasts; Pandora's new app; Rhapsody's birthday stats; Podcast One argues with Stitcher; Music Freedom expandsAv Internet Radio Rewind