Audio

Perspectives: Opinions from our network of advisors, investors, operators and analysts on the risks and opportunities they see. So far, 2019 has seen the audio industry abuzz with acquisition deals, new funding rounds, and snazzy new feature launches. As the music-streaming industry evolves, what’s in...

On Our Radar: Deals we are paying attention to for their impact on industry. Media company Entertainment One (eOne), acquired Audio Network, a British music licensing service and publisher of film, TV, advertising, and digital content, for a about $215 million in cash and stock. The...

On Our Radar: Deals we are paying attention to for their impact on industry. Tuesday was a good day for the recording industry and music streaming services, which are fast becoming the standard way people pay for music. The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry...

On Our Radar: Deals we are paying attention to for their impact on industry. Cybersecurity risks multiply by the day. Then it’s no surprise that companies combating those risks are racing to keep up. Enter CyberRisk Alliance. In its second acquisition in five weeks, CyberRisk Alliance, a B2B...

On Our Radar: Deals we are paying attention to for their impact on industry. Driven by a maturing and fast-growing audio advertising market, M&A activity in the podcasting space continues apace. The latest example is the audio streaming platform Spotify’s plan to acquire the podcasting content...

On Our Radar: Deals we are paying attention to for their impact on industry. The latest round of funding means unveiling new products and global expansion for the Santa Monica-based online music licensing platform Songtradr. The company has completed a $12 million Series B round earlier this month, led...

Key Takeaways: ● Podcast advertising is growing. Revenues are projected to reach $659 million by 2020, compared with $169 million in 2016. ● Measurement difficulties have slowed industry growth — but analytics are improving. ● The audio advertising market will transform from a startup-friendly market to one...

Key Takeaways: ● Podcast advertising is growing. Revenues are projected to reach $659 million by 2020, compared with $169 million in 2016. ● Measurement difficulties have slowed industry growth — but analytics are improving. ● The audio advertising market will transform from a startup-friendly market to one...

On Our Radar: Deals we are paying attention to for their impact on industry. Since the New Oxford American Dictionary named “podcast” its word of the year in 2005, podcasts have become big business. Media outlets, such as National Public Radio and the New York Times, now boast...