Most Active Articles 2013-05-24T17:40:49.500-04:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:internet-radio Jenn LaRocco jlarocco496 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11438594801492579872-f3c31b8c2f1cf9ef14a515da73f17fd7 2012-10-19T03:14:48.313-04:00

The digital vendor that powers music services for Samsung, HTC, RIM and others is taking on investment to expand its offering from downloads to streaming, radio and more.

The digital vendor that powers music services for Samsung, HTC, RIM and others is taking on investment to expand its offering from downloads to streaming, radio and more. http://paidcontent.org/2012/10/18/music-supplier-7digital-takes-10-million-to-do-on-demand-radio/ Grant Goddard ggoddard920 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5563445600575206592-b0a52344a5d0c34deb76c5810d88b7dc 2012-10-27T12:21:55.712-04:00

The three major labels and artist managers will meet in New York and Nashville next week to discuss their plans for addressing the Internet Radio Fairness Act and the...

The three major labels and artist managers will meet in New York and Nashville next week to discuss their plans for addressing the Internet Radio Fairness Act and the... http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/digital-and-mobile/major-labels-artist-managers-to-meet-in-1007992532.story Grant Goddard ggoddard920 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8573383319453611121-da86dfaa4bfd9599cf41264c14ce36aa 2012-10-03T05:04:56.492-04:00

If Apple wants to launch their much anticipated, Pandora-like music service, they must negotiate directly with Sony/ATV for public performance rights.

If Apple wants to launch their much anticipated, Pandora-like music service, they must negotiate directly with Sony/ATV for public performance rights. http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/permalink/2012/121002dime Grant Goddard ggoddard920 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14302111657397493885-bfcb32d88e315a6527a507a88f982825 2012-10-03T05:07:32.180-04:00

Subscription music services offering unlimited access to a massive online jukebox have been around for more than a decade, but they're still struggling to attract a mass audience.

Subscription music services offering unlimited access to a massive online jukebox have been around for more than a decade, but they're still struggling to attract a mass audience. http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-rdio-more-money-for-artists-20121001,0,7358360.story Grant Goddard ggoddard920 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5136870383535013880-71f3b5ac1f6f6d4eb35a1b332208f399 2012-10-27T12:12:55.641-04:00

The noise in the lame duck will be mostly related to fiscal cliff and sequestration, but there could be another kind of noise thrown into the mix: music.

The noise in the lame duck will be mostly related to fiscal cliff and sequestration, but there could be another kind of noise thrown into the mix: music. http://influencealley.nationaljournal.com/2012/10/pandora-has-had-twinlogic-stra.php Grant Goddard ggoddard920 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1503219096362691476-4bc87f96de11bc3deaf5eec86ddb078f 2012-10-08T03:54:22.265-04:00

Spotify, a company founded by Daniel Eck and backed by Napster founder Sean Parker among others, saw revenue explode 151 percent to $244 million in fiscal year 2011. Problem is, the cost of growing the company rose 98 percent, and losses have skyrocketed 60 percent to $59 million.

Spotify, a company founded by Daniel Eck and backed by Napster founder Sean Parker among others, saw revenue explode 151 percent to $244 million in fiscal year 2011. Problem is, the cost of growing the company rose 98 percent, and losses have skyrocketed 60 percent to $59 million. http://upstart.bizjournals.com/money/loot/2012/10/05/spotifys-revenue-and-loss-explode.html?page=all Grant Goddard ggoddard920 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14712852133465574837-8ed496ecefade16c07afd31e099baf01 2012-10-26T04:06:49.641-04:00

Apple's offer to the labels for an Internet radio service is getting mixed reviews, insiders tell CNET.

Apple's offer to the labels for an Internet radio service is getting mixed reviews, insiders tell CNET. http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57540528-93/apples-proposed-web-radio-service-is-no-certainty/ Grant Goddard ggoddard920 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9397528048923720820-fa6414cfcb5d55bf3739ecb6483e8b1f 2012-10-06T07:28:54.522-04:00

There's a new online service called UberTalk. The purpose is to make it easy to find your favorite talk radio programs or discover new ones then stream or record it.

There's a new online service called UberTalk. The purpose is to make it easy to find your favorite talk radio programs or discover new ones then stream or record it. http://radio.about.com/b/2012/10/05/ubertalk-is-like-a-remote-control-for-talk-radio.htm Grant Goddard ggoddard920 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17138189546950517155-4018cbf58f7df563892ebed1fdce0418 2012-10-15T05:51:38.901-04:00

If Internet Radio Fairness Act is signed into law, Pandora may become an acquisition target for such companies as Amazon, Google, or even Clear Channel Communications...

If Internet Radio Fairness Act is signed into law, Pandora may become an acquisition target for such companies as Amazon, Google, or even Clear Channel Communications... https://wallstcheatsheet.com/stocks/could-amazon-and-google-be-interested-in-pandora.html/ Grant Goddard ggoddard920 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4631276183924598688-d95e32ae778e7d0f0ab904a3f6c31d48 2012-10-11T05:01:04.004-04:00

As the Summit kicked off and Pandora's breakdown of its payments to artists ricocheted around the Internet, Pandora founder Tim Westergren held court at a panel here to discuss the rates the streaming radio platform pays to artists.

As the Summit kicked off and Pandora's breakdown of its payments to artists ricocheted around the Internet, Pandora founder Tim Westergren held court at a panel here to discuss the rates the streaming radio platform pays to artists. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/turnstyle/show-me-the-money-confere_b_1956441.html Grant Goddard ggoddard920 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10321784970871711580-17c5a3c67dd23129f4308e7cd42405ef 2012-10-16T03:15:15.503-04:00

It’s a recurring theme: a new music service hits the market, Pandora’s stock price takes a dip. It happened with Spotify. It happened with news of Apple’s...

It’s a recurring theme: a new music service hits the market, Pandora’s stock price takes a dip. It happened with Spotify. It happened with news of Apple’s... http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/digital-and-mobile/business-matters-should-pandora-fear-xbox-1007980762.story Grant Goddard ggoddard920 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14101178332803668650-0cc935309ca6e6e83e383a0f7ddf10fa 2012-10-13T05:40:12.196-04:00

Is Pandora asking artists to accept lower performance royalties on the assumption of long term gains?

Is Pandora asking artists to accept lower performance royalties on the assumption of long term gains? http://www.radiosurvivor.com/2012/10/12/church-of-pandora-tim-westergrens-leap-of-faith/ Grant Goddard ggoddard920 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10154752181393362268-24bbe7493e2b887da202ee2721ce4c7a 2012-10-03T04:55:59.814-04:00

Fuzz is the latest in a long line of online radio stations that hopes to knock Pandora (and to a lesser extent, Spotify) from its perch.

Fuzz is the latest in a long line of online radio stations that hopes to knock Pandora (and to a lesser extent, Spotify) from its perch. http://newmediarockstars.com/2012/10/fuzz-aims-to-destroy-pandora-with-dj-spun-online-radio/ Grant Goddard ggoddard920 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10951065459517751192-8b092ccb9088baa410246f7957d1326d 2012-10-02T05:43:12.575-04:00

Apple's forthcoming Internet-radio service is facing more complications than licensing issues from Sony/ATV -- sources say there are many hurdles for it to surmount before...

Apple's forthcoming Internet-radio service is facing more complications than licensing issues from Sony/ATV -- sources say there are many hurdles for it to surmount before... http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/digital-and-mobile/apple-s-internet-radio-service-faces-many-1007965272.story Grant Goddard ggoddard920 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1474926111141624167-6545a838e4c190a7cb46b039578ba495 2012-10-16T04:04:21.041-04:00

When Microsoft announced Xbox Music at this year's E3 gaming expo, it sounded like an effort to become the next iTunes.

When Microsoft announced Xbox Music at this year's E3 gaming expo, it sounded like an effort to become the next iTunes. http://edition.cnn.com/2012/10/15/tech/web/xbox-music/?hpt=hp_bn5 Grant Goddard ggoddard920 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13491057321478516544-5335e0bd8110a752b6732d0c6928bc86 2012-10-12T09:36:14.267-04:00

Writers are angry about the royalties they get when their tracks are played – they deserve a bigger (pizza) slice of the action

Writers are angry about the royalties they get when their tracks are played – they deserve a bigger (pizza) slice of the action http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012/oct/10/music-streaming-songwriters-youtube-pandora Grant Goddard ggoddard920 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1705164269210488563-5fb9a5e63ca1ceefb90e6c203b19c5e1 2012-10-18T04:42:13.360-04:00

People say they spend less time going online than a year ago, but the reality is they don't realize how pervasive the Internet has become, says a Forrester analyst.

People say they spend less time going online than a year ago, but the reality is they don't realize how pervasive the Internet has become, says a Forrester analyst. http://allthingsd.com/20121017/nobody-goes-online-anymore/ Grant Goddard ggoddard920 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9299569842027556030-2b995dc7319099b593486cfb308d91a3 2012-10-29T04:17:02.240-04:00

According to those in the know, Apple has stepped up its talks with various music labels, trying to get them on board with a streaming-radio service similar to Pandora.

According to those in the know, Apple has stepped up its talks with various music labels, trying to get them on board with a streaming-radio service similar to Pandora. http://www.apppicker.com/news/2012/10/28/could-pandora-be-in-trouble-talks-of-apple-releasing-online-radio-service/ Grant Goddard ggoddard920 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4818709157266834264-5a5601a0016482bbf29797c0b5809a2b 2012-10-05T03:33:26.188-04:00

TuneIn, the online radio service that just raised $16 million from an impressive group of Silicon Valley venture capital firms, quietly amassed over 40 million monthly active listeners over the last few years. Lately, however, the company has been starting to make a bit more noise about its success while also consistently adding new features to its service. Today, for example, TuneIn announced that its users can now enable automatic Facebook sharing for whenever they tune to a station or favorite a station or song.

TuneIn, the online radio service that just raised $16 million from an impressive group of Silicon Valley venture capital firms, quietly amassed over 40 million monthly active listeners over the last few years. Lately, however, the company has been starting to make a bit more noise about its success while also consistently adding new features to its service. Today, for example, TuneIn announced that its users can now enable automatic Facebook sharing for whenever they tune to a station or favorite a station or song. http://techcrunch.com/2012/10/04/tunein-turns-on-facebook-scrobbling-for-its-online-radio-service/ Grant Goddard ggoddard920 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9847038426942238431-f4a0b271a19c85fca462aa5af61c3ffe 2012-10-04T04:50:15.266-04:00

The online radio service is trying to mobilize its more than 150 million listeners behind the Internet Radio Fairness Act. The popular online radio service Pandora is aiming to ride the same wave of Internet activism that sank the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in its push for changes to the music royalty system.

The online radio service is trying to mobilize its more than 150 million listeners behind the Internet Radio Fairness Act. The popular online radio service Pandora is aiming to ride the same wave of Internet activism that sank the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in its push for changes to the music royalty system. http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley/technology/258881-pandora-aims-for-sopa-repeat-in-battle-over-online-music-royalties Grant Goddard ggoddard920 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11127558069685410731-9d649962d6621735bdb285bb3e8a6e3f 2012-10-04T04:46:55.283-04:00

Musicmetric, the London-based agency which tracks online music consumption, reckons there is evidence that the presence of services like Spotify in a market has a tangible impact on illegal file-sharing.

Musicmetric, the London-based agency which tracks online music consumption, reckons there is evidence that the presence of services like Spotify in a market has a tangible impact on illegal file-sharing. http://www.thecmuwebsite.com/article/bittorrent-use-down-where-spotify-hangs-out/ Grant Goddard ggoddard920 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6678993708273582502-b5c9bec8ff847b084ce1007dd968853f 2012-10-26T03:20:22.532-04:00

Apple Inc. has intensified talks with major music labels to start an advertising supported streaming-radio competitor to Pandora Media Inc. by early next year, according to people with knowledge of the negotiations.

Apple Inc. has intensified talks with major music labels to start an advertising supported streaming-radio competitor to Pandora Media Inc. by early next year, according to people with knowledge of the negotiations. http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloomberg/article/Apple-Streaming-Radio-Service-Said-to-Challenge-3983010.php Grant Goddard ggoddard920 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12567627984144993841-451e344d1fe2bfde8fea9fc9d24caf27 2012-10-05T03:37:28.032-04:00

Listener hours for Pandora during the month of September 2012 were 1.15 billion, an increase of 67% from 687 million during the same period last year.

Listener hours for Pandora during the month of September 2012 were 1.15 billion, an increase of 67% from 687 million during the same period last year. http://www.virtual-strategy.com/2012/10/04/pandora-announces-september-2012-audience-metrics Grant Goddard ggoddard920 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16435467321134347024-1bf3194d9219ed90e192c900e3a187d4 2012-10-05T03:41:24.181-04:00

/PRNewswire/ -- Today Slacker, Inc. launched Moogfest 2012, the official radio station of the 2012 Moogfest festival in Asheville, NC. Featuring music from the Moogfest lineup, this Slacker station includes artists such as Orbital, Santigold, Explosions in the Sky, Nas, Miike Snow and many more.

/PRNewswire/ -- Today Slacker, Inc. launched Moogfest 2012, the official radio station of the 2012 Moogfest festival in Asheville, NC. Featuring music from the Moogfest lineup, this Slacker station includes artists such as Orbital, Santigold, Explosions in the Sky, Nas, Miike Snow and many more. http://www.sacbee.com/2012/10/03/4878325/slacker-radio-launches-moogfest.html Grant Goddard ggoddard920 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15290676611652887844-a80e2bc117b44e4fdd906cd8300d38ef 2012-10-26T04:09:06.667-04:00

Speaking on yesterday's Arbitron conference call to discuss the ratings company's Q3 report, EVP/COO Sean Creamer said that a Web radio ratings service is still in the works.

Speaking on yesterday's Arbitron conference call to discuss the ratings company's Q3 report, EVP/COO Sean Creamer said that a Web radio ratings service is still in the works. http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=2560446 Grant Goddard ggoddard920 3 2 0 1