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Deezer launches Sonos Voice Control

17/06/2022

Deezer launches Sonos Voice Control as part of a new partnership between the two companies. With Sonos Voice Control, Sonos users will be able to stream their favourite music from Deezer effortlessly, using only their voice. In addition Deezer has updated its app interface to include an improved user experience, with access to Deezer’s exclusive recommendation feature Flow. Charles Jaubert, VP Partner Strategy & Business Development at Deezer said, “I am thrilled to see our […]

Top 50 US podcasts for Q1 2022

11/05/2022

The Top 50 US podcasts for Q1 2022 chart according to Edison Podcast Metrics, formerly known as the Podcast Consumer Tracking Report has been published by Edison Research. Edison Podcast Metrics is the only podcast measurement service that measures the relative audience size and demographics of all podcast networks in the US. The Edison Podcast Metrics Top 50 Podcasts of Q1 2022 list is derived from data collected continuously Q2 2021 – Q1 2022, from […]

US moms increasingly use hands free smart devices

11/05/2022

US moms increasingly use hands free smart devices with two thirds having 2 smart speakers according to a recent survey by Edison Research. Moms and Media 2022 builds on data from The Infinite Dial, Wondery and ART19 plus an online survey of US moms. The report highlights device usage and media consumption of moms in the US, now two years into COVID and entering a much awaited phase of normalcy. In addition, from the online supplemental […]

Qobuz expands into Latin America and Portugal

05/05/2022

Qobuz expands into Latin America and Portugal with the opening of its service in six new countries – five in Latin America and one in Europe, doubling the number of markets covered in two years. Supported by its recent fundraising of £18.4 million, Qobuz is continuing to expand. After its launch in Australia, New Zealand and the Nordic countries in April 2021, plus the acquisition of the Japanese high-resolution download service e-onkyo music, the French platform […]

UK Indie music has fourth consecutive year of growth

15/04/2022

UK Indie music has fourth consecutive year of growth is one of the insights from the BPI’s recently published annual yearbook All About the Music 2022. This and other observations are based on data from the Official Chart Company and shows that: Independent labels’ share of the UK music market grew to just under 27% in 2021, boosted by classic LP releases and 60 indie albums entering the Top 10 Official Albums Chart Independents’ share […]

The US Latin music market grew 35% in 2021

14/04/2022

The US Latin music market grew 35% in 2021 continuing a 6-year trend of double-digit growth according to the RIAA, the American recorded music industry association. Although $886 million marks an all time high, 2021 revenues adjusted for inflation remain 15% below the value of Latin’s strongest year in 2005. Latin’s share of US music revenues grew to 5.9% up from 5.4% in 2020. Revenues from streaming formats grew by 36% to an all-time high […]

Amazon Music to increase some plans

14/04/2022

Amazon Music is to increase some plans from the 5th May affecting mainly Single Device and Prime discounted subscriptions. The affected Amazon Music Unlimited plans in the UK are: The Amazon Music Single-Device Plan is changing from £3.99 to £4.99 per month. The Amazon Music Unlimited Individual Plan (discounted price for Amazon Prime members) is changing from £7.99 to £8.99 per month, or from £79 to £89 per year. The updated pricing starts on the 5th May 2022 and existing subscriber will begin seeing the […]