The technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) practice at Deloitte, the business advisory firm, has announced its predictions for the UK TMT sector in 2019. The news comes following the launch of the eighteenth edition of Deloitte’s TMT Predictions 2019 report. Smart Speakers: the hear and now Deloitte predicts that smart speakers – internet-connected speakers with integrated […]
The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), host of the Wimbledon Championships, has announced it has seen great success from an innovative platform launched this year that streams live audio coverage to social media, registering over 750,00 views and generating direct engagement with just under 60,000 fans. The Wimbledon Radio Channel, the organisation’s live radio broadcast of […]
The BBC has unveiled a new audio streaming app that it says is part of the corporation’s plans to “reinvent the BBC for a new generation”. BBC Sounds is a collection of the broadcaster’s live and on-demand radio, as well as music and podcasts in one place. The BBC says the app is designed […]
Armed with the ability to target ads to voice-activated devices, more than two-thirds (68%) of advertisers plan to create ads specifically for these gadgets in the coming year. A survey of 232 UK media agency and brand-side executives by MTM has found that 79% of advertisers and agencies believe reaching audiences through voice-activated devices in […]
Samsung is the latest company to team up with NextRadio to bring FM service to its new phones. The company will unlock FM chips in all its upcoming smartphones in the US and Canada. The bulk of smartphones around the world are manufactured with an FM chip, but hardware makers often do not unlock them. […]
Music streaming service Pandora has introduced its first ever on-demand service, as it finally provides an answer to the services offered by the likes of Spotify, Apple and Amazon. The new Pandora Premium service will cost $9.99 (£8.23) a month and enable users to experience Pandora’s radio service, while also being able to search for […]
In an Australian first, the radio industry has launched RadioApp, a new mobile app, created by industry body Commercial Radio Australia and app developer All In Media, that allows consumers to live stream 250 Australian radio stations on the go. The free app allows listeners to tune in to Australian radio from anywhere in the […]
HelloFresh, the global leading provider of fresh food at home, has launched a new campaign breathing fresh life into the often-underused medium of radio advertising. The World’s Fastest Recipes campaign, created by XXS Amsterdam, launched in the Netherlands on Monday October 17th. It uses smartphone technology to share recipe inspiration with a wide audience – […]
As the battle for drivers continues to heat up, on-demand car services are tacking on more benefits to build up their army. Today, Uber is taking that one step further with the launch of Pandora music on its driver app. Drivers now have an alternative to traditional radio and are able to enjoy personalized music, […]