In a sign of the growing popularity of internet audio platforms in India, vernacular podcasting app Kuku FM has raised $19.5 million in Series B funding led by South Korean gaming giant Krafton. So far, KuKu has managed to raise $25 in funding. Kuku FM, which claims to have 6 million paying active users, said […]
Australia-based podcast service, Whooshkaa was bought by Spotify, but specific terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Whooshkaa’s innovative technology makes it easier and faster for broadcasters to transform their existing audio content into on-demand podcast content. This technology will soon be integrated into Spotify’s podcast and enterprise advertising platform megaphone, enabling radio publishers to […]
Australia based podcast service, Whooshkaa was bought by Spotify, but the precise terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Whooshkaa’s innovative technology makes it easier and faster for broadcasters to turn their existing audio content into on-demand podcast content. This technology will soon be integrated into Spotify’s podcast and corporate advertising platform. Megaphone, enabling radio […]
With so many fintech companies willing to offer small loans, borrowers risk getting lost and falling for scam loan apps offering instant credit online. After the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, many people faced job losses or pay cuts as businesses took a severe beating. Moving to a lower pay scale overnight is nearly impossible […]
San Diego, California, October 15, 2021 – (PR.com) – In every episode of Freedom with NFTs, Lauren Turton interviews NFT gurus who share their experiences, strategies, tools and tips so the Freedom with NFTs audience can dive in even deeper into creating their own freedom with NFTs. Guest speakers include: Jason Falovich, co-founder of @NFT, […]
About a month after signing a “global” administrative agreement with Joni Mitchell, Reservoir (NASDAQ: RSVR) backed audio entertainment and podcast production company Audio Up in a $ 12 million Series B run by SiriusXM. Reservoir recently announced its participation in Audio Up’s multi-million dollar Series B, which debuted last year and has already raised $ […]
Reservoir Media, headquartered in New York City, has invested in audio entertainment company and podcast content production studio Audio Up. As one of the “key contributions” of the recently announced $ 12 million Series B closing by Audio Up, which was led by SiriusXM, Reservoir says its investment will help Audio Up further develop its […]
Quake, a subscription podcast company founded by media veterans, has raised an additional $ 3.5 million, Axios has learned. Details: The round was led by Chicago Ventures with the participation of a few individual investors, including Cameo Founder and CEO Steven Galanis and SpotHero Founder and CEO Mark Lawrence. “We are very encouraged by Quake’s […]
LIZHI Podcast is the first Chinese-language podcast app to be introduced by Apple GUANGZHOU, CHINA, May 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — LIZHI INC. (“LIZHI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LIZI), a leading online UGC audio community and online interactive audio entertainment platform. China, is delighted to announce that its new app LIZHI Podcast (LIZHI BOK in Chinese) […]
LIZHI Podcast is the first Chinese language podcast app brought to you by Apple GUANGZHOU, CHINA, May 28, 2021 / PRNewswire / – LIZHI INC. (“LIZHI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LIZI), an online UGC audio community and interactive audio entertainment platform in China, is pleased to announce that its new LIZHI Podcast app (LIZHI BOKE […]
Former A + E Networks director Andrew Kuo and former New York Times director Kareem Rahma have started a podcast company to multiply stories by and about people of color in the audio industry. The pair launched SomeFriends, which is backed by investors including Hyphen Capital, media veteran Sean Cohan; James Cole, Jr., AIG Board […]
Popular digital entertainment company Earshot has announced the launch of Dolby Atmos on its podcast streaming service app. With Dolby Atmos, the Earshot podcast app promises to deliver an immersive audio experience in multiple Indian languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, and Bhojpuri, in addition to English on mobile phones. “Earshot has brought top-notch journalism and […]
Mark Cuban is getting into the audio and podcasting hype. Alongside co-founder Falon Fatemi, he plans to launch Fireside, a “next-generation podcast platform” that facilitates live conversation, according to an email sent to potential creative partners seen by The edge. The idea of the app is similar to the Live Audio Starter Clubhouse, except for […]
In today’s ExchangeWire news summary: Twitter Strengthens Plans For Its Own Podcasting Network By Acquiring The Breaker Podcast App; fuboTV live sports streaming service reports better-than-expected results for 2020; and the American box office sees its revenues plummet by 81%. Twitter leverages Spaces with purchase of Breaker Twitter has acquired Breaker, a social podcasting app, […]
Click here to read the full article. Wondery, the independent podcast producer and network, has launched a dedicated app that showcases its range of original programming. The hope: that the new Wondery app will grab more listeners – and part them with hard cash to listen to its shows ad-free. Four-year-old Wondery founder and CEO […]
Interactive crime and mystery studio company Solve says it has raised $ 20 million in funding Solve – an interactive crime and mystery studio spun off from Elisabeth Murdoch’s vertical networks – announced it has raised $ 20 million from Elisabeth Murdoch, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Upfront Ventures and Advancit Capital (Shari Redstone). With this funding […]
As I use Apple Maps day to day, I to like Waze for car trips longer than about half an hour. With its proactive alerts for speed cameras, upcoming traffic and road debris, I find it essential for summer travel. One of Waze’s biggest innovations recently has been its Waze Audio Kit, a set of […]
NEW YORK–(COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Luminaire, a podcast technology and content company, today launched its free podcast app and premium subscription content network. Luminary Premium subscribers will have access to over 40 podcasts of some of podcasting’s most recognizable voices, legendary artists, and diverse and emerging voices. “We’re excited to bring Luminary’s free podcast app and […]
While we sometimes have the impression everyone has a podcast these days, the truth is, most Americans still don’t listen to podcasts on a regular basis. The Y Combinator-backed team behind The Podcast App plans to change that. And yes, that’s the real name of the app. Co-founder and CEO Martín Siniawski argued that most […]
Tired of browsing podcasts looking for a specific topic rather than an entire channel? A new podcast app has developed a way to solve this problem. CastBox allows users to search for specific keywords or phrases within the podcast itself rather than general podcast titles which may or may not relate to a particular topic. […]