Trade body AudioUK has launched a public policy campaign urging the UK Government to formally recognise podcasting and audio as a core component of the UK’s creative industries. AudioUK is dedicated to advancing the podcast and audio industry by fostering innovation, supporting creators, and driving commercial and creative growth. Podcasting and audio in the UK […]
Combining digital audio and in-video audio advertising drives brand recall and purchase intent. This is the key finding of research undertaken by Audion, a digital audio player in Europe, in partnership with xpln.ai, a specialist in measuring advertising attention to determine the effectiveness of digital audio advertising. As audio establishes itself across all digital environments, […]
Swedish households are spending more than ever on audio media. During the first quarter of 2025, the average monthly spend on music, audiobooks, and podcasts reached a new record level — SEK170 (€15.5o) per household. This represents a 20 per cent increase on the same period last year. Growth is evident across music, audiobooks and […]
AI-Media, a specialist in AI-powered language technology and solutions, is thrilled to announce an advanced partnership with AudioShake, a pioneering audio technology company specialising in sound separation. This partnership will enhance AI-Media’s LEXI Voice solution, creating a fully automated, high-quality mix with real-time AI voice translation – setting a new industry standard for live broadcast […]
Nevion, a Sony Group Company, announced today Virtuoso SoniX, a high-density converter for audio signals between AES3/Analogue and MADI, allowing a greater number of audio sources to be interfaced with the Virtuoso media node. In turn, Virtuoso offers extensive audio processing functionality as part of its Tune capability. A key component of Sony’s Networked Live […]
Spotify, the audio streaming platform, has launched the Spotify Partner Programme, a new monetisation system for creators in the UK, US, Canada and Australia. “With more than 640 million users and more than 250 million subscribers, Spotify is one of the largest platforms in the world for creators. We’re also continuously building new offerings to […]
Samsung Electronics has announced the integration of Eclipsa Audio — a 3D audio technology developed in partnership with Google — into its 2025 TV and soundbar lineup. “We are proud to lead the industry with the integration of Eclipsa Audio into our 2025 TV and soundbar lineup,” said Taeyong Son, Executive Vice President and Head […]
WARC Advisory and audio media and entertainment company, Audacy, have published a new whitepaper. Breaking Down the Barriers Behind the Audio Investment Gap takes on a number of misperceptions driving the under-utilisation of audio by marketers. In-depth interviews were conducted with 21 experts across leading brands, agencies, measurement companies and publishers in the audio field […]
Kramer, a company specialising in audio-visual experiences, has announced the acquisition of Ashton Bentley, a UK-based provider of collaboration spaces. Kramer says the acquisition is a pivotal step in its three-year strategy, elevating its capabilities and offerings in the Unified Communication and Collaboration (UCC) domain. Ashton Bentley’s solutions enhance Kramer’s current offerings, providing an integrated […]
Parks Associates reports a continued wave of subscription service uptake among US households, led by streaming video, retail memberships, and streaming audio, while 20 per cent of households have a gaming subscription, outpacing gym memberships. Parks Associates recently released a consumer study of 8,000 US internet households, Subscription Memberships and Bundling: Shopping, Video, Gaming, Mobile. […]