Exaget Week in Review
Week in Review – June Week 1
Highlights of this week include new data from research firm Zenith and why radio is still king of all media. Furthermore, we look into what type of podcast listeners consume what products. This Week in Review ends on a story about someone who wins a radio competition 34 years after entering – highlighting the power andRead More
Week in Review – May Week 4
Lawsuits, new laws and new strategies make up the most part of this Week in Review. PayPal is suing Pandora Music over trademark infringement. Plus, we take a look at a tough new law that social media platforms may face to tackle the rise of objectionable videos. Furthermore, we learn how important YouTube really isRead More
Week in Review – May Week 3
Happy Monday! This Week in Review has highlighted a lot of interesting statistics and facts now that both Jacobs Media Strategies and RAJAR have released their latest consumer reports. RAJAR has shown some brilliant news for commercial radio, although some not so good news for BBC radio. Plus, we take a look at NPR’s summer podcastRead More
Week in Review – May Week 2
This Week in Review takes a look at the growth of podcasts and voice-controlled devices, as well as why Germany is aiming to ban FM radio receivers. Furthermore, we will be looking into why Belgian radio stations have left radio aggregator TuneIn. Additionally, we see why Universal want to cancel the deal for Prince catalogueRead More
Week in Review – May Week 1
This Week in Review looks into a variety of brands and their innovations to drive more revenue. YouTube are doing this by introducing original programs. Snapchat are also aiming to drive more revenue by launching a self-serve ad manager and SiriusXM are starting a brand new radio station. YouTube is Adding 40 Celebrity-Driven OriginalRead More
Week in Review – April Week 4
Welcome to April’s last Week in Review. This week we will be looking at some lighthearted innovations that are going on; from Channel 4’s super targeted adverts to a crisp packet that plays music! Read on to discover how the myth that shorter podcasts are the most popular has been debunked and why Apple have launched aRead More
Week in Review – April Week 3
This Week in Review will be taking a look at two brand new radio stations. One targets tradespeople and the other allows users to create and upload their own radio show. In other news, more and more radio stations are using dashboard displays as an advertising platform. Additionally, internet ad spend in the UK hasRead More
Week in Review – April Week 2
Happy Easter! This Week in Review focuses on younger consumers. We have discovered that roughly 7 in 10 teen smartphone users spend at least three hours a day watch videos on their mobile! Furthermore, it turns out younger consumers are not overly keen on self-driving cars. We will also be taking a look at audio consumptionRead More
Week in Review – April Week 1
This Week in Review will mostly focus on streaming. RIAA have reported that streaming has generated the majority of the music industry’s revenues for the first time ever! Furthermore, Spotify are giving more flexibility to artists by signing a new deal with UMG and Kanye West’s album is the first ever to go platinum entirelyRead More
Week in Review – March Week 5
This Week in Review will mostly focus on the trends and patterns in audio consumption. The music industry has finally increased it’s music sales figures. Furthermore, Pandora and Spotify have been compared with users showing which is the most satisfying streaming service. We will also be taking a look into the future of internet adRead More
Week in Review – March Week 4
Happy Monday! This Week in Review will be focusing on Google’s scandalous advertisement placement as well as what Panoply are doing to engage their listeners. Furthermore, we will take a look at some good news for iHeartMedia and the future of the connected car; with digital radio in cars predicted to double by 2021 andRead More
Week in Review – March Week 3
Some new findings are highlighted in this Week in Review, with new consumer research revealing that more people have Netflix in their household than a DVR. Furthermore, Pandora have teamed up with Neuro-Insight to show that their audio ads outperform both television and terrestrial radio. In addition, a new app which pays users to answerRead More
Week in Review – March Week 2
The Infinite Dial results are here and this Week in Review highlights some interesting findings. Furthermore, the UK have something to be proud of; the UK’s commercial radio sector has reaped its largest ever annual advertising revenue total in 2016. In addition, there’s a new and improved version of the app which encourages users to make theirRead More
Week in Review – March Week 1
This Week in Review has announcement after announcement, with Google announcing a brand new live TV service and Soundcloud revealing a cheaper subscription option. Additionally, Spotify have taken to Twitter to make public the subscriber milestone it has reached and Jacobs Media have released the results of their consumer survey. Google Announce YouTube TV Google have officially announcedRead More
Week in Review – February Week 4
Welcome to February’s last Week in Review! February has flown by! This Week in Review brings to the spotlight at an in-car audio innovation with the world’s first ever voice-controlled hybrid radio for cars! Furthermore, we look at an app that allows Apple devices to access Amazon Alexa. We’ve also found the most popular deviceRead More
Week in Review – February Week 3
This week has been all about positivity and celebrations. Stars and radio stations around the world celebrated World Radio Day on Monday, meanwhile Spotify celebrated the power of audio, releasing a three part campaign exploring the role of audio. Furthermore, the government have pledged to modernise radio regulations and Facebook are making several changes toRead More
Week in Review – February Week 2
This Week in Review is all about RAJAR figures; with Radio 1 presenter Nick Grimshaw losing half a million listeners. However, radio’s future remains bright; with 90% of the adult UK population tuning in to radio every week! Additionally, we cover how effective brand advertising actually is. We have also found what the great StevieRead More
Week in Review – February Week 1
This Week in Review has highlighted a huge variety of radio, advertising and digital news, from Facebook launching a new tool for advertisers to hackers using radio stations to deliver anti-Trump messages! Additionally, The National Lottery have used the digital age to their advantage by delivering perfectly targeted ads. Facebook Launches Tool for Advertisers to CompareRead More
Week in Review – January Week 4
This week has marked the beginning of mobile ad spend’s hopeful future, with a predicted 17 percent compound annual growth rate and Snapchat investing in targeting ads. Plus, Panoply and Gen-Z Media are aiming to introduce more children to podcasts. Also, FM Scan have a live coverage map of FM radio in Norway on their website.Read More
Week in Review – January Week 3
Hello to all and welcome to January’s third Week in Review. Announcements and controversies have filled this week up; with both Edison Research and Deezer announcing some pretty cool things. Deezer are hoping to get new artists under the spotlight. In addition, Edison Research have released the date of their Infinite Dial! Furthermore, Norway’s controversialRead More
Week in Review – January Week 2
This Week in Review has highlighted some innovations in the digital sector, with audio streaming now becoming the largest share of audio consumption. Furthermore, SoundCloud and Pandora have made some executive decisions. Additionally, digital radio has taken over cars, with 8 out of 10 cars registered in 2016 featuring the latest digital radios. Audio Streaming is MoreRead More
Week in Review – January Week 1
Welcome to Exaget’s first Week in Review, a weekly roundup of all things radio, digital and advertising, of 2017. This week has marked the end of Norway’s FM network and the beginning of two partnerships between Ford and Toyota and iHeartMedia and Google. In addition, Pandora take a step into the future by adding newRead More
Week in Review – December Week 5
Welcome to 2016’s last ever Week in Review. This week’s review has made us question whether 2017 will in fact be the year of cassette tapes and voice controlled connected cars. Plus, could the vast increase in digital ad spend mean the end of FM/AM radio ad spend? Cassette Tapes are Making a Comeback There is a mounting demand for radio cassette players;Read More
Week in Review – December Week 4
This Week in Review will be looking at what some of the biggest companies are doing to include digital radio in their business. We will also be seeing how well live streaming services really are doing compared to radio. Plus, we find out why police radio is also going digital. Facebook to Add a LiveRead More
Internet Radio – The Next Big Thing: Exaget Week in Review
Internet radio has entered its first teenage years. 2015 has marked its thirteenth year, and internet radio has already come a long way for something that’s still relatively young and fresh. Whilst other radio platforms, such as DAB or the sage analogue, are struggling in keeping up with the hip competition that is online musicRead More
Radio Round-Up: Exaget Week in Review
Last week we dedicated our Week in Review to the Super Bowl and its (lack of) digital advertising. This week, it’s the turn of the radio industry, as we look at some station changes, new faces, and a transformation to the UK’s Official Albums Chart that reflects changing listening habits. Read all about it:Read More
Digital Didn’t Get Ready to Rumble: Exaget Week in Review
Across the pond, each year the Americans have one of the biggest advertising events. It’s also an event where they play their Americanised version of our rugby, but that’s not really the bit that interests us here at Exaget. The Super Bowl is synonymous with big faces; Halftime Show celebrities, NFL players, and of course,Read More
The Importance of Content: Exaget Week in Review
In last week’s Week in Review we looked at the growth and acquisition of some well-known and emerging music streaming services as this market becomes increasingly competitive. This week we’re looking at the various ways in which brands and companies use their content across a variety of platforms to reach new audiences while keeping theirRead More
Acquisition and Growth in World of Music: Exaget Week in Review
Our last Week in Review looked at the turning of the tide for online music streaming services, as two more companies entered the fray; but radio still remains as the go-to-place for new music discovery. This week we’re looking at growth and acquisition, as some of our favourite and well-known companies acquire new investments andRead More
Week in Review – June Week 2
June 12, 2017 by Camii Whidborne • Week in Review
This Week in Review shows the serious changes that radio must make on social media in order to keep listeners. Furthermore, we take a look at how Apple will start competing with Amazon Echo and Google Home and we finally see the end of SiriusXM and Pandora’s on-again, off-again deal! SiriusXM Invest $480 Million inRead More
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