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Is It Possible That Radio Dodged The Digital Bullet?

Source: HypeBot
February 1, 2019

With conventional broadcast radio now beset from all sides by streaming services, podcasts, and satellite, the future of this form of legacy entertainment is often brought into question, however some key signs suggest it may be weathering the digital storm better than expected. Guest post by Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media Strategy No matter who you talk to, there's no denying broadcast radio is facing existential challenges largely due to the onslaught of digital media – in both of the ...

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JazzWeek Radio Chart: January 28, 2019

Source: JazzWeek
January 25, 2019

All About Jazz publishes the weekly JazzWeek radio chart. Discover new releases, track chart movement, and learn what is being played on jazz radio stations around the United States. Enjoy!

TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 2 1 Harold Mabern The Iron Man: Live at Smoke (Smoke Sessions) 291 287 +4 1 49 1 8 2 1 2 Pat Bianchi In The Moment (Savant) 274 296 -22 3 51 1 7 3 3 3 ...

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What Do People Listen To While Driving?

Source: HypeBot
January 19, 2019

The confines of a car have long been a favorite spot for enjoying music, helped by the rise of streaming and the enduring popularity of radio. Here we look into what it is that car goers listen to and why. Guest post by Giles Kirkland Many people feel that music sounds better when they are on the road car travel gives us an excellent opportunity to catch up with the latest sounds and enjoy a spot of musical nostalgia whilst ...

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JazzWeek Radio Chart: January 21, 2019

Source: JazzWeek
January 18, 2019

All About Jazz publishes the weekly JazzWeek radio chart. Discover new releases, track chart movement, and learn what is being played on jazz radio stations around the United States. Enjoy!

TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 2 1 Pat Bianchi In The Moment (Savant) 296 225 +71 1 51 1 6 2 1 2 Harold Mabern The Iron Man: Live at Smoke (Smoke Sessions) 287 243 +44 0 54 1 7 3 4 3 David ...

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SiriusXM Subs Grow, But Could Autonomous Cars End That?

Source: HypeBot
January 18, 2019

Recent news that Sirius XM has gained around 1.3 million subscribers, along with the reality that almost every new car manufactured has it as a built-in option all seems like good news for the satellite radio company, at least for now, but what happens when autonomous cars begin to encroach on their market? Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 With news that SiriusXM added around 1.3 million new subscribers last year, things are looking up for the satellite broadcast service. Sirius now ...

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Pandora Adds In-App Voice Control

Source: HypeBot
January 16, 2019

Pandora has added Voice Mode, a native smart assistant that allows listeners to control its mobile streaming apps using voice commands. While most music streaming services can be controlled via third party voice apps like Alexa and Google Assistant, only Pandora and Amazon offer it within their own app. Users do not need a Premium account to access Voice Mode. Pandora will start rolling out access to select listeners on iOS and Android today, with general availability for all mobile ...

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JazzWeek Radio Chart: January 14, 2019

Source: JazzWeek
January 11, 2019

All About Jazz publishes the weekly JazzWeek radio chart. Discover new releases, track chart movement, and learn what is being played on jazz radio stations around the United States. Enjoy!

TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 1 1 Harold Mabern The Iron Man: Live at Smoke (Smoke Sessions) 243 306 -63 2 53 1 6 2 2 2 Pat Bianchi In The Moment (Savant) 225 239 -14 4 49 2 5 3 3 3 ...

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JazzWeek Radio Chart: December 24, 2018

Source: JazzWeek
December 21, 2018

All About Jazz publishes the weekly JazzWeek radio chart. Discover new releases, track chart movement, and learn what is being played on jazz radio stations around the United States. Enjoy!

TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 1 1 Harold Mabern The Iron Man: Live at Smoke (Smoke Sessions) 306 303 +3 1 54 1 5 2 2 2 Pat Bianchi In The Moment (Savant) 239 256 -17 2 51 2 4 3 5 3 ...

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