RAIN News

RAIN News delivers essential updates and insights on the audio industry, encompassing podcasting, digital audio, and radio. Consistent contributions from Brad Hill cover market trends, key research, technological developments, and significant industry news.

Here are examples of recent coverage:

February podcast production drops to new 12-month low (Listen Notes) We see a dramatic 12% drop in new podcast creation in February, compared to January. That drop also is a 13-month low in productivity. There is also a broader picture.

Cumulus Media files second bankruptcy; $600M at stake Radio/audio giant Cumulus Media has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, in what is called a prepackaged agreement designed to eliminate $600 million in debt.

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