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Spotify HiFi: Why it is a Big Deal and What it Means for the Consumer Audio Market, New Report from Futuresource Consulting

This announcement is significant. Spotify has been historically reluctant to offer lossless streaming, which demonstrates a shift in consumer expectations. As Spotify is the leading streaming player with 155 million subscribers globally, it means that high-quality audio will finally be within reach of mainstream adoption.

Emerging MarketsMelissa FisherFebruary 25, 2021audio competition, Consumer Audio Market, Audio Streaming, Futuresource Consulting, COVID-19, HiFi

Local Radio Stations Now Rank Fifth Among Local Advertising Platforms As Overall Ad Revenue Dips in 2017: BIA/Kelsey

Overall radio ad revenue dipped to $13.87 Billion in 2017, according to new research from BIA/Kelsey. Two new BIA reports examine the state of the radio industry to explain the effect of new audio competition, audience levels, programming trends, transactions and provide market profiles of Nielsen Audio-rated stations.

Nate FisherApril 12, 2018BIA Kelsey, Local Radio, audio competition, radio advertising, digital advertising