October 22, 2018

Forbes: Voice is “Sizzling New Opportunity” in Advertising

Earlier this month, XAPPmedia participated in a session at Advertising Week titled “How Media and Brands are Using Voice AI to Connect with Consumers” alongside representatives from Cumulus One, 360i and Spark Foundry. Forbes contributor, Lauren deLisa Coleman, covered the session, noting that the consumer adoption of voice assistants and smart speakers, creates a “situation where the stakes become quite interesting for the right brand to problem-solve for appropriate consumer questions and dilemmas, provide value and begin a relationship in a more intimate way than anything that television or mobile currently offers.”
December 13, 2017

WIRED: The Future is Screenless

Amazon Alexa presents an enormous opportunity for brands to connect directly with consumers in their homes. But creating an engaging voice-first experience also has its challenges. Ricki Harris of WIRED discusses this topic in a new article featuring XAPPmedia CEO Pat Higbie and other voice industry leaders’ opinions on why brands should embrace a screenless future.
July 11, 2017

Digiday Features XAPPmedia’s Pat Higbie In Alexa Monetization Article

A recent post in Digiday discusses Amazon’s approach for monetizing Alexa and its implications for publishers. The article cites how both Amazon and publishers are trying to figure out to a monetization strategy for the new audio channel.
May 22, 2017

3 Questions Can Give Your Brand a Voice – Guest Post by Steve Keller

Consumers are flocking to voice assistants such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home but few brands are ready to provide consumers with an on-brand audio expression. The implication is clear: brands need a strategic approach to their use of audio. This goes deeper than simply using sound as a touch point. It requires the intentional use of sound, designed to align brand intent with consumer perception.
May 11, 2017

XAPP Introduces Amazon Echo Ad Monetization for Radio

XAPPmedia pioneered voice interactive ad monetization for radio on mobile and is now working with VoiceLabs to bring that same value to radio stations with Alexa skills. Radio stations can offer their listeners an ad-free experience or they can take advantage of XAPP Ads on Alexa and develop a new source of revenue.
July 6, 2016
Washington Business Journal Features XAPPmedia

Washington Business Journal Names XAPPmedia Startup of the Week

Washington Business Journal recently named XAPP “Startup of the Week” in its TechFlash section. Staff Reporter Andy Medici interviewed XAPPmedia CEO Pat Higbie about the company and its plans for the future.
June 13, 2016

Adotas & XAPPmedia: Ad Blocking From A Streaming Audio POV

An Adotas Q&A with XAPPmedia CMO Bret Kinsella explores how audio streaming can dodge the dangers of ad blocking.
June 6, 2016
BizReport XAPPmedia Interview on Ad Blocking

BizReport & XAPPmedia: How Radio Blocks Ad Blocking

Kristina Knight of BizReport recently interviewed XAPPmedia CMO Bret Kinsella on ad blocking's minimal effect on radio.
June 1, 2016
Spotify Revenue Breakdown

What Spotify’s Financials Tell Us About Streaming Audio Economics – Part 2

Yesterday, we explored the numbers behind Spotify’s tremendous growth in subscription and advertising revenue counterbalanced by its shrinking gross margins. Today, we will discuss where all of that money is going.