Sun & Shazam Re-Up
Sun Broadcast Group and Shazam have entered into a multi-year contract extension to continue their exclusive Shazam for Radio platform. The service allows programming and advertising content on radio stations to be recognized by the Shazam app, launching rich, interactive experiences in real time on mobile devices. National brands and stations have been using Shazam for Radio for the past two years and the service is now widely available to nearly 1,000 stations across America as well as by syndicated shows including The Hit List with Fitz, The Fitz Show, Little Steven’s Underground Garage and Slacker and Steve.
“We are excited to extend our partnership with Sun Broadcast Group,” said Greg Glenday, Shazam’s Chief Revenue Officer. “We are always looking for ways to deliver a great music-discovery experience, and Sun Broadcast Group helps us achieve that. Shazam for Radio is a robust platform for listeners — and for labels and advertisers, it yields unparalleled data insights.”
Jason Bailey, CEO of Sun Broadcast Group remarked, “When we launched Shazam for Radio in 2015, I knew we had a game-changer on our hands. With over a half million Shazams, countless forward-thinking advertisers and mounds of incredible data that we’ve gained on over the air radio listeners… there’s simply nothing better for the future of our industry than Shazam for Radio! Is your station Shazamable? If not, what are you waiting for?” For more info on Shazam For Radio, contact Danno Wolkoff at 216-831-3761 or dannow@envisionradio.com.
