Tucked away inside Pandora’s rebranded app, launched yesterday, the company was hiding its first iMessage app, too. In fact, it’s the first third-party party streaming music service to launch its own iMessage extension, the company says. That’s not to say it’s the only music-focused iMessage app, of course. Apple Music already lets you share your favorite songs… Read More Pandora’s new iMessage app lets you text your favorite musicThis entry was posted in Apps iOS iOS apps Mobile Music Pandora pandora radio Social TC on October 13, 2016 by Sarah Perez
Deezer, the Paris-based music and other audio streaming service with 6.3 million users that planned but ultimately cancelled an IPO last year, has now tapped existing investors for more funding. Today the company is announcing that it has raised another €100 million ($109 million), led by Warner Music Group owner Access Industries and with participation also from French carrier Orange.… Read More After Cancelling Its IPO, Deezer Raises Another $109M From Access ...This entry was posted in Apps Finance Fundings & Exits Mobile Netflix pandora radio Spotify TC on January 20, 2016 by Ingrid Lunden
iTunes Radio will no longer be free, as of January 28. In an email to customers, Apple said that the Pandora-like service will only be available for Apple Music subscribers, which costs $9.99 per month. Apple will still be offering free radio, ho... iTunes Radio No Longer FreeThis entry was posted in apple inc apple music iTunes Media Mobile Online Music Stores pandora radio Spotify on January 15, 2016 by Katie Roof
Pandora has a new tool in its belt to fight against Apple Music and Spotify. The music streaming just announced it will purchase Ticketfly, a Ticketmaster-type site, for $450m in cash and stock. Pandora says in a press release that Ticketfly’s service will allow Pandora listeners to better find live music events. It’s unclear at this point how deep the Ticketfly integration will… Read More Pandora Acquires Ticketfly For $450M To Sell Concert TicketsThis entry was posted in Advertising Tech eCommerce Mobile Pandora pandora radio Startups TC ticketfly on October 7, 2015 by Matt Burns,Josh Constine