Deezer

Deezer adds another exclusive plan in U.S., this time with Bose

Posted on by Anna Washenko

Deezer drew attention and skepticism last month for its choice to enter the U.S. market with a premium subscription plan offered exclusively through Sonos speakers. Now it’s added a plan with a lower price point, but it’s still not inexpensive to enjoy. Deezer’s service is now additionally available to listeners who have the Bose SoundLink speaker or SoundTouch WiFi speaker systems, at a reduced rate of $5 per month. Continue Reading →

Deezer enters U.S. market with Elite streaming subscription

Posted on by Anna Washenko

Deezer has made significant inroads in the streaming ecosystem of Europe, but soon it will make its first landing in the U.S. The first service it will offer to American listeners is called Deezer Elite. For a monthly subscription of $19.99, listeners can stream lossless FLAC files. Initially, the plan will require listeners to use a Sonos speaker system to stream the tunes, although those people will get a discount on the monthly fee. Continue Reading →

Internet Radio REWIND: #001

Posted on by Brad Hill

Introducing Internet Radio REWIND, an audio recap of the week. This weekly program is a quick (six minutes) and concise catch-up of the week’s top stories. Click the Play button and be ready for the coming week. this week: Bette Midler, Spotify and Sprint, Pandora’s latest lawsuit, Rdio’s Brazilian blockbuster, and Pono Music. Continue Reading →

Deezer partners with AdsWizz to sell local ads globally; promises a U.S. launch “in the coming year”

Posted on by Brad Hill

European music service Deezer has partnered with ad-technology provider AdsWizz to help monetize local ad inventory in many of its global markets. RAIN spoke to Tristan Rachline, Deezer’s head of global sales, about the value of using AdsWizz, how it approaches local markets, and the much-awaited U.S. launch. Continue Reading →