Deezer lands new telecom deal for the Middle East
Deezer has entered a deal with a telecom in the Middle East. The streaming service is offering a free bundle to customers of the Saudi Telecom Company. Continue Reading
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Deezer (finally) adds lossless audio support to mobile and web platforms
Deezer has offered a lossless audio subscription tier for years, but it has always been limited in scope. The Deezer HiFi option was only available via desktop apps and connected speakers in the United States for the past few years. Continue Reading
Deezer to offer in-flight music for Emirates airline
Deezer has entered an agreement with the airline Emirates. Under the terms of their deal, Deezer will create dedicated playlists for Emirates’ in-flight entertainment system, called ice. The streaming service will provide more than 20 playlists for travelers. Continue Reading
Deezer rolls out Shows tab for non-music programming on iOS
Deezer launched an update on its iOS mobile app that puts a new emphasis on non-music programming. The streaming service now has a section called Shows where listeners can access all podcasts and radio programming. Continue Reading
Targetspot secures ad sales deal with Deezer for five countries
Targetspot has entered a new audio ad sales partnership with Deezer. With this deal, Targetspot will be the exclusive source for purchasing the audio inventory for the streaming service in the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Spain, and Italy. Continue Reading
Deezer survey: 15% of UK listeners under 25 have never listened to a traditional album
Streaming services have sparked massive shifts in how people discover and consume music. One of the notable changes has been a move away from listening to full-length albums and toward singles and curated playlists. A survey of UK listeners by Deezer confirmed that trend. Continue Reading
Deezer partners with five podcast companies
Deezer announced new partnerships with five podcast companies. The streaming audio service is now collaborating with multiple noteworthy businesses, as well as offering new technical updates for its work with two ongoing partners. Continue Reading
Deezer to test overhaul of artist payments with new user-centric approach
Royalties and payments to artists have remained one of the most complex topics with the shift to streaming models. Deezer is trying a new approach to how it makes those payments. The company’s proposed plan is a user-centric payment system that it will begin trialing next year in France. Continue Reading
Blubrry podcasts to be distributed to Deezer
Deezer has entered another podcast distribution deal, this time with Blubrry. Under the terms of their arrangement, Blubrry will begin distributing its roster of shows to the streaming service this week. Continue Reading
Deezer adds new hub for original content in Spanish
Deezer is expanding its Spanish language programming. The company is now offering a Deezer Originals hub for Spanish speakers, including exclusive content and commentary. Continue Reading
Deezer teams with Metal Hammer magazine for exclusive content deal
Deezer has entered a partnership with Future publication Metal Hammer that will see new, exclusive content centered on heavy metal music appearing on the streaming service. Metal Hammer magazine is collaborating with Deezer on a series of interviews with notable names from the music genre. Continue Reading
Deezer unveils new logo, adds Alexa support for free listeners in most markets
Deezer made a pair of announcements this week. First, the audio company rolled out a rebrand with an updated appearance and design for its app. Second, Deezer is adding some support for voice controls on its free tier. Continue Reading