Spotify Announces Expansion of Strategic Partnership with Samsung
March 08 2019 - 8:05AM
Business Wire
Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) today announced the next
step in its strategic relationship with Samsung Electronics by
providing users with frictionless access to Spotify on Samsung
mobile devices1. In addition, new Spotify consumers in the U.S.
with select Samsung Galaxy mobile devices, including the
just-launched Galaxy S10, may qualify for six months of free
Spotify Premium, redeemable in app2. Starting on March 8, Spotify
also will be pre-installed on millions of new Samsung mobile
devices globally.
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Spotify has been deeply integrated with Bixby, Samsung’s
intelligence platform, designed to work across Samsung’s ecosystem
of devices, Spotify also enhances the Bixby Home screen by
providing Spotify content and recommendations tailored for each
listener.
“We were very excited to be named Samsung’s go-to music
streaming service several months ago and today’s news will only
ensure a more seamless Spotify listening experience across devices
for listeners around the world,” said Sten Garmark, VP of Consumer
Products, Spotify. “This partnership makes it easy for Samsung
mobile users to access their favorite music and podcasts on
Spotify, wherever they are and however they choose to listen.”
“Our goal is to deliver the best possible mobile experience to
our consumers, and Spotify is the ideal music partner to help us
make that vision a reality,” said Patricio Paucar, VP of Marketing,
Samsung Electronics America. “Whether they’re listening to the
latest hit albums or checking out their favorite playlist, we’re
giving eligible Galaxy S10 users access to an amazing six month
Spotify Premium offer.”
As previously announced in August 2018, Spotify became Samsung’s
go-to music service provider. Spotify will continue to support
Samsung devices this year to enable Samsung and Spotify users to
discover and enjoy music in new ways.
About Spotify Technology S.A.
Spotify transformed music listening forever when we launched in
2008. Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by
giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their
art and billions of fans the opportunity to enjoy and be inspired
by these creators. Everything we do is driven by our love for
music.
Discover, manage, and share over 40 million tracks for free, or
upgrade to Spotify Premium to access exclusive features including
offline mode, improved sound quality, Spotify Connect and ad-free
listening.
Today, we are the world’s largest music streaming subscription
service with a community of 207 million users, including 96 million
Spotify Premium subscribers, across 79 markets.
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1 Galaxy S10, S10+, S10e, S10 5G, Galaxy Fold and select Galaxy
A series devices; may vary by region and carrier.
2 Customers can confirm eligibility via following link:
spotify.com/us/legal/samsung-new-6-months-free-trial-terms-and-conditions/
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