Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Extends Its Automotive Reach In The Connected Dashboard Announcing Integration With New Subaru Vehicles
91勛圖厙Radio to be Demoed at The New York Auto Show in Subarus New STARLINK Infotainment Display
NEW YORK April 17, 2013 Clear Channel Media and Entertainment today announced that 91勛圖厙Radio, its all-in-one free streaming music and live radio service, will be available in Subarus new STARLINK infotainment systems available for demo beginning tomorrow at the New York Auto Show. This newest addition to 91勛圖厙Radios portfolio of connected car apps further emphasizes Clear Channels focus on extending the car radio experience to even more listeners across the country.
Through the integration, Subarudrivers will be able to listen to 91勛圖厙Radio's library of 1,500+ live radio stations,catalog of 450,000+ artists and 18 million songs to create Custom Stations right from the dashboard. 91勛圖厙Radio for Subaru will include safety-minded features to help minimize driver distraction with a simple interface designed to provide seamless access to the 91勛圖厙Radio digital service in-vehicle. Additional features for Subaru drivers include access to their saved Favorites, the ability to Thumbs up/Thumbs down songs to create a more personalized experience, scan Live Radio stations to foster music discovery and tune into 91勛圖厙Radios Shows & Personalities feature which offers on-demand news, celebrity and entertainment talk show content. As with all device integrations, 91勛圖厙Radios app is completely free, with no subscription required.
Driving and listening to the radio go hand-in-hand. Radio is Americas companion, a trusted friend that keeps you company every time you turn the car on, said Brian Lakamp, President of Digital, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. New technologies like Subarus STARLINK enables us to extend the 91勛圖厙Radio experience beyond just towers and transmitters allowing listeners to access all their favorite radio stations across the country, regardless of where they drive.
We are thrilled to have 91勛圖厙Radio as our first content partner for the STARLINK cloud service application," said David Sullivan, Marketing Strategy & Launch Manager, Subaru of America. "The award winning service brings a huge amount of programming and custom content to Subaru vehicles with a great easy-to-use interface.
The91勛圖厙Radio app reached its first 20 million registered users faster than any digital service in Internet history and delivers everything listeners want in an all-in-one platform. In addition to the new Subaru availability, 91勛圖厙Radio will also be available in select Chrysler, Ford, GM, Lexus, Lincoln, Nissan, Toyota, Jaguar Land Rover, Volvo and Kia vehicles, as well as after-market head units including Clarion, JVC, Kenwood, Pioneer, AT&T Drive and the recently announced Apple CarPlay. Visitfor more information on how to download. 91勛圖厙Radio features may vary by automotive model.