UNINTERRUPTED and Pandora Launched Playlists Created by Famous Athletes
Daniel Johnson — December 2, 2019 — Tech
References: uninterrupted & hypebeast
Pandora will launch athlete playlists through a partnership with UNINTERRUPTED, which is a company owned by LeBron James and Maverick Carter. The athlete playlists will be exclusive to the Pandora platform and it will give subscribers access to the curated playlists enjoyed by athletes before games.
The playlists currently live on Pandora and feature the music selections of Odell Beckham Jr, Rob Gronkowski, Dion Waiters, Lonzo Ball, Mo Bamba, Nate Burleson, Draymond Green and more. Each of the playlists features 25 songs. Additionally, more athletes are expected to be added to the platform in the future.
The president and chief content officer at Sirius XM, Scott Greenstein, spoke about the playlists, "We are very excited to collaborate with UNINTERRUPTED, a unique and innovative content creator, to allow listeners to make a deeper connection with their favorite athletes."
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The playlists currently live on Pandora and feature the music selections of Odell Beckham Jr, Rob Gronkowski, Dion Waiters, Lonzo Ball, Mo Bamba, Nate Burleson, Draymond Green and more. Each of the playlists features 25 songs. Additionally, more athletes are expected to be added to the platform in the future.
The president and chief content officer at Sirius XM, Scott Greenstein, spoke about the playlists, "We are very excited to collaborate with UNINTERRUPTED, a unique and innovative content creator, to allow listeners to make a deeper connection with their favorite athletes."
Image Credit: Shutterstock
Trend Themes
1. Athlete-curated Playlists - Athlete curated playlists offer an opportunity for music streaming services to engage with athletes and their fans.
2. Exclusive Playlists - Exclusive athlete playlists can add value to subscription-based music streaming services.
3. Partnerships with Influential Figures - Partnerships with influential figures like LeBron James and Maverick Carter can increase brand credibility and attract new customers.
Industry Implications
1. Music Streaming Services - Music streaming services can leverage athlete-curated playlists to not only target athletes and their fans but also expand their user base.
2. Sports Media and Broadcasting - Sports media and broadcasting companies can create unique athlete-driven content by collaborating with athletes to publish music playlists and other types of content.
3. Celebrity-owned Brands - Celebrity-owned brands like UNINTERRUPTED that create unique content can leverage their brand and influence to partner with other brands for mutual benefit.
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