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SEASIDE, Calif., Feb. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet music radio and track play listening hours rose 50.5% in 2011 to over 1.3 billion monthly, while monetization initiatives (advertising and subscription) advanced 64.3%, according to a sector analytics report issued by AccuStream Research. The report, Internet Music Radio and Track Play Growth 2012 - 2014: Listening and Monetization Analysis, details how the market's forward momentum accelerated in 2010, delivered strong results...

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- GCASH, the internationally-acclaimed mobile commerce service of Globe Telecom, has claimed another first with the launch of the GCASH mobile application for BlackBerry® smartphones, now available for free download via the BlackBerry® App World. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120229/HK61750 ) Using the GCASH application is simple. After subscribers download the application, all they need to do is click on the GCASH icon on...

MIAMI, Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Slacker, Inc. today launched "South Beach Comedy Festival," the official Personal Radio station of the 2012 South Beach Comedy Festival in Miami Beach, Florida. This new comedy station is now available for free in the Slacker Festivals/Events section on the web at www.Slacker.com, on supported home entertainment devices and on all leading smartphones. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110922/SF73204LOGO) Celebrating the...

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Slacker, Inc. today announced that Steve Wadsworth, a former senior executive at The Walt Disney Company and a leader in the Internet and interactive digital media industry, has joined Slacker as an independent member of Slacker's Board of Directors. Mr. Wadsworth spent 17 years at The Walt Disney Company where he was a pioneer for the company's digital media and technology business. (Logo:...

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Slacker, Inc. today expanded its curated Spanish language offerings by launching four new Latin stations - Memorias, Puro Norte, Romantica and Salsa - and also by updating two stations within the Latin genre - Puro Mexico and Exitos Pop. All of Slacker Radio's Latin stations are available for free on the web at www.Slacker.com, on home entertainment devices and on all leading smartphones. (Logo:...

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Slacker, Inc. today announced a partnership with The Weather Channel to bring customizable national, regional and local weather updates and forecasts to Slacker listeners. The Weather Channel integration will be available in early 2012 on the web as well as mobile devices. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110922/SF73204LOGO) All Slacker listeners, regardless of their service tier, will have access to features from The Weather...

LAS VEGAS, BASKING RIDGE, N.J. and SAN DIEGO, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- From the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Verizon Wireless and Slacker, Inc. today announced the Slacker Radio application for the Android(TM) tablet is being shown at the Verizon booth (Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Booth #30259). The new Slacker Radio application has been specifically optimized for the Android tablet with a content-rich interface to get the most from a fast...

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Slacker, Inc. today announced a partnership with American Public Media to bring award-winning public radio programming to the Slacker lineup. Slacker users will be able to listen to APM's Marketplace and The Current for free anywhere that Slacker is available, from mobile devices to Sonos wireless systems. Emphasizing Slacker's dedication to being the ultimate radio resource, this partnership is yet another step in allowing Slacker...

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ESPN and Slacker, Inc. today announced live streaming of ESPN Audio shows and sporting events to Slacker listeners, part of the Slacker Radio/ESPN Audio agreement first announced in September. Live ESPN content is now available for listening on the web at www.Slacker.com, with mobile experiences coming soon. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110922/SF73204LOGO) The new live streaming feature will launch with the BCS Championship...

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Slacker, Inc. today launched three new Artist Showcase stations featuring songs hand-selected by bands and musical artists RJD2, The Parlotones and Blue October along with exclusive host commentary by the artists themselves. Songs by the bands and artists are also highlighted. All three stations are now available for free in Slacker's Artist Showcase station category. (Logo; http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110922/SF73204LOGO) Slacker's...