Shazam! has partnered with Snapchat to launch the first sponsored, voice-activated Snapchat Lens, meaning anyone can transform themselves into a superhero! Snapchatters simply have scan the Snapcode, say “Ok, Shazam!”, and with a flash of lightening their inner superhero will appear on the screen. The Snapcode is dotted around London on posters and billboards, making it super […]
Shackleton Whisky, created to honour adventurer Sir Ernest Shackleton, is launching Shackleton Augmented Reality (AR) in partnership with Shazam. Shazam, which originally launched as a music identification app, has grown into a content distribution platform with Shackleton Whisky as one of its first brand partners. The environment comes to life on the Shackleton Gift Box, and […]
The iOS version of Shazam, the music identification app acquired by Apple in December 2017 for $400m, has been updated to version 12.3, and now integrates with Facebook-owned Instagram, enabling users to share songs they discover on Instagram Stories. The update is the second major update to the app since Apple completed its acquisition of Shazam, […]
MullenLowe Group has collaborated with Shazam to roll out the ‘Unmute Daniel’ campaign, in a bid to raise awareness around the issue of cyberbullying in Singapore. ‘Unmute Daniel’ is a digital campaign that utilises technology to communicate with their target audience of youths and their parents. The campaign mascot, Daniel, represents every child who […]
To create a tasteful impression on Ben & Jerry’s consumers this Free Cone Day, PHD has partnered with Shazam to produce an immersive experience for ice cream fans all over Australia. With the help of augmented reality, consumers will now be able to engage with interactive, educational and entertaining content about their favourite flavours while […]
New single malt scotch whisky The Glenlivet Code is coming to market with an intriguing AR tasting experience created in conjunction with Shazam. The whisky, inspired by British Code breakers, promises a “labyrinth of flavours that will test the senses of even the most discerning whisky drinker”. As part of this test, the bottle will […]
Apple officially confirmed it’s acquiring the music recognition app Shazam, according to Buzzfeed. The purchase is the latest acquisition for the world’s largest tech company. First launched in 1999, Shazam has grown significantly over the last several years. Once specifically devoted to music recognition, Shazam now accepts audio and visual clips to identify songs, movies, and […]
Asda teamed up with Shazam to launch a UK first, which will run throughout the Halloween period. When anyone ‘Shazams’ the new TV ad, by Saatchi & Saatchi London, or code in the retailer’s Good Living Magazine they will be taken to an augmented reality (AR) experience on their smartphone that lets them be part of the ad through a […]
The Shazam Brand Takeover leverages native-app functionality and enables brands to literally “take over” the app’s entire screen in individual markets for a full day, reaching Shazam’s hundreds of millions of global users. Brands can now participate in the entire Shazam user flow—from home screen to listening screen to track result—which is initiated 25 million […]
Shazam are extremely excited to welcome Alexis Rodriguez as their new Head of Global Marketing Solutions. Based in Shazam’s NYC office and reporting to CRO Greg Glenday, Alexis will oversee the Integrated Marketing, Partner Marketing and Creative Services teams. Alexis Rodriguez is an accomplished creative executive with over 20 years of corporate and entrepreneurial experience […]