Key Points
- Stingray has partnered with iM Media Labs to bring TuneIn to the iM Media Hub for connected vehicles.
- The integration will allow drivers to access TuneIn’s live sports, news, music, podcasts and radio through a native in-vehicle interface.
- TuneIn users will be able to access their “Favorites” and “Recently Played” content from within the vehicle; eligible new users will receive a free trial of TuneIn Premium through the integration.
Stingray has reached a new partnership with iM Media Labs that will bring TuneIn to the iM Media Hub, the companies announced this week.
The integration will allow drivers to access TuneIn’s live sports, news, music, podcasts and radio through a native in-vehicle experience designed around each automaker’s brand. The platform does not require phone projection, giving users access to audio content directly through the vehicle’s media system.
TuneIn offers access to more than 100,000 radio stations, along with live sports, news, music and podcasts. Stingray said the partnership builds on TuneIn’s broader expansion in the automotive sector, following recent agreements with Nissan and BYD Auto. Stingray acquired TuneIn last year.
“Automotive is a key growth area for TuneIn, and this partnership is another step in making our content available wherever drivers choose to listen,” TuneIn CEO Rich Stern said in a statement. “iM Media Labs shares our vision for delivering exceptional in-vehicle audio experiences, and together we’re making it easier for listeners to discover and enjoy live audio content on the road.”
The iM Media Hub is a unified media platform for connected vehicles that brings together music, radio, podcasts, news, sports, audiobooks, video and other entertainment from multiple providers. The platform also uses AI-powered recommendations to help listeners discover new stations, shows and podcasts.
Existing TuneIn users will be able to access their “Favorites” and “Recently Played” content through the vehicle, allowing them to continue listening as they move between devices.
“Media Hub is built to give drivers one intuitive place to access the entertainment they enjoy most,” John Jasper, the Founder, President and Chief Operating Officer of iM Media Labs, said this week. “Adding TuneIn significantly expands that choice, bringing more than 100,000 radio stations, live sports, news, music and podcasts into a consistent experience designed around each automaker’s brand.”
Eligible new users who access TuneIn through iM Media Hub will receive a free trial of TuneIn Premium. The subscription includes commercial-free news and music channels, fewer ads across more than 100,000 radio stations, unlimited access to more than 100,000 audiobooks and live sports coverage.
TuneIn says it has more than 75 million monthly active users across 122 countries
