14 OCTOBER 2014

SCA and Shazam partner to create world first digital and national radio show ‘Shazam Top 20’

Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) and Shazam have partnered to create the Shazam Top 20 - the world’s first mobile-powered radio show which puts the control of the top 20 hits into the pockets of millions of Australians. Broadcast nationally across the Today Network from 7pm weeknights and hosted by Angus O’Loughlin and Ash London, Shazam Top 20 will count down Australia’s most Shazamed songs with every music fan able to directly influence the daily chart direct from their mobile device. The partnership between one of Australia’s most innovative media companies, SCA, and the world renowned audio recognition app, Shazam, will bring a new era of interactivity and audience engagement to Australian radio. A wide range of live on-air content and client initiatives will now be Shazamable, allowing audiences to explore and engage with features in a global radio first.

Southern Cross Austereo Head of Content Craig Bruce said, “We’re thrilled to partner with Shazam to launch this ground-breaking partnership. Shazam is a global leader in music discovery with a huge and engaged Australian audience. We continue to push the boundaries of combining radio and digital content to create new experiences for our fans and clients.”

Shazam’s APAC Sales Director Steve Sos said, “The partnership between Southern Cross Austereo and Shazam is a natural one, given the place we each hold at the forefront of music trends. The fact that this is a world-first is testament to the commitment to innovation that both organisations have as part of their core DNA. It is also a natural and compelling extension to the utility we already provide to our millions of users by allowing their Shazam activity to shape the editorial framework for the nightly show.”

Launching the Shazam Top 20 additionally confirms the Today Network as the home of hit music, further strengthening its connection with young Australians right across the country.

www.shazamtop20.com

#SHAZAMTOP20 Today Network

7pm Weeknights

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SHAZAM TOP 20

The Shazam Top 20 is the pulse of hit music in Australia - if it’s trending it’s likely this is the show that

started it. With hosts Angus O’Loughlin and Ash London, Shazam Top 20 is the only live national

music countdown that is fully interactive from every corner of the country. Fans simply Shazam their

favourite songs to move them to the top of the countdown, all from the phone in the palm of their

hands. Angus and Ash will tackle the hottest celeb and music interviews from around the world and

play the tracks that fans demand by Shazam. The show will feature live music specials from the

globe’s biggest artists, trending tracks and acoustic sets recorded in the Shazam Top 20 studios. The

Shazam Top 20 airs nationally on over 50 Today Network stations from Monday – Friday from 7pm.

SHAZAM

Shazam is one of the world’s most popular apps that connects people to the world around them

through their mobile and Mac device. When a user Shazams a song, show or other commercial

content, they are able to identify, explore, purchase and share that content. One of the world’s top

apps, Shazam has been downloaded onto more than 500 million mobile devices, exceeds 100 million

monthly active users, and is growing by over 13 million new users each month. 10 million Australians

have downloaded Shazam, with 2.5 million Australians actively using the app each month.

Further Information: Lisa Curtis National PR Director Southern Cross Austereo 03 9252 1007 0413 269 283

lisa.curtis@sca.com.au