Deezer Archives

Deezer reveals podcasting trends

02/10/2021

Deezer reveals podcasting trends to showcase its users’ listening trends to celebrate International Podcast Day which happened on 30th September. Deezer reported a huge 61% increase in audio content streams in the last year with a 40% growth of podcast active users in the same time period. The shows that have captured the world’s attention in 2021 include TED Talks Daily, which took no.1 position in 2021. This was followed by The Daily, Distractible, All […]

Smart book recognition comes to Audiobooks by Deezer

14/08/2021

Smart book recognition comes to Audiobooks by Deezer with the launch of BookCatcher on Android. The app simplifies the search for an audiobook. Simply photograph a book cover with the app and the smart book recognition starts looking for an audiobook of the title. Users will need a paid for subscription (Premium, Family, HiFi, Student) and currently the Audiobook service is only available in Germany. Typing in book titles or names of authors is now […]

‘360 By Deezer’ can now cast to Sony speakers

22/07/2021

‘360 By Deezer’ can now cast to Sony speakers giving music fans a chance to experience spatial music at home with their new ‘360 by Deezer’ cast feature. Deezer HiFi subscribers can play their favourite tunes in full surround sound with Sony’s SRS-RA5000 or RA3000 wireless speakers. HiFi users just need to open the ‘360 by Deezer’ app, pick their favourite track, and select the ‘cast’ button in the top right hand corner to begin. […]

63% of Deezer users listen to ASMR content

15/07/2021

63% of Deezer users listen to ASMR content and 18% of these on a daily basis according to a global survey of 12,000 people commissioned by the streamer. The study explores how a wide range of factors including age, gender and nationality can influence ASMR listening. ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) is the tingly sensory reaction that some people experience when listening to gentle voices and subtle sounds. Nigel Harding, Deezer’s VP of Global Artist Marketing […]

Deezer Free now available on Google Home and Nest devices

13/07/2021

Deezer Free now available on Google Home and Nest devices using Google Assistant to play tunes on their smart speakers and displays. To use the service, start by setting up Deezer as your default music service in the Google Home app. Then kick off your music session with a simple “Hey Google, play my music” to enjoy your tracks. If you want a lean-back soundtrack that’s personalized to your exact music taste, ask Google Assistant […]

Deezer goes global with NPR shows and podcasts

29/06/2021

Deezer goes global with NPR shows and podcasts giving podcast fans access to all of NPR’s original programming. In 2020, the number of global podcast listeners reached 485 million and it’s expected to jump to 800 million by 2025. (Statista – Podcasting Worldwide – statistics and facts, March 2021) NPR’s catalogue ranges from business, comedy, and education, to technology, true crime and more. Deezer podcast fans will have immediate access to popular shows including: TED Radio Hour, […]

Deezer now available on VIDAA platform

28/06/2021

Deezer now available on VIDAA platform to bring music to 15 million smart TVs in over 150 countries worldwide. Deezer is the only global music streaming service available on VIDAA, one of the biggest TV platforms for brands like Hisense, Toshiba and others. A dedicated Deezer button will added to all remote controls on Hisense Loewe TV remote controls from this summer. France, Mexico and Canada will be the first countries shipping the Deezer-branded remote […]