SAN FRANCISCO--July 30, 2012: Stitcher Smart Radio, the mobile leader in on-demand news, entertainment, sports and talk radio announced the launch of talk radio's first API developed for the car, Stitcher Connect. The Stitcher Connect platform integrates all the great features of on demand radio directly into the automobile and launches in Chevrolet's Sonic and Spark models. Listeners can seamlessly access and discover the best of over 10,000 shows on Stitcher in the car.
“Generally over 70 million users are using mobile devices while on the road. As we continue to make advancements, the in-car audio experience is becoming more seamless. The connected car is poised to eclipse the traditional radio dial.”
"Over a third of our listeners are currently using Stitcher in the car," said Noah Shanok, CEO of Stitcher. "Generally over 70 million users are using mobile devices while on the road. As we continue to make advancements, the in-car audio experience is becoming more seamless. The connected car is poised to eclipse the traditional radio dial."
Stitcher Connect allows for easy integration with Chevrolet's connected dashboard, including remote control of Stitcher running on both iOS and Android operating systems. This allows Stitcher to function through external controls like voice, touch and steering wheel controls. Stitcher Connect also enables a full-featured Stitcher integration, allowing listeners to access the latest Stitcher features and improvements.
As a scalable API and platform, Stitcher Connect will allow seamless integration across any number of auto manufacturers, bringing the latest features to market faster. Stitcher is currently available on mobile devices and is integrated in Ford, GM, BMW and Mercedes vehicles.
The Stitcher Smart Radio app is available on iPhone, iPad, Android, Nook and Kindle Fire devices and can be downloaded from the Apple and Google Play stores.
About Stitcher
Stitcher delivers personalized audio programming on demand, directly to your mobile device. Stream the latest in news, sports, talk, and entertainment without the need to synchronize content or depend on traditional radio programing. Stitcher is the easiest way to discover the best of over 10,000+ shows and live stations, with customized recommendations based on your listening activity. Stitcher is integrated with Ford, GM and BMW vehicles and has been downloaded over 7 million times. Stitcher Smart Radio is available for iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle and Nook devices in the Apple and Google Play stores or at Sticher.
