Exclusive Partnership Kicks Off the First Day of Summer with Full
Day of Limited Interruption Listening and 14 Summer-Themed Genre Stations
WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 20, 2012--
Chase Card Services, a division of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM),
today announced an exclusive partnership with Pandora (NYSE: P), the
leading personalized radio service, to bring summer-themed music to
listeners from June 20 to September 4. In addition to 14 new
summer-themed genre stations, listeners can experience the “Sapphire
Summer Sounds” radio station, which brings the Chase
Sapphire brand to life in an easily accessible playlist.
During the launch of the partnership on June 20, Pandora listeners will
enjoy a full day of limited interruptions and more music with only one
advertisement per hour on the Pandora web platform, courtesy of Chase
Sapphire.
“Partnering with Pandora allows us to introduce a new set of consumers
to the Chase Sapphire brand by giving millions of listeners easy access
to music that will help them create a memorable summer,” said Sean
O’Reilly, general manager, Chase Sapphire. “Music has the power to
enhance any moment, mood or situation and Chase Sapphire is proud to
bring unique experiences such as limited interruption listening and the
‘Sapphire Summer Sounds’ radio station to Pandora listeners this summer.”
“Strategic partnerships with companies like Chase Sapphire allow us to
deliver the best personalized music experience to our listeners while
giving brands the opportunity to connect with their passionate consumers
in a fun, creative way through music,” said Heidi Browning, senior vice
president of sales marketing, Pandora.
The Sapphire Summer Sounds branded station can be found at: http://www.pandora.com/station/play/909184696834957221
and features artists such as Bryan Adams, Sheryl Crow, Rascal Flatts and
Katy Perry.
Pandora summer-themed genre stations include:
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Surf Rock: Enjoy American rock & roll of the early 1960s
distinguished by reverb-drenched guitar, rolling instrumentals that
were designed to sound like crashing waves, includes music from the
Beach Boys, The Ventures, Dick Dale, Jan & Dean, The Safaris. http://www.pandora.com/station/play/917461154146724088
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Carolina Beach Music: Listen to a regional genre which
developed from various musical styles of the 40s-60s, ranging from big
band swing to R&B and old time rock and roll, such as: The Tams,
The Drifters, The Coasters, Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs. http://www.pandora.com/station/play/917461274405808376
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4th of July Radio: Create a
patriotic celebration with a rich collection of American pride songs
from artists including, Toby Keith, Bruce Springsteen, Don McLean and
Martina McBride. http://www.pandora.com/?sc=miG641
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Summer Hits of 2000s: Evoke a carefree summer mood with
feel-good tracks from Matchbox 20, Christina Aguilera, Nelly, Jimmy
Eat World. http://www.pandora.com/?sc=miG634
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Summer Hits of the 90s: Flashback to the 1990s with summer
Pop, R&B and Rock hits from Boys II Men, Third Eye Blind, Britney
Spears, Nirvana. http://www.pandora.com/?sc=miG633
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Summer Hits of the 80s: Channel summer memories of the past
with hits from artists including, Blondie, The Pointer Sisters,
Journey, Michael Jackson. http://www.pandora.com/?sc=miG632
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Summer Oldies: Classics and old favorites by The Beach
Boys, Martha and the Vandellas, Bob Seger, Olivia Newton John. http://www.pandora.com/?sc=miG631
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Laid Back Beach Music: Kick-back and relax in the sand and
surf with artists like Jack Johnson, Bob Marley, Jason Mraz, Sublime,
Toots and the Maytals. http://www.pandora.com/?sc=miG650
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Country BBQ: Fire up the grill and chill with hits from popular
Country music artists like Johnny Cash, Kenny Chesney, The Dixie
Chicks and Rascal Flatts. http://www.pandora.com/?sc=miG635
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Rockin’ BBQ: Features a mix of rock from the past three
decades with rock's summer theme songs by artists like The Black
Crowes, Tom Petty, The Rolling Stones and Aerosmith. http://www.pandora.com/?sc=miG638
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Hip Hop BBQ: Turn up the heat at any summer BBQ with beats by
artists including, Mary J. Blige, a Tribe Called Quest, Outkast and
Dr. Dre. http://www.pandora.com/?sc=miG646
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Road Trippin’: Hit the road with favorites from The
Eagles, AC/DC, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Beatles.
http://www.pandora.com/?sc=miG643
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Hip Hop Road Trip: It’s all about the journey, not the
destination with hits from 2pac, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Digable Planets,
Notorious B.I.G., Kelly Rowland, Nas. http://www.pandora.com/?sc=miG645
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Summer Downtempo / Chill: Mellow out with tunes by
artists such as, Thievery Corporation, Bonobo, J-Boogie's Dubtronic
Science, Mo' Horizons, Morcheeba, and Kruder & Dorfmeister. http://www.pandora.com/?sc=miG649
About Pandora
Pandora (NYSE: P) gives people music they love anytime, anywhere,
through connected devices. (OK, we've added comedy as well so we're also
up for playing some jokes you'll love.) Personalized stations launch
instantly with the input of a single "seed" - a favorite artist, song or
genre. The Music Genome Project®, a deeply detailed hand-built musical
taxonomy, powers the personalization of Pandora® internet radio by using
musicological "DNA" and constant listener feedback to craft personalized
stations from a growing collection of hundreds of thousands of
recordings. Tens of millions of people in the U.S. turn on Pandora to
hear music they love. www.pandora.com
About Chase Sapphire
Chase Sapphire is a premier travel rewards card for people who are
passionate about travel and dining. Chase Sapphire offers premium travel
rewards and benefits with no travel restrictions or blackout dates on
airfare booked through Ultimate Rewards, double points for every dollar
spent on dining, 24/7 live customer service and access to unique
experiences. More information is available at www.ChaseSapphire.com.
About Chase
Chase is the U.S. consumer and commercial banking business of JPMorgan
Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a leading global financial services firm with
assets of $2.3 trillion and operations in more than 60 countries. Chase
serves more than 50 million consumers and small businesses through more
than 5,500 bank branches, 17,500 ATMs, credit cards, mortgage offices,
and online and mobile banking as well as through relationships with auto
dealerships. More information about Chase is available at www.chase.com.
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Source: Chase Card Services and Pandora
Chase Card Services
Erin Smolenski, 302-282-8460
Erin.Smolenski@chase.com
or
Pandora
Francisca
Fanucchi, 510-842-6996
press@pandora.com
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