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Shazam ‘Alvin & The Chipmunks’ Ad For Exclusive Content

December 2nd, 2011
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Hey all you US Shazamers (with kids)! The new Alvin and the Chipmunks movie – Chipwrecked – is coming to theatres soon and Shazam is giving you a special treat!

Shazam the commercial and get a limited-time FREE download of their cover of The Go-Go’s classic, “Vacation!”  You can also see the movie trailer and clips, buy the DVDs of the first two movies and get tickets to your local theatre.

This third Alvin and the Chipmunks movie sees the ‘Munks and Chipettes set sail for high jinks on the high seas, becoming ‘chip-wrecked’ on a desert island where they meet a modern day Robinson Crusoe.

Enjoy.

LeeMc News

(SHAZAM)RED Supports World Aids Day

December 1st, 2011
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“The goal of an AIDS Free Generation is ambitious. But it is possible, with the knowledge and interventions we have right now…an AIDS free generation would be one of the greatest gifts we could give to our collective future.” – Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton, United States Department of State

  • AN HIV+ PREGNANT WOMEN CAN GIVE BIRTH TO AN HIV FREE BABY.
  • 98% OF MOTHER-TO-CHILD HIV TRANSMISSION CASES ARE PREVENTABLE
    YET, MORE THAN 1,000 BABIES ARE BORN EVERY DAY WITH HIV
    AND HALF OF CHILDREN BORN WITH HIV WILL DIE BEFORE THEIR 2ND BIRTHDAY WITHOUT TREATMENT SO WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO DELIVER AN AIDS FREE GENERATION BY 2015?
  • WE NEED TO GET 1.4 MILLION HIV+ PREGNANT WOMEN ON MEDICATION MEDICATION THAT COSTS AROUND 40 CENTS A DAY
    IT’S DOABLE.
    THE BEGINNING OF THE END OF AIDS STARTS WITH YOU.

In honor of World AIDS Day and in support of our partner (RED), Shazam is lowering the price of the (SHAZAM)RED App to $1.99/£1.49 for 1 week and giving all profits to The Global Fund in the fight to create an AIDS Free Generation by 2015.  We encourage everyone to participate by helping (RED) build the 2015 quilt at www.2015quilt.com Make a pledge and get one of The Killers’ (RED) songs for free (check out their others on iTunes). Stand with us and help make the beginning of the #endofAIDS a reality.

LeeMc News

WIN EXCLUSIVE Guitar Signed By Justin Bieber

November 30th, 2011
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GREAT NEWS for Justin Bieber fans!  We’re giving one lucky Shazamer the chance to win an exclusive Justin goodie bag when you tag his new video “All I Want for Christmas is You” – premiering on VEVO tonight at 10pm EST. You could get your hands on

  • An Epiphone DR100 guitar signed by Justin himself
  • Clothing from the “All I Want for Christmas is You” video
  • A deluxe box set including a Justin Bieber ornament, book, easel, backer card & CD/DVD,
  • A Mistletoe Plaque to commemorate Justin’s “Under the Mistletoe” album. 

 Everyone in the US and Canada* with an iPhone/iPod touch/Android device can tag the video at any point to buy the single or album, watch the video anytime on their phone or tablet, as well as enter the contest. All you have to do is:

  1. Activate Shazam Friends (via the Friends Tab in your Shazam App)
  2. Shazam “All I Want for Christmas is You” between November 30th and January 15th, 2012

 There’s a runner up prize for 5 lucky Shazamers is a SONOS Play: 5 Wireless HiFi System and a copy of Justin Bieber’s Christmas album, “Under the Mistletoe.”

 Winners will be selected on January 16, 2012 and fans can follow the “Golden Tag” promotion on Facebook pages for Justin Bieber and Shazam.

 *excluding Quebec

LeeMc News

Help Make An AIDS Free Generation By 2015 A Reality

November 29th, 2011
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December 1st is World Aids Day.  Join millions of ONE and (RED) supporters by adding your panel to the (2015)Quilt. Make a pledge to do more and a thank you gift will come your way – a free song from The Killers (and check out their songs on iTunes).

1,000 babies are born with HIV every day. By 2015, that number can be nearly zero. Add your panel to the quilt and make your voice heard. The beginning of the end of AIDS starts with you. Get started at www.2015quilt.com

Thank you for being (RED)!

LeeMc News

Shazam Encore NOW 50% Off At Amazon

November 25th, 2011
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Hey Shazamers – we’re extra excited about Black Friday this year, because the Amazon Appstore for Android is offering Shazam Encore  for 50% off from now through to Cyber Monday. Enjoy  unlimited tagging, streaming lyrics, videos and endless opportunities to share your discoveries with your friends! Get Shazam Encore here http://amzn.to/tSye9X

LeeMc News

The Beginning Of The End Of Aids Starts With You

November 23rd, 2011
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•2.5 million children are HIV+. 90% of them were infected from their mothers. Stand with Shazam and (RED) in the fight for an AIDS Free Generation by 2015. Please watch now. #endofAIDS

LeeMc News

LyricPlay Now Available To Everyone with iPhone, iPod Touch & Android Devices

November 16th, 2011
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LyricPlayTM is the fun new feature that lets you see full screen lyrics in time with the music you’re listening to.  LyricPlay is now available for EVERYONE in our FREE and Encore Apps on iPhone, iPod touch and Android-powered devices. And with unlimited tagging you can now Shazam as much as you like to see and learn the lyrics of your favourite songs!

LyricPlay is super-easy to use…

  1. Tag a song you like
  2. Then start LyricPlay by turning your phone horizontally when you see the LyricPlay icon in the tag result 
  3. To stop, tap the lyrics for options to return to the tag result

 We have LyricPlay for over 30,000 of our most popular Shazam’d tracks – with new songs added every week.  Update now or download Shazam from Android Market or iTunes App Store and try it out for yourself.  

 *LyricPlay is available in the US, Canada, UK, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Australia and New Zealand.

LeeMc News

Shazam ‘Covert Affairs’ For Exclusive Content

November 8th, 2011
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US Shazamers – if you’re a fan of sizzling CIA espionage drama Covert Affairs you’ll know the show’s back after its mid-season hiatus, but this time – episodes are Shazamable!

Airing tonight at 10/9c on USA Network, you can tag Covert Affairs to unlock exclusive ‘Globe Tracker’ content. This week be the first to see exclusive video footage of Berlin, shot on location by Chris Gorham – aka agent Auggie Anderson. Shazaming the show is the only way for fans to get this content on their phone!

And there’s more – ‘shop like a spy’ and buy fan gear and fashion brands seen in the show, as well as download exclusive wallpaper and become a fan on Facebook and Twitter.

Phew! If you haven’t caught the show yet – you should. It’s a ton of action-packed fun as it follows  Annie Walker (Piper Perabo) – a young CIA operative whose exceptional linguistic skills make her invaluable to the Agency.

If you’ve got an iPhone, iPod touch, Android, BlackBerry or Nokia smartphone tune in tonight at 10/9 c and get ready to Shazam!

LeeMc News

Get Shazam Encore For Free At BlackBerry App World

October 31st, 2011
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Hi BlackBerry Shazamers - download Shazam Encore – our premium App worth $4.99 for FREE from BlackBerry App World!  We’ve brought the promo date forward so enjoy the early treat! No Limits. Unlimited tagging with Encore means you can Shazam as often as you like to buy music, get lyrics, watch videos and more…

Simply open App World on your phone or go to the website and search for Shazam Encore. No registration, no coupons, no hassle – just download Encore for free straight away!

Don’t forget to share the BlackBerry love and tell you friends about this awesome promo – which ends December 31st. BlackBerry are showing their appreciation by giving all BlackBerry Subscribers a choice pick of premium apps (worth a total value of more than US$100) free of charge – find out more here*!    

* Please note the availability of this offer depends on the type of device, operating system version, access to BlackBerry App World and local conditions and/or restrictions.

LeeMc News

Great BlackBerry App Giveaway Coming Soon

October 19th, 2011
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A heads up for all BlackBerry Shazamers! In early November you’ll be able to download Shazam Encore – our premium App worth $4.99 for FREE from BlackBerry App World.

No Limits. Unlimited tagging with Encore means you can Shazam as often as you like to buy music, get lyrics, watch videos and more…

And it’s all thanks to BlackBerry! To show their appreciation for your loyalty and support during last week’s service interruption – BlackBerry Subscribers will get a choice pick of premium apps free of charge – find out more here*! Nice one BlackBerry! 

We’ll keep you posted here on our Blog and on Facebook and Twitter when Shazam Encore is free to download from BlackBerry App World. 

* Please note that the availability of this offer will depend on the type of device, operating system version, access to BlackBerry App World and local conditions and/or restrictions.

LeeMc News