American audio streaming service TuneIn has announced that it will be integrating TuneIn Premium into all Amazon Alexa-enabled devices. What this means is that TuneIn users can now access premium content, including ad-free news, live sports, ad-free music, and more, from their Alexa devices.
As part of the expansion, TuneIn and Amazon have partnered to offer new users a free three-month trial, allowing them to test out their service's products including live streams of NFL, NHL, and college basketball games.
"TuneIn aims to be anywhere listening is occurring. In launching TuneIn Premium on Alexa, we deliver on this mission and enable TuneIn and Alexa customers easy access to an expansive catalog of premium content to stay well informed and entertained," said TuneIn CEO Richard Stern.
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TuneIn Announces That All Alexa Devices Will Now Include TuneIn Premium
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