Discover Weekly Reaches Nearly 5 Billion Tracks Streamed Since Launch Over 40 million users have tuned in to listen to Discover Weekly on Spotify

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Spotify, the world’s most popular music streaming service, shares that over 40 million users love Discover Weekly, with nearly 5 billion tracks streamed since it launched in June 2015 

Updated every Monday morning, Discover Weekly gives users the best-ever music recommendations, tailored specifically to what users listen to, and delivered as a weekly mixtape of awesome, completely personalized music. Now everyone has a reason to look forward to Mondays! 

Here’s a look at how Spotify users are keeping their listening fresh with Discover Weekly: 

• More than half of all Discover Weekly listeners come back the following week. 
• More than half of all Discover Weekly listeners stream at least 10 tracks from each week. 
• More than half of Discover Weekly listeners go on to save at least one song to their own playlist. 
• Discover Weekly is most popular among 25-34 age group, closely followed by the 55+ age group. 
• The top three genres streamed from Discover Weekly since its launch are (1) pop, (2) indietronica, and (3) indie pop. 
• Discover Weekly is not just about giving listeners personalized music; it is also about benefiting artists and helping them to get discovered. Half of the listeners of over 8,000 artists come from Discover Weekly; artists like BØRNS and Halsey were discovered by over a million new listeners through Discover Weekly.

Other artists like Transviolet, Tasty Treat, and Safakash – all of whom have over half their monthly listeners coming from Discover Weekly – have used that bump to meaningfully grow their fanbase.

In the Philippines, the most streamed artist on Discover Weekly are Boyce Avenue, Jasmine Thomspon, Austin Mahone, and Travis Atreo to name a few.

A billion thank yous to all the music fans who have made Discover Weekly a phenomenon. Spotify couldn’t be more excited about all of the music being discovered, listened to, and shared every day through Discover Weekly. 

Here’s to Mondays and to even more music discovery. Remember, the more tunes streamed, the better Discover Weekly gets! 

For more listening pleasure, check out the all-time top tracks listened to most on Discover Weekly.

About Spotify

Spotify is an award-winning digital music service that gives you on-demand access to over 30 million tracks. Our dream is to make all the world’s music available instantly to everyone, wherever and whenever you want it. Spotify makes it easier than ever to discover, manage and share music with your friends, while making sure that artists get a fair deal. 

Spotify is now available in 58 markets globally with more than 75 million active users, and over 20 million paying subscribers. 

Since its launch in Sweden in 2008, Spotify has driven more than US$3bn to rights holders. Spotify is now the second biggest source of digital music revenue for labels in Europe, and the biggest and most successful music streaming service of its kind globally. 

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Globe Broadband brings wonderful surprises with premiere of Disney/Pixar’s Finding Dory

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Customers get a chance to win free tickets and a private block screening for friends and family

A wonderful Monday afternoon, June 13, 2016 meeting Disney/Pixar Filipino sketch artist Paul Abadilla, as he talks with animation / arts students about his experience in being a part of the #animation team of Finding Dory movie. 

Disney/Pixar Filipino sketch artist Paul Abadilla talks about his experience in being a part of the animation team of Finding Dory among aspiring animation students at a by-invitation seminar.

Disney/Pixar Filipino sketch artist Paul Abadilla, talks about his experience in being a part of the #animation team of Finding Dory movie during a meet and greet event with animation students and media held at the Makati Diamond Residence, Makati City, June 13, 2016. 

Globe Broadband brings wonderful surprises to customers in line with the much-awaited movie premiere, Disney/Pixar’s Finding Dory. As the official broadband service partner of Disney in the Philippines, Globe Broadband customers are in for a whole lot of fun with its latest events, ticket giveaways, and special prizes.

Directed by Andrew Stanton and Angus McLane, Finding Dory is the highly anticipated sequel of the successful 2003 movie Finding Nemo. Now the main protagonist, Dory the forgetful blue tang fish explores her childhood through flashbacks. This eventually leads her to embark on a life-changing quest to go back home and be reunited with her parents.

“Disney’s brilliant storytelling has made most if not all, look forward to what movie they are going to premiere next. Finally after over a decade, Finding Nemo’s sequel makes its way to theatres and this gives us another opportunity to give our customers access to exciting giveaways and exclusive events. By taking that extra mile we provide our customers a more immersive experience.” shares Martha Sazon, Globe Senior Vice President for Broadband Business.

Headlining Finding Dory’s Philippine premiere is the homecoming tour of Pixar Studios Filipino sketch artist, Paul Abadilla.

Making his way back home, Abadilla is conducting a by-invitation animation workshop and will be sharing his work on Finding Dory and his experience being part of one of the most prestigious animation studios.

Globe Broadband customers in Metro Manila are also entitled to join the exclusive block screenings via free movie invites when they subscribe to a broadband plan or upgrade their current subscription until June 16, 2016. New customers are eligible to get four (4) tickets while plan upgraders get six (6) tickets. 

One lucky customer will also get a chance to hold a private block screening with 50 of his friends! To join, customers simply need to catch the Finding Dory artwork on the @enjoyglobe Twitter account and retweet with the hashtag #GlobeBroadband. Participants with at least 50 likes and retweets combined are qualified for the raffle and should stay tuned for the announcement on June 22, 2016.

With speeds of up to 1 Gbps, Globe Broadband currently offers a wide range of internet services for the home. Customers can enjoy seamless internet connectivity for the family alongside free entertainment content bundled with their plans such as Spotify, HOOQ and NBA League Pass.

Disney/Pixar’s Finding Dory opens in cinemas on June 16.

For more information on promos and free movie invites, visit www.globe.com.ph/broadband/promos/movie-invites.

Tickets will be confirmed via the application email provided and can be claimed from Globe representatives in participating cinemas on the day of the screening.

Samsung unveils cutting-edge curved TVs

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Samsung Curved SUHD TV

Television technology has once again been elevated with the latest Samsung Curved TVs. Launched at the “Archipelago: The 2016 Samsung Curved TV Dealer Launch,” more than 170 dealers, partners, and stakeholders joined Samsung executives at the City of Dreams last May 25 for an evening of discovery, innovation, and entertainment.

Guests were able to check Samsung’s latest products in its experiential area after the program

“This launch is a significant step towards our goal of continuing to be the No.1 TV Brand in the Philippines,” President and CEO of Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation Kevin Lee said. He also thanked the guests for their unwavering support.

Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation President and CEO Kevin Lee

The star of the evening was the Samsung Curved SUHD TV boasting its Quantum Dot Technology and High Dynamic Range (HDR), which conventional TVs cannot replicate. The Quantum Dot technology gives viewers life-like color expression with up to 1 billion colors. HDR gives a wider range of brightness, allowing us to see even the smallest details. The Samsung SUHD Curved TV also features the new Samsung One Remote, an amazing upgrade to the traditional remote control that lets you control every connected device in your TV with just one remote.

Head of Product Marketing of Samsung TV Jun Guevarra shared the latest technology offers of Samsung TVs.

“The Samsung Curved SUHD TV merges innovative technology and elegant design to give viewers a TV experience like no other. This is how Samsung redefines the way we view TV,” Jun Guevara, Head of Product Marketing of Samsung TV, added.

The full line up of Samsung Curved TVs were also showcased during the event. From Curved UHD TVs that have real 4k resolution to Curved Full HD TVs which are more affordable allowing more people to experience this innovation. 

(From left) Samsung’s Key Account Manager for AV Iean Manago, Product Manager for TV Jane Ortega-Viola, and Product Manager for Audio Mahir Al-Rubah

Guests were also the first to see the HyperTV, Samsung’s line of TVs with removable stands, front firing speakers that deliver better sound clarity, and All Care Protection that protects the HyperTV from insects, virus, dust, lightning surge, electrical surge and humidity. The launch also showcased Samsung’s newest next-level audio products, the Curved SoundBar and WAM 360, which ensure balanced and superior sound quality.

(From left) Samsung’s Regional Sales Director Binggoy Mauricio, President and CEO Kevin Lee, Head of TV and Audio Gally Chua, and Head of Trade Marketing for Consumer Electronics Jupiter Guibone.

Also in attendance were Samsung executives Vice President of Consumer Electronics Jun Filart, Head of TV and Audio Gally Chua, Business Manager for Audio Visual Chris Choi, Head of Trade and Marketing Jupiter Guibone, and Regional Sales Director for TV and Audio Binggoy Mauricio. 

Meet McCarthy, “The Boss;” Exclusively at SM Cinema

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SM Cinema exclusively presents “The Boss” starring Melissa McCarthy (Spy, Bridesmaids, The Heat) as wealthy mogul-turned-felon who attempts to regain her empire through a girl scout brownie business with former assistant, Kristen Bell.

Welcome to the world of Michelle Darnelle: a money-hungry, cut-throat, business magnate who is sent to jail for insider-trading. From the richest woman in the country to a convicted felon with frozen assets, Michelle attempts to climb back to the top by working with her former executive assistant to turn a small Girl Scout brownie project into a full-blown business.

Based on a character created by McCarthy in her early years as a budding comedienne, Michelle Darnelle was a persona performed on stage by Melissa at The Groundlings. “So many great characters have been born at The Groundlings. For me, that character was Michelle Darnel,” says McCarthy. “I loved her so much that I couldn’t let her go and would randomly bring her up and talk about her over the years. She’s a tricky one though, because she is so dynamic, so forceful and so confident. Yet, Michelle is someone who makes you wonder what lies beneath it all when she says, ‘I don’t need anyone, other than myself.” 

Comedian and co-producer Chris Henchy says, “It was fantastic to watch Melissa performing this bombastic character on stage, and even then you could see the viability of building a whole movie around that character. Ben and Melissa have always had it in their mind to get to the point where Michelle Darnell could be turned into a full-length feature so it was an easy invitation for us to help make this movie.”

The Boss is a hysterical comedy led by the all-star cast of Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Bell, Peter Dinklage, and Kathy Bates. Produced by the likes of comedy-king Will Ferell, and husband-wife tandem Ben Falcone and Melissa McCarthy, “The Boss” is a ridiculously entertaining treat that will make you think twice about your boss, believe in women empowerment, and possibly leave you craving for brownies all at the same time.

Catch “The Boss” in SM Cinema beginning June 7. For ticket inquiries, visit www.smcinema.com or call 470-2222 more information.

Google launches doodle to celebrate Independence Day

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Manila, Philippines - June 12, 2016: Google Philippines joins the country as it celebrates 118 years of independence, with a special one-day only doodle on the Google.com.ph homepage. This year’s Independence Day doodle features the classic Filipino roadtrip showcasing a festively-designed multicolored jeepney filled with a mix of family and friends prepared for an adventure ahead.

The seventh Independence Day Google doodle is inspired by Filipinos’ love for adventure and pride for their country. The Philippines is home to thousands of tourist destinations, which they like to enjoy with their family and friends. The doodle reflects the importance of the family for every Filipino and their passion for discovering the beauty of their nation.

Clicking on the Google doodle will lead visitors to more information about the history of Philippine independence.

“Doodle” is the name used for decorative changes made to the Google logo to celebrate holidays, anniversaries, and the lives of famous artists, pioneers, and scientists. Doodles make searches even more fun as we learn new things with each new design.

This fun activity began in 2000 when Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin asked their intern Dennis Hwang to create a doodle for Bastille Day. It was so well-received that Hwang was promoted to chief doodler and doodles began showing up more regularly. Through the years, doodlers have created over 2,000 doodles that brighten the Google homepage and bring smiles to readers all over the world.