Pandora is making a big move in the programmatic audio front with their acquisition of AdsWizz for $150M.
Flashback: Pandora Taps Neustar To Build New CRM
Quote from Roger Lynch — CEO @ Pandora:
“The internet breaks down broadcast models…There’s a multi-billion radio industry to be replaced someday. That’s not all going to go to subscriptions. So this is a very very large opportunity.”
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