Montreal, March 12, 2025 – Stingray (TSX: RAY.A; RAY.B), an industry leader in music and video content distribution, business services, and advertising solutions, is excited to announce that its applications Stingray Music and Qello Concerts are now available to users of leading telecom providers in Germany and Romania. This expansion is made possible through a partnership with Mondia, a leader in digital distribution and mobile commerce.
The launch extends Stingray’s reach to new audiences by leveraging Mondia’s deep-rooted relationships with mobile operators and expertise in managing end-to-end digital ecosystems. Through this partnership, Mondia not only enables convenient payment solutions such as direct carrier billing but also drives user acquisition, engagement, and monetisation by connecting Stingray’s content to millions of mobile subscribers across Europe.
Mobile apps highlights:
- Stingray Music offers a diverse selection of music channels with curated playlists that span every genre, decade, and trend to resonate with listeners across Europe. From ’80s retro hits to today’s chart-toppers, and relaxing spa music, Stingray Music channels provide the ideal backdrop for every moment, taste, and mood.
- Qello Concerts by Stingray delivers an extensive library of concert films and award-winning music documentaries featuring the biggest and most influential artists, bands, and musicians.
“We are thrilled about the innovative business model we’ve established with Mondia,” said David Purdy, Chief Revenue Officer of Stingray. “This partnership enables us to reach a broader audience in Europe more efficiently, reinforcing our commitment to delivering exceptional musical experiences to our users.”
“This collaboration is a testament to the power of digital distribution through mobile operators,” said Paolo Rizzardini, Chief Commercial Officer at Mondia. “By leveraging our strong telco partnerships, we’re not only enabling seamless payments but also unlocking new revenue streams and expanding access to premium entertainment. We’re excited to partner with Stingray to bring high-quality music and concert experiences to new audiences across Europe.”
Mondia’s role in this collaboration goes beyond payments, it is about unlocking new revenue opportunities and expanding Stingray’s digital footprint across mobile platforms.
This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Stingray’s expansion across the European entertainment landscape, further solidifying its position as a leader in music and entertainment streaming. By leveraging Stingray’s content into Mondia’s network of telco partnerships, this initiative allows for seamless content discovery and a frictionless user experience, making high-quality entertainment more accessible than ever.
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About Stingray
Stingray (TSX: RAY.A; RAY.B), a global music, media, and technology company, is an industry leader in TV broadcasting, streaming, radio, business services, and advertising. Stingray provides an array of global music, digital, and advertising services to enterprise brands worldwide, including audio and video channels, over 100 radio stations, subscription video-on-demand content, FAST channels, karaoke products and music apps, and in-car and on-board infotainment content. Stingray Business, a division of Stingray, provides commercial solutions in music, in-store advertising solutions, digital signage, and AI-driven consumer insights and feedback. Stingray Advertising is North America’s largest retail audio advertising network, delivering digital audio messaging to more than 30,000 major retail locations. Stingray has close to 1000 employees worldwide and reaches 540 million consumers in 160 countries. For more information, visit www.stingray.com.
About Mondia
Mondia is a leading mobile commerce company dedicated to connecting, digitalizing, and monetising mobile consumers. Mondia provides access to over 700m consumers through more than 60 mobile operators across 30 countries. With offices across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Mondia is committed to enabling digitalisation across the globe through its distinctive technology, strategic partnerships, extensive network and global coverage. Mondia also offers unparalleled reach to the world’s most recognised brands and merchants, ensuring secure, simplified, and seamless global Direct Carrier Billing (DCB), Local Payment Methods, and digital payment solutions. For more information, please visit https://mondia.com
For more information, please contact:
Frédérique Gagnier
Director, Communications & Partnerships
Stingray
[email protected]
