Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2022
Robin Williams' estate sues Pandora over royalties
Robin Williams' estate sued Pandora, alleging the online service owes royalties for streaming the comedians' material. The lawsuit claims Pandora's licenses do not cover the underlying jokes; the allegations are not presented as a court finding.
2021
Pandora sale offers discounts of up to 50%
Pandora was offering discounts of up to 50% on jewellery through its website, with sale prices listed for multiple items.
2021
SiriusXM sued over podcast accessibility
The National Association of the Deaf and Disability Rights Advocates filed a lawsuit against SiriusXM, including its Pandora and Stitcher brands, alleging that the services excluded deaf and hard-of-hearing people by not providing captions or transcripts for podcasts. The suit seeks damages and an injunction requiring transcripts.
2021
Pandora offers early Black Friday discounts
Pandora offered shoppers 20% off selected jewellery through an early Black Friday deal available to members.
2021
The Lookout by SoundCloud launches on Pandora
Pandora and SoundCloud announced a new Pandora station, 'The Lookout by SoundCloud,' featuring music from SoundCloud's hip-hop playlist and artists. The station was described as available on Pandora.
2021
SXM Media announces programmatic podcast advertising capabilities
SXM Media announced that it would introduce new programmatic capabilities for podcast advertising at the IAB Fall Podcast Upfronts that week. The offering was described as providing advertisers a single access point to buy SXM Media inventory, with audience and contextual targeting.
2021
Pandora partners with Precious Lee as a global muse
Pandora partnered with model Precious Lee as one of its global muses for the “Return of Special Occasions” jewellery collection.
2021
Pandora closes its Portland Walk store in Barrow
Pandora's Portland Walk store in Barrow closed after five years of trading; June 30 was its last day.
2021
SiriusXM and TikTok announce partnership
SiriusXM and TikTok announced a partnership covering a TikTok channel on SiriusXM, TikTok creator-hosted playlists on Pandora, and re-airings of Pandora LIVE events on TikTok.
2020
Pandora and UNICEF host a World Children’s Day creative workshop
Pandora and UNICEF hosted a creative workshop for World Children’s Day 2020 and created a video with Millie Bobby Brown encouraging children to express their creativity and imagine their futures.
2020
Pandora announces Star Wars jewellery collaboration
Pandora announced a collaboration with Lucasfilm to launch a capsule collection of Star Wars-inspired jewellery, planned to be available from October 1.
2020
Pandora adds standalone Apple Watch app
Pandora updated its iOS app to include a standalone Apple Watch app, allowing users to stream music and podcasts from the watch without a phone.
2019
Pandora launches multichannel brand campaign
Pandora launched a multichannel campaign using TV, out-of-home and digital advertising to promote its listening experience. The campaign includes experiential events and a live-streamed concert planned for New York's Times Square.
2019
Pandora lowers annual sales forecast
Pandora lowered its sales forecast for the year, citing weaker consumer spending and political unrest in Hong Kong.
2019
Marvel Entertainment and SiriusXM announce podcast deal
Marvel Entertainment and SiriusXM announced a multiyear deal to create podcasts for SiriusXM and Pandora, with several podcasts planned to launch starting in 2020.
2019
Appeals court revives Pandora's challenge to recordings lawsuit
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals told a lower federal court to reconsider Pandora's bid to negate a class-action lawsuit over streaming pre-1972 recordings. The article reports that the appellate court said the Music Modernization Act preempts state-based claims if Pandora pays the royalties; it also notes earlier court rulings that Pandora had violated laws in several states.
2019
Pandora begins rolling out an updated mobile app
Pandora began rolling out an updated mobile app featuring a personalized “For You” tab with recommendations for music and podcasts, and bringing its Modes feature to mobile.