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Press Release

Leading Digital and Tech Platforms Join Ad Council, White House, HHS and CDC to Address COVID-19 Crisis

Digital and Technology Platforms Create Pro Bono Content, Donate Ad Space to Help Share Critical and Urgent COVID-19 Messaging

Ad Council
Ad Council

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ad Council, White House, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today that they are partnering with leading digital and technology platforms, including Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, SiriusXM and Pandora, Pinterest, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitter and Verizon Media, among others, to extend the reach and impact of critical COVID-19 response messaging. From custom filters to emojis to influencer content, digital and technology partners are leveraging their tools to connect their audiences with life-saving messages to help slow the spread of the virus.

“We have seen the media industry come together time and time again to address the most critical issues facing our country, and the COVID-19 pandemic is no exception,” said Lisa Sherman, president & CEO of the Ad Council. “These digital and technology platforms have generously donated their talents and reach to empower millions of Americans to stay safe, informed and connected.”

Press Release

MAJOR MUSIC STREAMING SERVICES AND TECH COMPANIES JOIN MUSICARES® AND THE RECORDING ACADEMY® IN SUPPORT OF COVID-19 RELIEF FUND

SIRIUSXM AND PANDORA, SPOTIFY, TIDAL, AND YOUTUBE MUSIC CONTRIBUTE GENEROUS DONATIONS TO THE MUSICARES® COVID-19 RELIEF FUND

SiriusXM
SiriusXM

Leading music streaming and tech companies Amazon Music, Facebook, SiriusXM and Pandora, Spotify, TIDAL, and YouTube Music have announced today they are contributing to COVID-19 Relief Fund affiliated charitable foundation MusiCares®, to support music industry workers in need.

The COVID-19 Relief Fund was established to provide monetary support to the thousands of music creators and industry professionals who have been most affected by the Coronavirus pandemic due to the unprecedented cancellation of music events and work opportunities. Since the fund’s establishment last week, MusiCares and the Recording Academy have raised millions more than the initial $2 million to start the COVID19 Relief Fund, thanks to its esteemed partners, but more is needed. With this fund, music industry professionals including artists, production crews, technicians, and anyone impacted by the loss of income due to live music event cancelations, can apply for basic living assistance.

Publication

Doctor Radio & NYU Langone Health launch 24/7 coronavirus-focused channel & hotline

SiriusXM channel 121 becomes “Coronavirus: What You Need To Know,” and will be available on both active and inactive SiriusXM radios, and on SiriusXM streaming platforms

Sirius XM
Sirius XM

SiriusXM, in conjunction with NYU Langone Health, launched a special 24/7 channel dedicated to providing the public with the latest information on the coronavirus outbreak. The channel launched on Friday, March 6 at 6pm ET and features programming from SiriusXM’s Doctor Radio (Ch. 110). It is available on both active and inactive SiriusXM radios on Channel 121 and will also be available on the SiriusXM app and via SiriusXM.com.

Click this link to hear an exclusive, free livestream of the channel.

SiriusXM and NYU Langone Health have teamed up to make coronavirus information available to subscribers and non-subscribers alike and this special “free to air” public service channel will feature nonstop information and health tips related to coronavirus.

 

 

Publication

Get around-the-clock updates & expert advice about the coronavirus on SXM’s Doctor Radio

SiriusXM Blog
SiriusXM Blog

SiriusXM today announced that Doctor Radio (Ch. 110) and NYU Langone Health’s medical experts will launch 24/7 programming, live and on demand, dedicated to the latest news and updates surrounding the coronavirus. All programming will be presented by NYU Langone’s team of world-class infectious disease and medical authorities and curated by SiriusXM’s Doctor Radio channel programmers.