Facebook Media Plans Include Spotify and Others
By Rob Scott
June 20, 2011
June 20, 2011
- Facebook is working with Spotify and others to integrate new music services and applications.
- The social networking giant has expanded its position in significant Internet sectors – including retail, news and games – and is now getting serious about music and other media.
- At the recent Cable Show in Chicago, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts predicted that cloud-based guides and interfaces will be paramount to television’s future. Roberts described an integration with Facebook that can make TV more social with recommendations and interaction with “friends.”
- Spotify already allows users to share info about songs with Facebook friends, but the next level of integration is expected to be much deeper. Additionally, Facebook has reportedly been reaching out to other online music services.
- Facebook’s Music Dashboard will show songs of friends, recommended songs and “happenings” in your social and music areas.
- This opens new potential for Facebook to become a social e-commerce business.