MONTREAL, April 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stingray today announced that its Stingray Karaoke service is now available to all Cox Contour video customers across 18 states, substantially increasing the potential reach of Stingray’s SVOD service.

Stingray Karaoke On Demand is accessible through customers’ Contour receivers, on the Contour app and online at watchtv.cox.com.

Stingray’s SVOD offering, which includes Stingray Karaoke, Stingray Classica, Stingray DJAZZ, and Qello Concerts, has seen growth in popularity over the past 2 years and is also available through other entertainment service providers such as Amazon, Comcast, and Telefonica.

For a monthly subscription price of $6.99, Contour customers can enjoy access to:

• An extensive catalog of more than 13,000 songs in the style of today’s most popular stars and legends of decades past.
• Music genres including pop, rock, country, R&B, hip-hop, Disney favorites, and more.
• The ability to grab the mic and belt out their favorite tunes whenever the mood strikes.
• New songs added to the catalog regularly.

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 “We are thrilled to be taking this significant step in the growth of our SVOD offering with our partners at Cox,” said Mathieu Péloquin, Senior Vice-President, Marketing and Communications of Stingray. “This agreement furthers our common commitment to provide subscribers with a variety of entertainment options accessible at any time and on all platforms. Karaoke fans now have a new destination for a vast catalog of the most in-demand songs guaranteed to enliven any gathering with family and friends. If past launches of Stingray Karaoke On Demand are any indication, we are confident that Cox subscribers will soon find that they can’t do without this new service.”

About Stingray
Stingray (TSX: RAY.A; RAY.B) is the world-leading provider of multiplatform music and video services, and digital experiences for pay TV operators, commercial establishments, OTT providers, mobile operators, consumers, and more. Its services include audio television channels, premium television channels, 4K UHD television channels, karaoke products, digital signage, in-store music, and music apps. Stingray reaches 400 million subscribers (or users) in 156 countries and its mobile apps have been downloaded over 90 million times. Stingray is headquartered in Montreal and currently has close to 400 employees worldwide. For more information: www.stingray.com.

About Cox Communications
Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and home security and automation services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable company, Cox serves approximately 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and digital media advertising. Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in broadband, voice and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For 10 years, Cox has been recognized as a best operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity 12 times. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com.

For more information, please contact:

Mathieu Péloquin
Senior Vice-President, Marketing and Communications
Stingray
1 514-664-1244, ext. 2362
mpeloquin@stingray.com