Press Release
Bears On Air: Build-A-Bear Radio™ Launches In Partnership With Digital Broadcast Platform Dash Radio
Build-A-Bear Radio will broadcast primarily from the Dash Radio studio in
Anyone can sign up for a free subscription at dashradio.com/buildabear or with the Dash Radio app for iOS or Google Play where subscribers can save their "dashboard" of favorite music. Fans can also listen in anytime at buildabear.com/radio.
"Music is an important part of the
"My passion to use music for the power of good aligns so well with Build-A-Bear's mission and their encouragement of creativity and discovery through making furry friends," said Mraz. "The launch of Build-A-Bear Radio is an exciting opportunity to begin our collaboration and debut an exclusive version of 'Have It All,' featuring talented young artists. We are looking forward to the opportunities and potential of what's to come."
To keep the on-air excitement going, well-known DJ Ricardo Ordieres will host the Build-A-Bear Radio show, as well as a weekly Top 20 Countdown. He will keep kids and adults entertained with unique features like "BEAR-aking News" that will serve up cool news stories of the day, and "PAWsitivity Plays," highlighting the good works of great young people. Ricardo will also interview some of today's most talked-about artists in exclusive "Workshop Sesh" segments from coast to coast.
Build-A-Bear Radio was conceived by Dash Radio Vice President of Business Development—and GRAMMY® Award nominee—Clinton Sparks. Sparks collaborated with Dash Radio founder and CEO
Dash Radio currently boasts millions of subscribers who enjoy non-stop, live broadcasts and original stations across multiple genres and categories. Stations are powered by some of the biggest artists, DJs, radio personalities, musicians, and music tastemakers in the world. Earlier this year, the streaming platform began rolling out as a standard offering in a variety of new GM vehicles in the U.S.
To listen to Build-A-Bear Radio instantly and keep tabs on upcoming artist appearances, visit buildabear.com/radio.
About Build-A-Bear®
Build-A-Bear® is a global brand kids love and parents trust that seeks to add a little more heart to life.
About Dash Radio
Dash Radio is the global leader in curated, lean-back audio experiences. Since its 2015 launch, Dash has become the world's largest all-original digital broadcaster, empowering many of the world's biggest artists, influencers and brands to take radio over the top, directly to fans, without fees or subscriptions. Featuring over 80 curator-championed original stations, Dash is available on 50+ platforms – inside nearly every connected car service, smart home product and IoT device. With no traditional commercials, Dash Radio offers fans the perfected music discovery experience free of charge, while offering brands a more authentic and effective way to engage these audiences worldwide. For more information, please visit dashradio.com.
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SOURCE
Beth Kerley, Build-A-Bear Workshop, (314) 423-8000, ext. 5430, BethK@buildabear.com