To promote mobile app purchases in India, today, on-demand digital entertainment storefront, Hungama has join hands with Snapdeal and as a result of this users who shop via Snapdeal app will get access to ad-free Hungama’s Premium PRO service free for the period of nine weeks. Hungama Pro is a premium service where users get ad-free app which comes with HD quality music videos, lyrics and offline access of them as well, this service usually cost Rs. 120/month.
Snapdeal and Hungama are also working on creating more offerings for their users, which will see entertainment options bundled with shopping purchases and are likely to be rolled-out in stages over the next one year. According to a recent IAMAI report, that pegged India’s Internet population at 300 mn by December 2014, Entertainment and Shopping were among the highest drivers of Internet usage on mobile phones.
In recent times there were several reports which suggest that Snapdeal has saw a big changes in its apps downloads, alone in October company has saw 2 millions downloads and install, if we talk about Hungama then its trailing behind some of the major apps like Gaana and Saavn in Google Play. Both companies are hoping for a boost with this partnership.
Mr. Siddhartha Roy, CEO at Hungama.com said,
“With music and shopping being among the primary drivers of mobile internet consumption, our tie-up aims to offer users an enhanced value proposition. 2015 is likely to be a vital year for brands to out to Middle Bharat, and tie-ups like this will help our brands to attract a larger share of the consumer’s mind space.”
Mr. Sandeep Komaravelly, SVP, Marketing at Snapdeal.com said :-
“We at Snapdeal are focusing hugely on making sure our customers get a great shopping experience on our app. The partnership with Hungama brings shopping and music together, both are a way of life for Indian consumers. We want to encourage the growing love of apps by providing customers with what they love most – high quality uninterrupted music and awesome deals on the go.”
