Stingray Inks TuneIn Partnership with iM Media Labs

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | 10:49am CT

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Stingray has announced a new partnership with iM Media Labs to integrate TuneIn into the iM Media Hub, expanding access to live radio, sports, news, music and podcasts in connected vehicles.

The integration will make TuneIn available through the vehicle-native iM Media Hub without requiring smartphone projection. The platform combines radio, streaming, podcasts, news, sports, audiobooks, video and other entertainment services into a unified interface that can be branded by individual automakers.

"Automotive is a key growth area for TuneIn, and this partnership is another step in making our content available wherever drivers choose to listen," said TuneIn CEO Rich Stern. "iM Media Labs shares our vision for delivering exceptional in-vehicle audio experiences."

The iM Media Hub also uses AI-powered recommendations to help drivers discover stations, programs and podcasts. Existing TuneIn users will be able to access their Favorites and Recently Played selections directly through the vehicle, allowing listening to continue across devices.

"Adding TuneIn significantly expands that choice, bringing more than 100,000 radio stations, live sports, news, music and podcasts into a consistent experience designed around each automaker's brand," said iM Media Labs Founder, President and COO John Jasper.

Under the agreement, eligible new users accessing TuneIn through the iM Media Hub will receive a free trial of TuneIn Premium. The service includes commercial-free news and music channels, fewer ads on more than 100,000 radio stations, access to more than 100,000 audiobooks and live sports coverage.