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# Understanding Shazam and How To Be Discovered
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/understanding-shazam-and-how-to-be-discovered/
- Published: 2013-09-18T14:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2013-09-18T14:00:00.000Z
- Description: By Andrew Apanov of Dotted Music and Stand Above The Noise (now seeking patrons at Patreon). In this special Stand Against The Noise episode from Berlin Music Week's WORD! conference,. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2013/09/understanding-shazam-and-how-to-be-discovered.html]
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- Tags: Apps, Mobile & SMS, Music Business, Music Tech, Berlin, iTunes, Jon Davies, Jonathan Davies, Music Week, Popular music, Shazam, Television, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:43

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By Andrew Apanov of [Dotted Music](http://dottedmusic.com/?ref=hypebot.com) and [Stand Above The Noise](http://i.standabovethenoise.com/?ref=hypebot.com) (now [seeking patrons](http://www.patreon.com/satn?ref=hypebot.com) at Patreon).

In this special Stand Against The Noise episode from Berlin Music Week's WORD! conference, Jonathan Davies, a Music Partnerships Manager at Shazam Entertainment, explains how the world's most popular music recognition service works, how its database is being updated and how it helps musicians sell more music.

In just one year Shazam generates $300 million in digital sales, primarily through iTunes. In the interview Davies also talks on Shazam's partners, his take on streaming services, new developments and ways to be heard in the first place.

**Jon Davies on Being Discovered With Shazam**

**00:33** – Jon Davies introduction

**00:38** – The ways the Shazam database is updated

**01:59** – Key partners of Shazam

**02:32** – How well Shazam works with detecting dance / electronic music tracks

**03:04** – Shazam's TV integration

**04:09** – Jon's opinion on streaming services

**05:05** – What's coming next for Shazam

**05:55** – Tips on being discovered

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