Pandora,

I too am a huge fan. I hate my own music collection now and am bored with my iPod. It is a drag that you had to lay off people. However, rather than blame it on the times or try to change your model to get listeners to subsidize, which will never be a long term solution (otherwise - you would have used that model in the 1st place)- take a look at your business model and look to it for solutions. Your progress with iPhones and cellular in general is genius - too expensive in my mind, because us consumers get nickel & dimed to death with monthly charges (phones, satellite, cable, etc). As the great Yoda once said,"Fear is the path to the Dark Side." Dont let your fear get in the way of what you are trying to accomplish - advertising is still the answer - how can you get us to see more ads, see them on cell phones....? What if as part of membership we all agreed to receive an email from Pandora every day with a summary or highlights and links to all your paid advertisers...? Just a thought - but I must admit I do not like the pressure pay by turning off my music every 15 minutes. I am not the answer, nor is my $36. You know that is a short term bandaid and probably cannabalistic to your core business - dont piss of your customers (that sounds harsh, and of course I am not pissed off, I just think that your are grasping with that as a solution). Good luck. I have faith that you guys will figure this out - you have a smart Board. If I can be of any help strategically, feel free to contact by email.

Regards,

R

Pandora,

I too am a huge fan. I hate my own music collection now and am bored with my iPod. It is a drag that you had to lay off people. However, rather than blame it on the times or try to change your model to get listeners to subsidize, which will never be a long term solution (otherwise - you would have used that model in the 1st place)- take a look at your business model and look to it for solutions. Your progress with iPhones and cellular in general is genius - too expensive in my mind, because us consumers get nickel & dimed to death with monthly charges (phones, satellite, cable, etc). As the great Yoda once said,"Fear is the path to the Dark Side." Dont let your fear get in the way of what you are trying to accomplish - advertising is still the answer - how can you get us to see more ads, see them on cell phones....? What if as part of membership we all agreed to receive an email from Pandora every day with a summary or highlights and links to all your paid advertisers...? Just a thought - but I must admit I do not like the pressure pay by turning off my music every 15 minutes. I am not the answer, nor is my $36. You know that is a short term bandaid and probably cannabalistic to your core business - dont piss of your customers (that sounds harsh, and of course I am not pissed off, I just think that your are grasping with that as a solution). Good luck. I have faith that you guys will figure this out - you have a smart Board. If I can be of any help strategically, feel free to contact by email.

Regards,

R
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very nice

What if as part of membership we all agreed to receive an email from Pandora every day with a summary or highlights and links to all your paid advertisers.

Hello ,

Yea I loved that music they are true talent

ty man

Speaking of melodic music, isn't that one of the genes of the music genome project?

Any chance we could see an additional feature added where we could build a station by selecting music genes? *insert puppy dog eyes here*

Hey

I agree they have real talent

Thanks so much for the feedback and suggestions, all!
We really appreciate hearing your thoughts, and we read every comment.

:) Lucia, from Pandora

thanks

Tim,

What a smart concept..I stumbled upon your application on my new iphone. Since I am not really a fond of Ipods and downloading music I just happen to investigate if there was a music station I could get onto my iphone for whenever I have a chance to listen to some relaxing music to unwind and there you were. Just what I had in mind!

I was so impressed that I also downloaded Pandora to a co-workers iphone. Hopefully, your website continues to grow... What a remarkable set of tunes. Well Done, I'll continue to advocate your and network your station. Oh, by the way the name is quite clever!!!:)

Thanks Again,

Arlene

Thanks so much, Arlene! That's great to hear. :)

Cheers, Lucia (with Pandora)

Pandora's fantastic!
My friends and I want to type in our selected (duplicate) radio station at the same time and hear the same selection all day long - can that work?
Carter

My son put me onto Pandora... makes my day every day...THE 50'S AND COUNTRY.. I get them both alternating...Can't get any better than that... THANXXXXX

Why isnt there any clips or info bout the artist(s)?

Pandora is pretty asome. i made up a word for it, GROOL.(great+cool)

Hey, Big Bird --

On the actual show page, there is a link to the artists' profile page, which is:
http://www.pandora.com/music/artist/20+minute+loop

Here is 20 Minute Loop's own site too:
http://www.20minuteloop.com

The show page where their video lives, again, is:
http://blog.pandora.com/archives/show/2008/11/music_101_singi.html

Cheers,
Kevin

Thanks kevin!! (:
i was doin reasearch on some artists now i can listen to them and research them @ the same time!!!

Pandora,
I just love listening to all the great
music on this web site. I listen morning and
evening....Much thanks to you!

CAROL :-)

Great to hear. Thanks, Big Bird! Thanks, Carol!

Dont let your fear get in the way of what you are trying to accomplish - advertising is still the answer - how can you get us to see more ads, see them on cell phones....?

Pandora,

If you only knew how much house cleaning I get done when listening to Pandora.com You would think I was the energizer bunny..... I love Pandora! It is the best thing especiall during holiday seasons. Thanks for the music.

Great to hear. Thanks, I agree they have real talent