The LA Kings launched their official app powered by Mobile Roadie last Friday, and it’s still going strong. With the release of the Android version this week, now thousands of iPhone and Android users (and counting) are enjoying the LA Kings right on their phones.

In addition to being one of our most downloaded apps this week, the LA Kings app is featured first under the “New” section in sports apps in the App Store. Response has been phenomenal- the iPhone and Android versions have average ratings of 5 and 4.7 stars, respectively.

Kings fans are ecstatic to be able to catch up on news, standings, the team schedule, and much more right on the app, with some describing the app as “very well put together,” “a definite must have for any true Kings Fan,” and a “great way to keep up to date on my Kings!”

Hype around the LA Kings app doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon with the season in full swing. If you’re a Kings fan, this app is a must. To download the official LA Kings app, visit http://road.ie/lakings.

We’re very excited to announce the release of the official LA Kings mobile app sponsored by Verizon! Now fans can check upcoming matches & updated standings, read Kings news, view videos & photos, listen to podcasts, purchase Kings merchandise, share to their social networks, and so much more right on the app.

Announced on the LA Kings Website, Facebook page and Twitter profile last Friday afternoon, fans can’t get enough of the app. And in one day, the LA Kings app catapulted to a spot in the Top 20 free apps in Sports in the App Store. The app has already been mentioned on various news sources including socal Tech, LA Kings Insider, and iOSnoops. With the Android version releasing later this week, we expect there to be even more buzz.

According to Kings President (Business Operations) Luc Robitaille, “This app will not only efficiently deliver content to our fans, but it will provide an engaging interactive experience between the Kings and our users, and also the ability to share information with other users.”

We couldn’t agree more. CEO Michael Schneider said, “We couldn’t be more thrilled to work with the LA Kings, a team in our hometown. Our partnership with the LA Kings provides fans a brand new way to engage with their favorite team including the ability to watch behind-the-scenes video of players and events.”

To download the official LA Kings mobile app, visit http://road.ie/LAkings

midem is just one day away! For those of you who don’t know, midem is an annual event held in the city of Cannes, France where “artists, technology and brands are connected by music.” Last year, 6,850 participants from 3,120 companies spanning 77 countries attended midem.

If you’re attending midem this year, don’t forget to download the official midem app powered by Mobile Roadie. Available for iPhone, Android, and even iPad, the official midem app allows you to “consult the conference & festival schedule, discover speakers & artists line up, access a practical guide to Cannes, and view official photos & videos.” App users can also “read the latest industry news and see what companies & partners are at midem.” It’s the only thing you need to get around smoothly during the 4-day event.

To download the official midem app, visit http://road.ie/MIDEM

And don’t forget to RSVP for the Music Tech Meetup that we’re co-hosting with SoundCloud, Spotify, Topspin, Webdoc, MXP4, Musixmatch, Next Big Sound, The Orchard, and midem.

midem 2012 is just around the corner. Bringing together the hottest names in music, tech, and business in the beautiful city of Cannes, France, this 4-day event aims to “enrich the passionate relationship between people & music, transform audience engagement & form new business connections.” Touted as the world’s largest music industry trade show, we’re proud to be a partner of midem for another year.

In addition to powering the official midem app for the iPhone, we’re powering their first iPad app this year. midem’s iPad app is a preview of what’s to come for our upcoming iPad product, so stay tuned.

MoRo CEO Michael Schneider is already making his presence known at midem: He gave a talk at the MIDEM Managers Village about the music potential in mobile apps, and he wrote a guest post on midem’s blog about the six mobile music trends to watch in 2012. We’ll also be co-hosting a Music Tech Meetup with SoundCloud, Spotify, Topspin, Webdoc, MXP4, Musixmatch, Next Big Sound, The Orchard, and midem on January 29th (RSVP for free here).

midem is from January 28- 31, 2012. If would like to stay updated on the latest midem news, download the official midem app at http://road.ie/MIDEM.

DLD Conference 2012 kicked off yesterday in Munich, Germany. Now in its 7th year, the DLD (Digital, Life, Design) International Conference is a three day event bringing together “thought leaders, creators, entrepreneurs and investors” from all over the world. DLD doesn’t stop at the conference, however; in fact, DLD is a year-long affair creating events and experiences that are focused on “innovation, digital media, science and culture which connects business, creative and social leaders, opinion-formers and investors for crossover conversation and inspiration”.

With partnerships with renowned companies like Microsoft, HP, Audi, Google, CNBC, comScore, and many more, DLD is the place to be for those who are excited about the future. Past speakers include Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, Google’s Eric Schmidt, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and media entrepreneur Martha Stewart, among others.

This year, speakers include media entrepreneur Arianna Huffington, eBay CEO John Donahoe, Yoko Ono, and our very own Michael Schneider. Moderated by Hubert Burda Media’s Patrick Wolke, Michael spoke on the App World panel alongside Summly’s Nick D’Aloisio, Armen’s Felix Petersen, and Khoya’s Shila Siv Suleman.

We are proud to be a DLD partner, powering the official DLD app available for free download. The DLD app is the ultimate guide for conference attendees and non-attendees, with sections including Program (schedule), Speakers, News, Pictures, and Livestream. To download the official DLD app available for iPhone and Android, visit http://road.ie/dld.

“Give it away, give it away, give it away now”. The Red Hot Chili Peppers is giving away their official app to anyone who wants to keep updated with all things RHCP right on their mobile devices. Released this week, the RHCP app is Mobile Roadie’s number one app of the week in downloads and comments. The app has already found a place in the RHCP’s Wikipedia page.

Fans can read news, view photos & videos, check upcoming I’m With You tour information, listen to music, connect with other fans, and much more through the app. In fact, the RHCP released an exclusive behind the scenes video for their upcoming music video “Look Around” on the app, which they promoted via our newest 3.3 feature Promo Popups.

One of the most entertaining sections of the app is PHOTOCARDS. Fans can choose from custom-designed photo cards and snap pics directly in the app. Afterwards, they can post their photo cards in the gallery, share it via social networks, save it on their phones, or all of the above.

If you’re a RHCP fan, download the official Red Hot Chili Peppers app, available for iPhone and Android, at http://road.ie/rhcp.

Ready for a night out on the town but don’t know what to do? With the official sbe app powered by Mobile Roadie, you don’t have to look further to find the hottest restaurant, hotel, and nightlife brands in North America. The sbe app gives you a comprehensive overview of each of their fine establishments, so you can pick and choose the places that reflect your personality.

And if you’re planning a vacay to one of the hottest entertainment cities in the country, the sbe app is the perfect companion. With their multiple establishments in LA, Las Vegas, NYC, and Miami, sbe has something for everyone. And with multiple features on the app, including photos, videos, music, news, and the ability to shop for sbe packages and gift cards, you’ll be fully prepared to have fun.

Download the official sbe mobile app at http://road.ie/sbe

The “musical vision” of Colorado-based electronic music artist Derek Vincent Smith, Pretty Lights is reinvigorating the music scene, giving fans “electro organic cutting-edge party rocking beats that fill venues with energy and emotion and send dance floors into frenzies”. Thanks to Fame House, a full-service digital strategy, marketing and management consulting firm (and one of our key partners), fans can now have Pretty Lights right on their phone with the official Pretty Lights app powered by Mobile Roadie.

In addition to streaming music, catching up on the latest news and videos, checking tour information, and purchasing official merchandise right in the app, fans can also interact with each other via the Fan Wall.

Go to the official Pretty Lights website and download the app by scanning the QR code (displayed above) or by going to http://road.ie/prettylights

Pandas, and polar bears, and animals galore, oh my!

If we could only use one word to describe this week’s App of the Week, it would have to be “AMAZING”. The official San Diego Zoo mobile app launched last week, and the response has been nothing short of amazing- press coverage from dozens and dozens of sources across the world, including VentureBeat, New York Daily News, The Guardian, The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW), and San Diego Reader, and App Store and Android Market ratings of 4 stars.

Fans can’t get enough of all the features this app has to offer, but one section of the app that they keep going back to is the Animal Cam, where fans can view live streams of the famous giant pandas and polar bears who live and play at the Zoo. The Panda LiveCam has been played close to 10,000 times, while the Polar Bear LiveCam has been played nearly 8,000 times, which brings the total of LiveCam plays to nearly 20,000- and this is just in a week!

And just in time for the holidays, San Diego Zoo is highlighting their Jungle Bells celebration right on their app’s homepage. By clicking the home screen image, fans will be redirected to the Jungle Bells section of the app where they can learn about this holiday celebration and see the events going on.

To download the San Diego Zoo app, go to http://road.ie/sandiegozoo

From Nashville, Tennessee, Hot Chelle Rae is having an amazing year. Formed in 2005, this four member pop rock band has been making their way into mainstream music, opening for Lil Jon, playing multiple venues at SXSW 2007, and going on tour with the band Vedera. But what really set Hot Chelle Rae ablaze was the release of their single “Tonight Tonight” in 2011 which immediately reached double platinum status, peaking at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Now in addition to the release of their “Whatever” album on November 29, 2011, Hot Chelle Rae has released their official app powered by Mobile Roadie. Fans can keep in touch with Ryan Follese, Nash Overstreet, Ian Keaggy, and Jamie Follese right on the app, catching up on news, tour dates, listening to music, viewing videos and pics, buying merchandise, and so much more.

To download the official Hot Chelle Rae app, available for iPhone and Android, visit http://road.ie/hcr