DIGITAL MEETS VINYL
Client: Universal Music Group Central Europe
Artist: Max Richter
Product: Vinyl Album
Fan Experience
Composer and pianist Max Richter released his album Sleep Cycle with the vision to bridge the digital and analog worlds. The vinyl edition comes equipped with ZATAP technology, bringing this idea to life. By simply tapping the physical album, fans can:
- Instantly access and download the full album in lossless quality
- Explore behind-the-scenes stories and exclusive bonus content
Results
- Fostered closer fan interaction through a seamless digital connection
- Opened a new promotional channel driving traffic to his app and e-commerce platform.
Other Success Stories
Discover captivating narratives, innovative technologies, and the latest trends shaping the convergence of the
physical and digital realms.
Client: Universal Music Group Central Europe & Only The Poets
Industry: Music & Entertainment
Smart Music Album – New Chart-Eligible Music Format
It looks like a premium physical album, but inside is a tiny NFC chip. When fans tap it with their smartphone, they instantly unlock a digital hub filled with access to the full album (streaming and download), exclusive behind-the-scenes videos, bonus tracks or alternate versions, artwork, galleries, lyric books, early access to releases, special fan rewards and dynamic content that artists and labels can update at any time.
Client: Universal Music Group Central Europe & CRO
Industry: Music & Entertainment
NFC Plush Drives Long-Term Engagement
CRO, one of the most successful German hip-hop artists of all time, used ZATAP’s technology for his "Crodies". These plush collectibles have a ZATAP NFC tag inside and come in six different colors. Each color represents a certain topic (i.e. red = "love", green = "hope", or purple = "joy") and each color gives buyers access to a unique experience.
Client: Sony Music Entertainment Germany & Clueso
Industry: Music & Entertainment
Mini Cassette – New Chart-Eligible Music Format
It looks like a small version of an old-school cassette and has a tiny NFC tag inside. When fans tap it with their smartphone, they instantly unlock a digital hub filled with content from the artist and the released album. This new music format has already been approved for the charts in Germany and the United Kingdom, US charts will follow soon.
