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SiriusXM to report 2011 earnings on Thursday, one month ahead of 10th birthday celebration
It’s almost hard to believe that satellite radio is a decade old this year. Actually the XM service launched in September, 2001 while Sirius launched service in four states in February 2002. I remember clearly the hoopla around the debut … finish reading SiriusXM to report 2011 earnings on Thursday, one month ahead of 10th birthday celebration
Posted in satellite radio
Tagged Bruce Springsteen, earnings report, Howard Stern, satellite radio, SIRI, Sirius/XM, unsigned
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Internet, satellite and cable music royalty payments up 17% in 2011
This is certainly an indicator of strong growth for internet radio and streaming services. Music royalties agency SoundExchange announced Tuesday that it ended the year collecting $292 million in royalty payments, up 17% from 2010. These royalties are paid by … finish reading Internet, satellite and cable music royalty payments up 17% in 2011
Posted in copyright, Internet radio, music, satellite radio
Tagged music, Pandora, royalties, Sirius/XM, SoundExchange
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Could SiriusXM join the house of QVC, Starz and the Atlanta Braves?
Talk is heating up on Wall Street that satellite radio purveyor SiriusXM might be on the verge of a sale. Most of the talk centers on Liberty Media, headed up by chairman and early player in cable television John Malone, … finish reading Could SiriusXM join the house of QVC, Starz and the Atlanta Braves?
Posted in satellite radio
Tagged Atlanta Braves, Howard Stern, John Malone, Liberty Media, LMCA, Mel Karmazin, Pandora, QVC, SIRI, Sirius/XM, Spotify, Starz
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Howard University’s H.U.R. Voices hits SiriusXM on Dec. 1
Earlier this year SiriusXM announced the minority oriented broadcasters who would receive full-time audio channels as a result of deal made with the FCC in order to get its 2008 merger approved. One of the broadcasters, Howard University, is ready … finish reading Howard University’s H.U.R. Voices hits SiriusXM on Dec. 1
Posted in commercial radio, satellite radio
Tagged Brigham Young University, BYURadio, H.U.R. Voices, Howard University, Sirius/XM, WHUR
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Can you picture that? Week-long Muppets Radio comes to SiriusXM for the Thanksgiving weekend
OK, I know this is just a shameless marketing blitz for the new Muppet Movie. But as a child of the 70s and 80s, the Muppets are a treasured memory. I’m certain that I wore out my LP of the … finish reading Can you picture that? Week-long Muppets Radio comes to SiriusXM for the Thanksgiving weekend
Posted in fun and games, satellite radio
Tagged Alice Cooper, Animal, Dr. Teeth, Muppet Movie, Muppet Radio, Muppet Show, Muppets, NASCAR, Sirius/XM
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Rock radio’s war against disco
Sirius XM has announced a new music channel: Studio 54 Radio, described as a 24/7 commercial free tribute to the legendary club of the disco era. "The channel will air music that comes from the vaults and special record collections … finish reading Rock radio’s war against disco
Howard University, Mormons get Sirius XM channels
At long last Sirius XM has allocated four percent of its full-time audio channels to various “qualified entity” minority oriented broadcasters. Howard University is among the winners, something I’d hoped would happen. Howard runs WHUR-FM (see YouTube clip to the … finish reading Howard University, Mormons get Sirius XM channels
Wireless broadband coalition: lift satellite radio price caps if Sirius gets off our back
The great war between Sirius satellite radio (SIRI) and the Wireless Communications System Coalition has taken another interesting turn as the Federal Communications Commission ponders whether to lift the price caps the FCC imposed on Sirius as a condition for … finish reading Wireless broadband coalition: lift satellite radio price caps if Sirius gets off our back
Sirius XM to FCC: let us raise subscription prices after July 28
A Sirius XM (NASDAQ:SIRI) subscription price hike after July? It’s looking more likely, judging from recent correspondence with the Federal Communications Commission. When the FCC agreed to let Sirius XM satellite radio merge, one of the voluntary conditions to which … finish reading Sirius XM to FCC: let us raise subscription prices after July 28
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Is it wise for Sirius/XM to keep betting big on broadcast refugees?
It appears that Sirius/XM satellite radio continues to bet its fortunes on big names, to the extent to which its willing to cut the salaries of its less well-known names. As we covered here, the big drama at the end … finish reading Is it wise for Sirius/XM to keep betting big on broadcast refugees?
Posted in satellite radio
Tagged Bubba the Love Sponge, Dr. Laura, Howard Stern, Jamie Foxx, Opie and Anthony, Oprah, satellite radio, shock jock, Sirius/XM
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