Category Archives: satellite radio

SiriusXM and WWOZ deliver the music of New Orleans for Super Bowl weekend

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Paul Riismandel

For Super Bowl weekend SiriusXM’s Real Jazz channel 67 is featuring Radio New Orleans with music founded on the roots of jazz from the game’s host city. This special programming was put together in conjunction with community radio WWOZ, which … finish reading SiriusXM and WWOZ deliver the music of New Orleans for Super Bowl weekend

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Liberty takeover, new programming & Super Bowl coverage start the new year for SiriusXM

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Paul Riismandel

It’s been a while since we’ve reported on SiriusXM. The big news for the satellite radio provider is that Liberty Media, owner of Discovery Channel and other media interests, was approved for its majority takeover of Sirius by the FCC … finish reading Liberty takeover, new programming & Super Bowl coverage start the new year for SiriusXM

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Liberty Media moves towards majority stake in SiriusXM – what does it mean for subscribers?

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Paul Riismandel

Things are staying eventful for SiriusXM. Liberty Media this week continued its ongoing campaign to take control of the satellite radio provider by buying up 40 million additional shares of the company, bringing its total ownership to 48.8%, up from … finish reading Liberty Media moves towards majority stake in SiriusXM – what does it mean for subscribers?

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Sirius sound quality still sucks

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Paul Riismandel

As I’ve admitted before, I can be a stickler for sound quality when it comes to consuming audio media. Unfortunately, in so many ways the fidelity of plain old analog broadcast FM radio is rarely matched by digital media, where … finish reading Sirius sound quality still sucks

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America’s Got Schmaltz – Howard Stern’s disappointing America’s Got Talent debut

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Paul Riismandel

Lured in by the debut appearance of Howard Stern as a judge, I watched both hours of tonight’s season premiere of America’s Got Talent. I’ve never watched the show before, nor any of its stablemates, like American Idol. So let’s … finish reading America’s Got Schmaltz – Howard Stern’s disappointing America’s Got Talent debut

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John Malone may not have Sirius XM, but he still has a media empire

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Matthew Lasar

Everybody’s blogging and twittering away over Liberty Media Corporation’s failed attempt to take de facto control of Sirius XM satellite radio. The Federal Communications Commission rejected Liberty’s application on Friday. Liberty owns 40 percent of Sirius XM stock. The reasons … finish reading John Malone may not have Sirius XM, but he still has a media empire

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SiriusXM sees strong 1st quarter amid minor turmoil

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Paul Riismandel

SiriusXM announced positive first quarter results on Tuesday, with the number of subscribers growing to an all time high of 22.3 million. The company also said that its retaining 45% of subscribers who got a trial subscription with the purchase … finish reading SiriusXM sees strong 1st quarter amid minor turmoil

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Will New Zealand get satellite radio?

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Paul Riismandel

North Americans can be accused of taking our selection of radio broadcasting for granted. Sure, I’ll be amongst the first to complain about the homogenizing effect consolidation has had on commercial radio. Yet even small cities in the US and … finish reading Will New Zealand get satellite radio?

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SiriusXM’s Karmazin pretty much admits it’s good to be a monopoly

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Paul Riismandel

Last Thursday, on the eve of the company’s tenth anniversary celebration with Bruce Springsteen, SiriusXM CEO Mel Karmazin appeared for a thirteen minute interview on Jim Cramer’s CNBC investment show Mad Money. There are two big questions on the mind … finish reading SiriusXM’s Karmazin pretty much admits it’s good to be a monopoly

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SiriusXM turns a profit, plans to offer on-demand programs and personalized radio

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Paul Riismandel

SiriusXM announced its 4th quarter 2011 results today, revealing that the company turned a profit and reached 8.7 million subscribers, with 1.7 net subscribers added last year. While those numbers apparently look good both to the company and investors, SiriusXM … finish reading SiriusXM turns a profit, plans to offer on-demand programs and personalized radio

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