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Tag Archives: satellite radio
Liberty takeover, new programming & Super Bowl coverage start the new year for SiriusXM
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
Liberty Media moves towards majority stake in SiriusXM – what does it mean for subscribers?
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?
Sirius sound quality still sucks
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
Posted in Internet radio, satellite radio
Tagged fidelity, satellite radio, Sirius/XM, sound quality, The Audiophiliac
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SiriusXM sees strong 1st quarter amid minor turmoil
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
Posted in consolidation, satellite radio
Tagged Howard Stern, Liberty Media, satellite radio, SIRI, Sirius/XM
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Will New Zealand get satellite radio?
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?
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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The bumpy road traveled by digital audio
In last week’s post about iHeartRadio I focused much of my criticism on the sound quality of the service, or lack thereof. Since the debut of the compact disc in the 1980s digital has become nearly synonymous with good sound … finish reading The bumpy road traveled by digital audio
Posted in HD Radio, music
Tagged CD, compact disc, digital audio, HD Radio, LP, MP3, satellite radio
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Podcasting, satellite, internet and broadcast: it’s all RADIO to us
We, your humble Radio Survivors, are unabashed fans of broadcast radio. That much should be clear to anyone who peruses our site. But we hope that readers also see that we don’t limit ourselves to the AM, FM and shortwave … finish reading Podcasting, satellite, internet and broadcast: it’s all RADIO to us
Posted in da future, opinion
Tagged broadcast, Internet radio, Last.fm, Pandora, radio, Rdio, satellite radio, Sirius, Spotify, streaming audio, XM
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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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Howard Stern is staying with Sirius for another five years
So much for the drama. Howard Stern announced this morning that he signed a new five-year contract with Sirius satellite radio, ending a protracted negotiation. He did not indicate how much the contract is for, only saying that it is … finish reading Howard Stern is staying with Sirius for another five years
Posted in economics, satellite radio
Tagged Apple, bababooey, contract, Howard Stern, iTunes, satellite radio, SIRI, Sirius, Sirius XM
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