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Tag Archives: Sirius XM
Rough notes: where the radio spectrum is located (for radio)
In the face of a supposedly looming “spectrum crunch,” Congress and the President are endlessly threatening/promising to produce a conclusive compendium of where all the usable radio bands are presently located. I’m starting mine now for radio spectrum that is … finish reading Rough notes: where the radio spectrum is located (for radio)
John Malone may not have Sirius XM, but he still has a media empire
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
Lynn Samuels: liberal tweaker of liberals, 1942-2011
Like lots of New York radio listeners circa the late 1970s, I first heard Lynn Samuels when she was a regular host on Pacifica station WBAI. A classic talker from the free form era, Samuels mastered a kind of earthy … finish reading Lynn Samuels: liberal tweaker of liberals, 1942-2011
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
Radio at CES: Not much new under the sun
Every day I watched the news reports and press releases from the just-ended 2011 Consumer Electronics Show hoping for some interesting radio news. Instead, what we got was mostly more of the same. You might call it CES 2010 2.0. … finish reading Radio at CES: Not much new under the sun
Posted in commercial radio, electronics, HD Radio, mobile, mobile radio, satellite radio
Tagged Android, CES, Consumer Electronics Show, Entune, HD Radio, Internet radio, Pandora, Pioneer, Sirius XM, Sony, Toyota
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Howard Stern is History, Part IV
Sirius XM satellite radio is celebrating the renewal of its contract with Howard Stern with yet another installment of its “History of Howard Stern” series. This would be the “highly anticipated fourth chapter in the award-winning series that offers an … finish reading Howard Stern is History, Part IV
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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Sirius XM launches channel leasing site; Radio One still not happy
Another step forward for applicants who want to lease out those Sirius XM “qualified entity” channels that the satellite radio service promised to offer after it merged two years ago. Sirius XM has now thrown up a website where applicants … finish reading Sirius XM launches channel leasing site; Radio One still not happy
Those Sirius XM “qualified entity” channels – who wants them?
After two years of kicking the can down the road, the Federal Communications Commission has finally established rules for allocating those “qualified entity” Sirius XM channels. Quick history: back in July of 2008 the FCC approved the merger of Sirius … finish reading Those Sirius XM “qualified entity” channels – who wants them?
Posted in satellite radio
Tagged Entravision, Howard University, Radio One, Sirius XM
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