News Articles From Days Gone ByThe annoying tendency of satrad antennas to interfere with nearby radios (see RUsirius.com news archive story dated 3 May 2006) is now interfering with the proposed Sirius/XM merger.
(30 April 2007)
According to Federal Communications Commission fillings, some XM antennas are in violation of FCC rules. Massachusetts Congressman Ed Markey says that regulators should take this into account when considering the merger plans. XM spokesman Chance Patterson says differences between approved and actual signal strength are "generally immaterial." more>>
Despite Congressional hearings and objections from some consumer groups XM boss Hugh Panero is optimistic about getting Sirius.
(28 April 2007)
Said Panero, We continue to believe we will ultimately receive the necessary approval to continue with the merger." He believes that the merger application for XM and Sirius filed with the Federal Communications Commission on 20 March will soon be open to the public for comment. more>>
Rumors of the demise of Internet radio may be greatly exaggerated (see RUsirius.com story dated 7 March 2007).
(27 April 2007)
A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Jay Inslee (D - Washington) would legislatively overrule the Copyright Royalty Board's decision to increase the fees paid by webcasters. The new bill would cap the royalty rates through 2010 at 7.5% of revenue, what the satcasters currently pay. The CRB's decision would have increased the royalty fees for webcasters by between 300 and 1,200 percent. more>>
Sirius NFL fans will be happy to know that the satcaster is providing complete coverage for this weekend's NFL Draft.
(27 April 2007)
The satcast offers commentators Tim Ryan and Jim Miller together with former 49ers star Randy Cross and draft guru Gil Brandt. For those who just can't get Sirius NFL Draft coverage is being provided by Sprint on cellphones. The NFL Draft is being carried on Sirius channel 124. more>>
WorldSpace is planning to get sirius about its financial numbers on Thursday, 10 May 2007.
(27 April 2007)
The international satcaster expects to hold a conference call and webcast on that day at 4:30 PM(ET). Those wishing to access the call can dial (800) 299-7928 and enter passcode 20758510. more>>
HD Radio is having a hard time getting automakers to take it siriusly.
(27 April 2007)
Officials from General Motors and Chrysler have said that they are not rushing to commit to the new format. Said Michael Kane, director of technology strategy for Chrysler, "We're investigating HD radio and we'll probably make a decision in six months. When you add up the cost, it's a lot of money." more>>
XM put up some sirius numbers this quarter.
(26 April 2007)
The satcaster announced that their first quarter increased 27 percent year over year to $264 million, narrowing their net loss year over year by 18 percent to $122 million. Said XM boss Hugh Panero, "During the quarter, we improved our retail performance, experienced strong OEM gross additions, extended our distribution agreements with Toyota and Honda, enhanced our customer service, maintained our churn rate at approximately 1.8 percent for the third consecutive quarter and strengthened key financial metrics for our business." XM now has over 8 million subscribers. more>>
According to Bridge Ratings the fast growing segment of the radio market is Internet radio.
(26 April 2007)
The medium is outpacing satellite radio and HD Radio. According to the latest study, 25 percent of Americans have listened to Internet radio in the last 30 days. Satellite radio growth is "at a tepid pace and is cooling." HD Radio is the "most disappointing" media with interest in it slowing as consumer awareness grows. more>>
A new form of satellite radio is finally coming to Europe.
(26 April 2007)
The European Space Agency has developed a satellite receiver and digital hard drive recorder for cars that lets users record and play satellite radio and on-demand music music and video. The system uses existing television satellites instead of specialized satellites with a network of ground repeaters (see RUsirius.com story dated 25 January 2007). more>>
The approval process for the Sirius/XM merger is apparently slowing.
(25 April 2007)
No new information from the Department of Justice is expected for at least three months and the Federal Communications Commission has not even started its review "clock." The delay is somewhat expected given the magnitude of the proposed deal and the amount of publicity surrounding it. more>>
Onkyo is getting both Sirius and XM.
(25 April 2007)
Five of its new receivers feature both XM and Sirius satellite radio compatibility. The TX-SR575, TX-SR705, TX-SR805 and TX-SR875 models support both satcasters' formats. The high-end TX-NR905 also adds support for HD Radio. more>>
Mercedes-Benz is Sirius.
(24 April 2007)
The automaker plans to increase significantly the rate at which it installs Sirius satrads in Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Current plans are for more than 80 percent of the Mercedes fleet to have Sirius systems in 2007 with plans to continue building to 90 percent in 2008 and over 90 percent by 2009. "Mercedes-Benz customers enjoy Sirius' unique radio programming, including commercial-free music, news, information and the best sports programming," said Bernard Glaser, general manager of product management for MBUSA. more>>
Potential HD Radioheads should be aware that purchasing and HD Radio has never been easier.
(24 April 2007)
Retailing giant Best Buy has announced that it will carry HD Radios in all of its stores nationwide. Best Buy is planning to sell car radios with built in HD receivers in addition to other home and auto products featuring HD Radio in all of its 832 stores. Said iBiquity boss Bob Struble, "Following rapid adoption by the broadcast community and an increasing range of products for the mass market, Best Buy's efforts will dramatically accelerate consumer adoption." more>>
Clear Channel is getting sirius about competing with satellite radio.
(23 April 2007)
They're even getting rid of commercials. KZPS in Dallas, owned by Clear Channel, is abandoning traditional 30- and 60-second ads. Instead, advertisers can sponsor an hour of programming, during which product promotions will be integrated with music and entertainment. KZPS is at 92.5 FM and at lonestar925.com . more>>
They're even getting rid of commercials.
(20 April 2007)
KZPS in Dallas, owned by Clear Channel, is abandoning traditional 30- and 60-second ads. Instead, advertisers can sponsor an hour of programming, during which product promotions will be integrated with music and entertainment. KZPS is at 92.5 FM and at lonestar925.com . "Don't forget the blues, y'all." XM doesn't. They've entered into an agreement with The Blue Foundation for a live broadcast of the 2007 Blues Music Awards on 10 May. The spacecast begins at 6:30 PM(ET) on Bluesville (channel 74) and continues until whenever. It features a lineup including Charlie Musselwhite, Dr. John, Duke Robillard, Eddie Shaw, Guitar Shorty, Kid Ramos, Kim Wilson, Marcia Ball, and Sam Carr. more>>
To make the Sirius/XM merger go down a little more easily, Mellow Mel Karmazin has decided to make a few concessions.
(20 April 2007)
While testifying before a Congressional committee Tuesday the Sirius boss said that his company is willing to commit to initial price caps, varying rate plans and rebates. According to FMQB , however the Carmel Group and the National Association of Broadcasters is continuing to contend that the merger would lead to "less service, less affordability, less diversity and less choice in content and hardware." more>>
The latest study by Arbitron and Edison Media Research indicates that consumers are continuing to explore digital radio while maintaining a broad use of traditional AM and FM radio.
(20 April 2007)
The study indicates that digital radio listeners, including HD Radio and satellite radio, do not spend less time listening to standard broadcasts. They actually spend an average of 2 hours, 37 minutes listening to AM and FM radio, compared with 2 hours, 45 minutes a day among listeners who have never listened to digital radio. more>>
A lawsuit alleging false advertising by XM (see RUsirius.com news archive story dated 17 January 2006) is being allowed to proceed.
(19 April 2007)
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis has affirmed a district court judge's decision to deny the satcaster's motion to dismiss. The lawsuit is over XM's claims that its music channels are commercial-free. Unfortunately broadcasting giant Clear Channel put an end to that (see RUsirius.com news archive story dated 9 March 2006) and market analysts have indicate that the trend would continue (see RUsirius.com news archive story dated 13 April 2006). Plaintiff Matthew Enderlin has been alleging that XM cannot claim commercial-free music because it is in violation of Arkansas' Deceptive Trade Practices Act and similar statues in 41 other states and the District of Columbia. He is seeking punitive damages and a court order that XM cannot advertise on channels it claims are commercial-free. more>>
Unless the proposed satellite radio merger is allowed to proceed Bob Dylan will never be Sirius.
(19 April 2007)
The music legend has signed a multiyear deal to continue his weekly show on XM. The show has exceeded expectations. According to XM's chief programming officer Lee Abrams, "We expected hard-core Dylan fans. But we're getting listeners from all musical styles and age groups." more>>
The Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) has given its approval to the proposed merger between Sirius and XM.
(19 April 2007)
The non-profit, non-partisan public policy group has urged federal regulators to approve the agreement saying that both satcasters are actually relatively small players in a much larger market. The overall marketplace includes broadcast networks, commercial radio, cable television and the Internet. more>>
The major topic of discussion, not surprisingly, at this years National Association of Broadcasters meeting in Las Vegas is HD Radio.
(19 April 2007)
The terrestrial radio operators expect the new technology to take off once prices decline and more people know about it. Said Glynn Walden, Senior Veep for Engineering at CBS Radio, "I think it is like HDTV after you see the price drop. Originally, HDTVs - you didn't see many when they were selling at $15,000 each. But, we're now in the $1,500 to $2,500 market for HDTV. HD Radios started out in the $400 to $500 market and now is below the $200 and under market. Probably will drop to under $100." more>>
Mellow Mel Karmazin, making his case before the U.
(18 April 2007)
S.Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation, highlighted the benefits of the proposed merger between Sirius and XM. Mel said the combined company would be able to offer consumers more choices at lower prices. He also said that satellite radio is just a small part of a highly competitive audio entertainment market and that the proposed merger would accelerate the deployment of advanced technology. The merger between the satcasters has come under sirius fire in the political arena, where decisions are expected from the Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice.
Frank Sinatra's music is finally coming to Sirius.
(18 April 2007)
The satcaster has announced that a new, one-of-a-kind channel dedicated to his music would debut tomorrow, 19 April at 3 PM(ET) (see RUsirius.com story dated 7 February 2007). Said Nancy Sinatra of the event, "My father's music finally has a home so every generation can drop by and listen to all of his wonderful music. I'm thrilled that all of dad's songs will be playing on Sirius around the clock." The Sirius Sinatra channel debuts with a live performance from Frank Sinatra recorded at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas in 1966. more>>
Boston radio station WZLX is taking HD Radio to a new level.
(18 April 2007)
The classic rock station is the first radio station ever to broadcast in stereo-compatible MPEG surround on its main digital HD channel. The surround sound from WZLX makes use of prototype receivers provided by the Fraunhofer Institute to Bose, Boston Acoustics and Tivoli for evaluation. more>>
Canadian Satellite Radio is siriusly cutting trimming its budget.
(17 April 2007)
The XM affiliate has cut its losses by almost 40% in the second quarter. The company is turing its attention to correcting what some see as disappointing retail sales. Losses declined to 57 cents per share compared with $1.05 per share a year ago. Said president and chief operating officer Stephen Tapp, "While out holiday sales met our expectations, we're not happy with our retail performance to date." XM Canada posted a subscriber count of 237,000, up from 44,000 subscribers a year ago. more>>
India is setting up an authority similar to the Federal Communications Commission to regulate private terrestrial and satellite radio.
(17 April 2007)
The authority would be set up by the end of this year according to officials of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B). "There have been several legal and regulatory issues pertaining to both private FM radio and the satellite radio. The government is looking at forming an independent regulatory body, "a senior I&B official said. Currently the only regulatory agency is the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The political moves would affect the operations of WorldSpace, which has been siriusly concentrating at expanding its Indian market. more>>
What's in a name?
(17 April 2007)
Apparently a lot of money and the life of an industry. When the National Association of Broadcasters, working with iBiquity wanted to come up with something to compete with satellite radio they called it In-Band-On-Channel (IBOC), technically correct but not very exciting. Then they came up with HD Radio, a name much more evocative of the technology's capabilities. Speaking at NAB20007 in Las Vegas, NAB President & CEO David Rehr said, "When iBiquity used the term IBOC-In-Band-On_Channel Radio - no one, well, perhaps a few of us, had a clue what it meant. Then iBiquity did something very smart. They changed IBOC to HD Radio. And suddenly a light bulb went on. People got it." more>>
Ever wonder how the satcasters accumulate and store all the music and other content?
(16 April 2007)
In XM's case the answer is Isilon IQ. The storage system is used as the primary platform for the creation, management, delivery and archival needs of XM's entire catalog of entertainment content. Said XM's John Archer, veep for operations, "Our immense content delivery operations -- creating significant growth of our storage capacity needs -- necessitate a storage solution that provides unparalleled simplicity and scalability to ensure our critical media content is immediately available, at all times. Isilon clustered storage delivered above and beyond what we required." XM is presenting on the main stage at Storage Networking World , in San Diego on 18 April. more>>
A new version of SelectRadio software has been introduced to allow users to access more than 160 channels of Sirius and XM using a Windows Mobile wireless handheld phone or PDA.
(16 April 2007)
The software also allows users to see the song title and other information about a particular channel and set up a patent-pending HyperScan to seek or skip specific artists. "Consumer interest in content for their mobile devices is accelerating and SelectRadio's advancement of making satellite radio available for cell phones is a solid step forward for both the consumer and the satellite radio companies," said David Van Dyke, president, Bridge Ratings. more>>
Get ready for RadioGuard.
(16 April 2007)
It's the first conditional access solution for HD Radio, selected by iBiquity to protect digital content. "NDS currently protects valuable pay-TV content in more than 70 million digital set-top boxes around the world, and we are transferring that technology heritage to radio with NDS RadioGuard, providing this ever-evolving medium with the most secure and reliable digital content protection available today," said Tom Rucktenwald, Director of Data Applications Security for NDS.
Finally an affordable HD Radio receiver!
(15 April 2007)
It's the HD100 from Radiosophy and it retails for $119.95. The unit is just 12 inches wide and is capable of receiving all standard AM and FM stations as well as the HD transmissions. It has its origins in North Sioux City, South Dakota, the same place where Gateway computers started out. For a limited time, Radiosophy is offering the HD 100 for just under $100. more>>
WorldSpace is getting sirius about money again.
(15 April 2007)
The international satcaster has entered into a refinancing agreement with the holders of its $155 million in convertible notes to redeem $50 million of the current notes for cash and to refinance the terms of the remaining notes. Under the agreement holders of the current notes would no longer have the right to require WorldSpace to redeem the current convertible notes on 30 December 2007. more>>
Even in the world of satellite radio disgraced radio personality Don Imus may not be able to find a home.
(13 April 2007)
Potential advertisers for both XM and Sirius are a real concern in deciding whether or not to carry his show. Subscriptions alone cannot pay all the bills. Sirius and XM use commercials to support talk shows where possible, especially for programming like that of like Howard Stern. more>>
WorldSpace boss Noah Samara is sirius about satellite radio in the U.
(12 April 2007)
S.He's saying that the merger of Sirius and XM must be permitted by the Federal Communications Commission in order for satellite radio to thrive. Dismissing the objections of organizations like the Consumer Coalition for Competition in Satellite Radio (C3SR), Samara says, "There are other ways of ensuring that the consumer ifs not price-gouged. The FCC could find those ways." more>>
E!
(11 April 2007)
is getting Sirius! E! Entertainment Television has announced that Yo! on E!, hosted by Miami DJ Michael Yo launched Monday. The show features a designated topic with Yo interacting heavily with listeners through calls, e-mails and text messages. "We've been looking for new and innovative ways to bring the E! experience to life on Sirius Satellite Radio, and Yo on E! is the perfect solution," said Brent Zacky Vice President, Development, E! Networks. more>>
is getting Sirius!
(11 April 2007)
E! Entertainment Television has announced that Yo! on E!, hosted by Miami DJ Michael Yo launched Monday. The show features a designated topic with Yo interacting heavily with listeners through calls, e-mails and text messages. "We've been looking for new and innovative ways to bring the E! experience to life on Sirius Satellite Radio, and Yo on E! is the perfect solution," said Brent Zacky Vice President, Development, E! Networks. MellowMel & Company are prepared to get Sirius about their results. Sirius is announcing its financial and operating numbers on 1 May 2007 in a conference call at 8:00 AM(ET). A replay of the call is being made on the Sirius website. more>>
HD Radio technology continues to roll along.
(11 April 2007)
Broadcast Electronics is offering terrestrial broadcasters a new technology transmitter that permits the more efficient modulation of digital signals onto the FM carrier. The company has been manufacturing a full line of analog and digital transmitters for the industry, including a solid-state FM transmiter for low power levels. more>>
XM is getting sirius about its financial numbers.
(10 April 2007)
The satcaster has scheduled a press conference to discuss its first quarter 2007 results on Thursday, 26 April. The conference can be accessed at (877) 265-5808 or at the XM website starting at 11:30 AM(ET). more>>
Volkswagen Canada is getting Sirius.
(10 April 2007)
The automaker has announced that it will be offering Sirius satrads as standard equipment in two new vehicle models. The models slated for Sirius systems are the 2008 Touareg 2 and the special edition Triple White New Beetle Convertible. THe factory-installed equipment are expected to come with a three month subscription. more>>
Rumors have been circulating that shock jock Don Imus may be joining his brother Fred and Howard Stern on satellite radio.
(10 April 2007)
After initiating an avalanche of criticism with remarks about members of the Rutgers women's basketball team, Imus has been suspended by CBS and MSNBC. Neither Imus, Sirius nor XM has, as of yet, commented on the possibility. more>>
Canadian Satellite Radio Holdings, Inc.
(10 April 2007)
is holding a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2007 results at 2:00 PM(ET) on 16 April. The XM affiliate's announcement can be accessed at (800) 733-7571 or at the company's website. more>>
Baseball fans will be pleased to know that XM is now offering them the opportunity to send personalized voice messages from Derek Jeter, David Ortiz and Cal Ripken to their friends and family.
(10 April 2007)
The marketing campaign is called "Call Stars." Said XM Chief Marketing Officer Vernon Irvin, "With baseball season underway, XM is truly thrilled to provide fans an interactive way to get excited about the game." more>>
Streetwear fashion gag Weeklydrop may be getting Sirius.
(10 April 2007)
Rumors have been circulating that Frank the Butcher, Jeff Carvahlo and Mr. Robert Heppler are headed to a new program on Eminem's station Shade 45. more>>
Clear Channel is planning to broadcast real-time traffic over HD Radio.
(10 April 2007)
The system allows data to be accessed at about ten times the speed of other services according to Clear Channel Executive Vice President Jeff Littlejohn. It should launch in over 100 stations with HD traffic receivers expected to be offered in the fall by Alpine and other manufacturers. more>>
Infiniti has announced that XM will become a standard factory-installed feature on all of its 2008 models including the G, M, FX and QX.
(9 April 2007)
Said Steve Cook, executive vice president, automotive, for XM, "Becoming a standard factory-installed feature for all 2008 Infiniti models is an important milestone for XM. Infiniti customers will find XM is a perfect complement to the Inifiniti driver's experience." more>>
XM is commemorating 50 years in broadcasting for Larry King.
(9 April 2007)
The satcaster has announced that it would be offering a special channel featuring King's interviews over the years. "Larry!" is being satcast from 15 April to 20 April and includes interviews with Bob Hope, Jackie Gleason, Johnny Cash, Frank Sinatra, Oprah Winfrey, Gregory Peck and Richard Nixon. more>>
The long-awaited Cambridge SoundWorks has finally begun shipping.
(9 April 2007)
The HD receiver announced a last year's CEDIA Expo (See RUsirius.com story dated 15 September 2006) is available at cambridgesoundworks.com or by calling 1-800-FOR-HIFI. It retails for $299.99. more>>
Mitsubishi is getting Sirius.
(6 April 2007)
The automaker has announced that it will offer Sirius Satellite Radio as a standard feature on the 2008 Eclipse Spyder and will extend factory availability of Sirius satrads to the entire lineup in all 2008 models. "Mitsubishi is excited to have Sirius Satellite Radio on every new Eclipse Spyder and available to the full lineup," said Mike Krebs, Veep of Product Strategy at Mitsubishi Motors North America. more>>
In a story recently posted by RUsirius.
(6 April 2007)
com (see RUsirius.com story from 3 April 2007) it was reported that a Carmel Group paper opposed the merger between Sirius and XM.Not surprisingly, the study was commissioned by the National Association of Broadcasters. It is now known, thanks to some diligent bloggers, that the paper's author, Jimmy Schaeffler, had apparently contradicted himself. Several years ago he had said that the primary competition was between satellite and terrestrial radio, not between the satcasters. Opinions, it seems, are pretty easy to change if the price is right. more>>
Hyundai is getting into the HD Radio biz.
(6 April 2007)
The auto manufacturer is planning to offer HD Radio on its new Genesis premium sports sedan. According to a spokesman, Hyundai has not determined whether the new digital receiver will be offered as standard equipment or as an option. more>>
Audi has announced that they are planning to offer Sirius as standard equipment on all S4, RS 4, A6, A8 and R8 models this year.
(6 April 2007)
The Audi Q7 3.6 Premium, 4.2 and 4.2 Premium models will get Sirius next year. Said Audi of America Executive Vice President Johan de Nysschen, "Audi customers deserve the very best in vehicle entertainment experience possible, and we believe that Sirius' unique programming greatly enhances Audi customer satisfaction and superior offering." more>>
It's time for college baseball fans to get Sirius.
(6 April 2007)
The satcaster has announced its sports programing schedule for the week and it includes Texas A&M at Texas Tech, Texas at Kansas, Oklahoma Sate at Nebraska, South Carolina at Florida and Alabama at Vanderbilt tomorrow. A complete lineup of NBA and NHL games is also featured to round out the week. more>>
The cars are made by Daimler but the satrads are from Delphi.
(6 April 2007)
The electronics manufacturer is providing the complete satellite radio receiver and integrated antenna for the recently introduced Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Said Delphi's Jugal Vijayvargiya, "We are pleased to provide several key technology systems for the completely redesigned 2007 Mercedes Benz C-Class. The 2007 model of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is an 'eye catcher' that we believe will generate tremendous excitement with consumers around the world." more>>
XM is truckin'.
(6 April 2007)
ATBS, in partnership with Kevin Rutherford, has announced an agreement with the satcaster to air a new show called ATBS Trucking Business & Beyond. It's dedicated to educating owner-operators and company drivers and is expected to debut on 14 April on XM's Open Road Channel (channel 171). more>>
Hyundai is adding XM as a factory-installed, standard future across their vehicle lineup.
(5 April 2007)
The satcaster's equipment is already standard on all 2007 Azera, Elantra, Santa Fe and Sonata models. The agreement includes the new Veracruz. The satrads will all come with a three-month subscription. more>>
XM with NavTraffic are being featured on the new Lexus LX 570.
(5 April 2007)
The new SUV was unveiled at this year's New York International Auto Show. The automaker said that factory-installed XM and NavTraffic are also available in the 2007 LS 460 navigation packages and that it would provide factory-installed XM on the upcoming LS 600h L luxury hybrid sedan. more>>
Move over Beemer pilots (see RUsirius.com story dated 15 February 2007).
(5 April 2007)
Jaguar is also getting into the HD Radio game. The automaker has announced that the new radios would be offered with the redesigned 2008 Jaguar XM Sedan. Said Jaguar North America veep for Marketing and Sales Marti Eulberg, "With the dramatically higher audio quality provided by HD Radio technology, the XJ experience is even more technically sophisticated." more>>
Jazz has usually been considered to be Sirius music.
(4 April 2007)
This month it is especially so as the satcaster celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month. The programming includes live performances and interviews spread between the Jazz Cafe (channel 71) and Pure Jazz (channel 72). The month includes appearances by Sonny Rollins, Bill Charlap, Joe Lovano and Sue Mingus. more>>
After having been approved by the CRTC (see RUsirius.com story dated 29 November 2006) Rogers Cable is finally ready to roll out content from XM onto its system.
(4 April 2007)
Said XM Canada boss John Bitove, "With Rogers products available throughout Canada, we will now reach more audience than ever before, and this agreement provides us new avenues for awareness and revenue growth." more>>
Get ready for the ONIX 400.
(4 April 2007)
It's a new product introduced at January's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The device combines GPS, weather radio and XM all on one package. more>>
The National Association of Broadcasters is really sirius this time.
(3 April 2007)
They've commissioned the influential Carmel Group to prepare a report on the proposed merger between Sirius and XM. As expected, the report being released today opposes the proposed merger. The Carmel Group was instrumental in killing the proposed combination of EchoStar and DirecTV in 2003. more>>
Lincoln is getting Sirius.
(3 April 2007)
The Ford subsidiary has announced that the satcaster's systems would be standard, factory-installed equipment on the 2008 Lincoln MKZ, Lincoln MKZ, Lincoln Navigator, Lincoln Navigator L and Lincoln Mark LT. Said Cisco Codina, Ford group president, North America Marketing Sales and Service, "Every day , Sirius Satellite radio is becoming more popular with our Ford, Lincoln and mercury customers because it allows them to personalize their driving experience."
Slacker (see RUsirius story dated 14 March 2007) is taking things a little more siriusly.
(3 April 2007)
They're hiring XM co-founder Lon Levin as Senior Advisor. Said Slacker CEO Dennis Mudd, "Lon's unparalleled expertise in satellite radio and exceptional strategic planning skills will be invaluable to our company." more>>
Racing legend Kyle Petty is getting Sirius this weekend.
(3 April 2007)
The NASCAR driver and Jack Arute are broadcasting live from the Sirius booth at the New York Auto Show this Saturday, 7 April. The live satcast is from 1:00 until 3:00 PM(ET) on Sirius NASCAR Radio (channel 128). It is followed by an autograph session for those on hand at the show. more>>
In addition to funding studies and surveys critical of the Sirius/XM merger, the National Association of Broadcasters has apparently been funding the Consumer Coalition for Competition in Satellite Radio (C3SR).
(3 April 2007)
NAB spokesman Dennis Wharton has admitted as much, saying that the association has "never denied" it although he does not know the amount of funding that he NAB has provided. more>>
The National Association of Broadcasters has responded to the recent analysis by the Federal Communications Commission on satellite radio.
(2 April 2007)
NAB President David Rehr said, "This FCC decision that the current duopoly of XM and Sirius do not compete with radio, iPods or any other audio sources in the satellite radio market further undermines the arguments made by XM and Sirius to obtain a government-sanctioned monopoly." more>>
XM is getting sirius about medicine.
(2 April 2007)
ReachMD now features American Medical News, a program featuring taped interviews with medical newsmakers and physicians involved in issues affecting practice life. The program airs four times daily on XM channel 233. more>>