News Articles From Days Gone BySirius put up some serious numbers for the quarter.
(31 July 2007)
The satcaster has announced that its quarterly net loss narrowed as the number of subscribers increased. The net loss for the period comes in at $134.1 million compared with $237.8 million a year ago. more>>
WorldSpace is planning again to cover the VIrgin Music Festival live from Pimlico Racetrack in Baltimore on 4 and 5 August.
(31 July 2007)
This year's event features the Police and the Smashing Pumpkins along with the Beastie Boys , Paolo Nutini , The Fratellis , Cheap Trick , Panic! at the Disco and Wu-Tang Clan . "Recognized as one of the premiere events in the U.K. each year, Virgin Festival has taken off ere in The States," said Billy Sabatini, WorldSpace vice president for global programming. "We are happy to once again provide our customers with exclusive backstage interviews and event coverage." more>>
Happy commuters will be pleased to know that XM Real-Time NavTraffic is now available in 79 markets.
(31 July 2007)
The satcaster has announced that 29 new markets would be added beginning today. "Thousands of drivers have been relying on XM NavTraffic to route around traffic, reducing the time they spend behind the wheel. We're pleased to expand this convenient service to an additional 29 new markets," said XM veep of Advanced Applications and Services Roderick MacKenzie. more>>
Further establishing its commitment to HD Radio, Sony (see RUsirius.com story dated 4 June 2007) is introducing the MEX-DV2000.
(30 July 2007)
The multi-channel car stereo supports HD Radio as well as satellite radio and comes with a remote card. It retails for about $280. more>>
Arena Football fans rejoice!
(28 July 2007)
Sirius is carrying six hours of live coverage from ArenaBowl XXI tomorrow from New Orleans. The presentation includes two hours of pregame coverage in addition to the big game. All the action starts at 12 PM(CT) on channel 123. more>>
Al Sharpton is now XM-rated.
(28 July 2007)
The Reverend Sharpton's show "Keeping it Real" is part of the Radio One package that the satcaster plans to space starting on Monday, 13 August. Says Radio One Veep, Operations Zemira Jones of the deal, "The launch of our three Syndication One Shows on XM Channel 169 - The Power gives these programs the nationwide reach they truly deserve. We are thrilled that we were able to partner with XM to extend these shows to new audiences all over the country. The partnership between XM and Radio One also includes "The 2 Live Stews" and "The Warren Ballentine Show." more>>
Although HD Radio is making a fast start in major markets the same cannot be said for the smaller ones.
(28 July 2007)
The HD rollout is farthest along in the top 100 markets but sharply lower elsewhere. A chart to be published by Radio World indicates that HD Radio is available in 36% of the top ten markets. In markets of rank 150 or lower fewer than 4% currently offer the new format. more>>
WorldSpace has announced that it is opening its books on Thursday, 9 August.
(27 July 2007)
The international satcaster is planning to hold a conference call and webcast at 4:30 PM(ET) that day to announced its quarterly results and to discuss hose results with the public. WorldSpace boss Noah Samara is hosting the conference call along with chief financial officer Sridhar Ganesan. WorldSpace shareholders or those just looking for a cheap thrill can participate by calling 866-202-4683. International callers can access the conference call at 1-617-213-8846. In either case the passcode is 32146497. more>>
XM has put up some sirius numbers for the quarter.
(26 July 2007)
During the three-month period ending 30 June the satcaster increased revenue 22 percent year over year to $277 million. The quarter net loss narrowed to $176 million, a 23 percent improvement compared with the same period last year. Said outgoing XM boss Hugh Panero, "During the second quarter, XM's revenue grew and losses narrowed. XM added more automotive gross subscriber additions than during any quarter in the company's history." In the quarter the satcaster reported gross subscriber additions of 942 thousand compared with 926 thousand a year ago. more>>
Pana-Pacific is getting Sirius.
(26 July 2007)
The North American supplier of audio and electronics equipment to the trucking industry is going to be distributing Sirius satellite radio products to truck dealerships and outlets in Canada. Said Pana-Pacific prez John Trenberth, "With more then 90% market share to-date, Sirius has been the number one choice for satellite radio among truckers in Canada." more>>
Chrysler is more Sirius than ever.
(26 July 2007)
The automaker expects to install Sirius satrads in more than 70% of its vehicle production for 2008, an increase of 40% compared with the previous model year. Chrysler installed Sirius in about 40 percent of its 2007 models. In the 2008 model year Sirius satrads will be included as a standard feature on most Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep models. more>>
Aston Martin has announced that it is including Sirius satrads complete with a lifetime subscription as an option on the Aston Martin V8 Vantage and DB9.
(26 July 2007)
Said John Walton, Vice President & General Manager of Aston Martin North America, "A great sound system is a prerequisite in a luxury car, and over 130 channels of Sirius with a lifetime subscription round out this package. Sirius' superior programming is sure to delight Aston Martin customers." Both new models are available only in America. more>>
Looking for a parking space in New York, Chicago or Los Angeles?
(25 July 2007)
Trying asking XM. The satcaster is testing a new feature to load real-time parking data into navigation systems. It's not quite as good as Internet-based systems like Bestparking or ParkingSearch because it doesn't list prices.. But try accessing those websites if you're not in a Wi-Fi hot zone. more>>
Call it the end of an era in Satellite Radio.
(25 July 2007)
Hugh Panero, one of the founders of XM, is departing as the company's chief executive. HIs duties are being assumed on an interim basis by Nate Davis, former president and chief operating officer. The move has been expected given the current plans for a merger between XM and Sirius. more>>
Are you ready for some football?
(25 July 2007)
Sirius has announced that it is kicking off its NFL Radio Training Camp Tour tomorrow from the Dallas Cowboys' campsite in San Antonio. Hosted by Vic Carucci and Gil Brandt, the show is the first of numerous spacecasts originating from all 32 NFL training camps around the country from 26 July until 16 August. more>>
Denon is getting sirius about HD Radio.
(25 July 2007)
The high-end audio manufacturer is offering HD Radio for the first time. The new technology appears in two new receivers and the S52 one-piece networked music system. more>>
Aircraft operators can now get Sirius with the new WSI InFlight A-300 datalink weather receiver and the AV-350 cockpit weather system.
(24 July 2007)
Both receive WSI aviation weather content plus Sirius programming. Says Laurence Vigeant-Langlois, WSI Director of Product Management for Aviation, "Combine WSI's premium aviation weather content, available simultaneously on multiple cockpit displays, with the capability to bring Sirius programming into the aircraft and you have an unmatched offering for pilots to consider." WSI takes no responsibility for mishaps caused by pilots listening to Howard Stern yucking it up with Artie Lange. more>>
Audi is getting Sirius in Canada.
(24 July 2007)
The automaker has announced that the satcaster's satrads would be available as factory standard equipment on all model year 2008 Audi S4, A6 4.2, S6, A8, S8, Q7 4.2 and R8 models. Audi Canada is offering the units with a three month subscription. Diego Ramos, Head of Audi Canada says of the deal, "Audi is proud to offer Sirius Satellite Radio as factory standard equipment on some of our most popular models including the exciting new R8. Sirius Satellite Radio is a natural fit with Audi's premier vehicle line and now more Audi customers in Canada will be able to hear and experience Sirius for themselves." more>>
RadioSherpa (see RUsirius.com story dated 14 November 2006) has announced the release of its Most Played and Recently Added features.
(24 July 2007)
Both present listeners with statistics on what programming is making it onto HD Radio. "As the list of radio stations included on the RadioSherpa Program Guide grows, listeners are increasingly looking for additional guidance on what music to select," says Stephanie Norton, RadioSherpa co-founder. "We thought that a good start would be to show what songs the radio stations were promoting most heavily, as well as what new songs radio programmers felt were interesting enough to add to their playlists. I cannot think of an easier way to provide listeners with highly qualified recommendations...particularly for lesser-known or brand new music found on many of the HD2 channels."
Don Imus may not be Sirius but he is apparently returning to radio.
(23 July 2007)
The apparent venue is expected to be his old home, WFAN in New York. The reason for his return is obvious to most analysts -- money. Despite the controversy generated by his unfortunate comments about the Rutgers' Women's Basketball Team, Imus has been a major source of revenue for CBS. In addition, he's suing the network, which could be liable for up to $40 million should it lose. CBS boss Les Moonves discounts any suggestion of a reprieve. The I-Man is expected to return, somewhere, by the end of August. more>>
Just to make satellite radio a little more affordable (and the proposed Sirius/XM merger a little more palatable to the regulators), Sirius and XM are planning to offer a la carte plans to consumers starting at $6.
(23 July 2007)
99 a month for 50 channels.Additional channels would be available for as little as 25 cents each. A second option would allow subscribers to choose 100 channels and for subscribers to mix Sirius and XM channels . Says Sirius boss "Mellow Mel" Karmazin, "The a la carte options and other packages unveiled today demonstrate that consumers will be the beneficiaries of this merger. The efficiencies of the merger will allow the combined companies to save hundreds of millions of dollars a year and give us the opportunity to increase the number of programming options available to subscribers." more>>
HD Radio may find a new mission: rebroadcasting Internet radio.
(22 July 2007)
Several stations are already doing this in the Cincinnati area. WOXY is leading the way with broadcasts provided by Cincinnati Public Radio. more>>
Someone in New Jersey is Sirius about Elvis.
(22 July 2007)
When the State of Tennessee announced that it was withholding its latest Elvis license plates because the waiting list was 100 plates short an anonymous donor from the Garden State stepped in with $3500. How did the donor hear about the problem? From the Elvis program hosted on Sirius by Presley pal George Klein. more>>
When the State of Tennessee announced that it was withholding its latest Elvis license plates because the waiting list was 100 plates short an anonymous donor from the Garden State stepped in with $3500.
(21 July 2007)
How did the donor hear about the problem? From the Elvis program hosted on Sirius by Presley pal George Klein. His Eminence Edward Cardinal Egan is getting Sirius about the satellite radio merger. The Archbishop of New York has announced his support for the arrangement. Said Sirius boss "Mellow Mel" Karmazin and XM Chairman Gary Parsons in a joint statement, "We are extremely pleased to receive support from such a highly regarded and influential spiritual leader." more>>
The Federal Communications Commission has set a date of 13 August as the deadline for submitting comments regarding the XM/Sirius merger (see RUsirius.com story dated 9 June 2007).
(21 July 2007)
The comments should specifically address the issue of whether or not the language of the 1997 order authorizing satellite digital radio service bars one satcaster from buying the other. more>>
HD Radio is adding a significant industry specialist to its cast.
(20 July 2007)
Harris Corporation, a major manufacturer of HD transmitters has announced that Al Jason has joined its sales team as district sales manager for the Northwestern U.S. He brings over 33 years of broadcasting and engineering experience to the position and has previously as served as a sales manager for Dielectric Communications. Jason is going to be responsible for the eight-state territory that includes Washington, Oregon, Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Minnesota and Alaska. more>>
Harris Corporation, a major manufacturer of HD transmitters has announced that Al Jason has joined its sales team as district sales manager for the Northwestern U.
(20 July 2007)
S. He brings over 33 years of broadcasting and engineering experience to the position and has previously as served as a sales manager for Dielectric Communications. Jason is going to be responsible for the eight-state territory that includes Washington, Oregon, Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Minnesota and Alaska. Taking on satellite radio directly via its HD Radio programming, ClearChannel has been developing "Pride." The format is aimed specifically at the gay and lesbian community and can be heard on the HD-2 subchannel of numerous ClearChannel stations. Stations currently carrying Pride include WMGE, Miami, KIOI, San Francisco, and KBIG, Los Angeles. The competition is Sirius' "OutQ." more>>
Andrew Wilkow is getting Sirius about next year's big election.
(19 July 2007)
The satcaster's 35-year old host of the Wilkow Majority is taking his show on the road starting this fall. He and former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay are touring college campuses and small town caucuses en route to the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis next summer. "This is not going to be yet another bus tour covering the '08 campaign," said Wilkow. "I'm driving myself across America to take the country's political pulse." The Wilkow Majority spaces Monday - Friday at 12:00 PM(ET) on Patriot (channel 144). more>>
FIAT is bringing satellite radio to Italy.
(19 July 2007)
The automobile manufacturer has signed a marketing agreement under which FIAT would install and distribute WorldSpace satrads in Italy. The international satcaster expects to begin broadcasting throughout the country starting in late 2008. more>>
Japanese pop culture is coming to XM and WorldSpace.
(19 July 2007)
Shibuya Airwaves, the weekly hour-long music show produced by eigoMANGA, is being provided exclusively for UPop 29, carried by both satcasters as well as AOL on-line and DirecTV channel 824. The show features bands touring the United States and take music requests from listeners around the world. "I'm quite enthusiastic about Shibuya Airwaves becoming a beacon for fans who appreciate Japanese music," said Oscar "Bhodee" Gutierrez, Shibuya Airwaves creator and host. "Let's see what else we can come up with in the near future." more>>
Public radio is trying to optimize its digital coverage.
(19 July 2007)
National Public Radio is taking measures to update its coverage maps and to review the quality and characteristics of HD receivers. Coverage maps for each NPR station are being produced using enhanced receiver test beds to determine each station's analog and digital coverage areas and to look for ways stations can enhance digital coverage. The organization has also reviewed receivers made by RadioShack, Radiosophy, Directed and Sangean.
Ex-Federal Trade Commission Chairman James Miller is offering some commentary on the proposed Sirius/XM merger.
(18 July 2007)
He's filed a statement with the Federal Communications Commission about satellite radio as a luxury item. In the statement, Miller says, "Some have suggested that since satellite radio is a luxury, federal antitrust and communications officials should adopt a hands-off attitude toward the proposed XM/Sirims merger. This would be a mistake." He offers neither support for nor opposition to the merger. more>>
Fans of KORN rejoice!
(18 July 2007)
XM is assembling a small audience of the band's fans and friends for a taping session in New York on 2 August. Seating is limited so interested parties are advised to send an e-mail to live@xmradio.com. The subject line should contain "KORN". more>>
Internet radio is inching closer to a settlement that will save it from extinction.
(17 July 2007)
Webcasters have been negotiating with SoundExchange since losing their appeal in the courts (see story below) over a higher royalty that some have already begun to pay. An interim deal has been reached under which members of the Digital Media Association , which includes the industry's biggest players, accepted a SoundExchange offer to cap a $500-per-channel administrative fee. In return, webcasters would agree to more accurate and extensive reporting requirements. more>>
Despite continuing losses, XM affiliate Canadian Satellite Radio is continuing to invest in building its subscriber base.
(17 July 2007)
The satcaster's revenue for the three months ending on 31 May was $5.7 million, up 147 percent from the $2.3 million the company reported a year ago. The increase is being attributed to a larger subscriber base. more>>
XM continues to build its infrastructure.
(17 July 2007)
The satcaster has opened a new call center in El Paso, TX, which is expected to have about 300 employees within four months. Operated by Houston-based GC Services the call center is one of eight in United States catering to XM customers. "We've found the work force in El Paso to be so good, with such good customer service skills. So, we made a conscious decision to expand in El Paso," said CG Service vice president of customer care Kathy O'Brien.
Prospective auto buyers with an interest in HD Radio may want to move either to Detroit or Dallas.
(17 July 2007)
Two car dealerships in those cities are promoting the new format with special offers. Dick Genthe's Chevrolet in Detroit is offering a free HD Radio with the purchase of a used car. The DavidMcDavid Automotive Group in Dallas is selling HD Radios at all seven of its dealerships. It is the only dealership group to do so in Texas. more>>
The fat lady may not yet be singing for Internet radio but she's at least warming up.
(16 July 2007)
Webcasters have lost their appeal in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The court decided not to grant a stay of royalty payment pending court deliberation, meaning a collective payment of more than $1 billion. The amount is based on a ruling earlier this year by the U.S. Copyright Royalty Board (see RUsirius.com story dated 3 May 2007). The SaveNetRadio coalition is currently urging its supporters to lobby congressmen to back the Internet Radio Equality Act, a measure bringing Internet fees in line with those paid by satcasters. Comments by some Congressional leaders, however, have indicated little interest in helping the webcasters (see RUsirius.com story dated 29 June 2007). more>>
The National Association of Broadcasters has filed a petition with the Federal Communications Commission to deny what it is calling "the proposed merger-to-monopoly" between XM and Sirius.
(14 July 2007)
The petition goes on to say, "The commission has said repeatedly that a threshold question in a merger case is whether the proposed merger would violate a Commission rule or policy. The proposed merger of XM and Sirius would violate the satellite DARS anti-merger rule, long-standing Commission policies against spectrum monopolies, and the pro-competitive vision enshrined in the Telecommunications Act of 1996." more>>
Friday the Thirteenth may not be a particularly good time for Sirius to be announcing the scheduling of its financial report.
(13 July 2007)
Nevertheless, the satcaster has announced that it is releasing its numbers for this quarter on 31 July . A conference call is being held at 8:00 AM(ET) on that day to discuss the results with investors and the press. The call can be accessed on Sirius channel 126 or on the company's website. more>>
It appears that the satcasters will achieve their goals for net subscribers.
(13 July 2007)
That's the word from Bridge Ratings, which is projecting a net gain of 800,000 subscribers in the second quarter. The company notes that while "brand stimulation has remained soft through 2007, our weekly in-store and telephone surveying has shown improving interest between mid-April and the end of June with Sirius maintaining its significant brand lead." more>>
Canadian Satellite Radio is holding a conference call to discuss its quarterly results on Monday, 16 July at 2 PM(ET).
(13 July 2007)
Chairman John I. Bitove and Chief Financial Officer Michael Washinushi are going to be available to answer questions at the end of the call. Hecklers and other pundits can call (800) 733-7571 to participate. more>>
The National Association of Broadcasters has established a new award for HD Radio.
(13 July 2007)
The NAB HD Radio Multicast Award is being given to a station for creating unique, innovative or groundbreaking programming. It is being presented on Thursday, 27 September during the NAB Radio Show in Charlotte. Said NAB Executive Vice President John David, "In addition to offering a crystal-clear listening experience, HD Radio provides listeners with an even richer array of formats while expanding a local station's programming opportunities. This award will recognize stations that make significant strides in utilizing HD Radio to enhance their local audience's listening experience." more>>
It's that time again and XM is getting sirius about money.
(12 July 2007)
The satcaster has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, 26 July to discuss its second quarter 2007 financial results. The conference call takes place at 10:00 AM(ET). Individuals with a financial interest in XM or those just looking for a few laughs can call (877) 265-5808 and enter access code 6562974. The conference is also being webcast on the XM website. more>>
Directed Electronics isn't as Sirius as most had expected.
(12 July 2007)
The company has warned investors of a steep decline in sales from its Sirius products. The company has said that consumers are purchasing lower-priced satrads and accessories instead of its higher-end equipment. more>>
XM is introducing a new satrad specifically designed to integrate seamlessly into any vehicle's dash.
(11 July 2007)
The Commander MT is manufactured by Audiovox and features a four-line display and a tuning knob or changing channels. It also features an alert to let listeners know when their favorite songs, artists or sports teams are being played on another channel. The CommanderMT works with the portable "Mini-Tuner," which allows an XM subscription to e ported to a variety of different devices. more>>
The long-awaited transmission of traffic over HD Radio has finally begun (see RUsirius.com story dated 10 April 2007).
(11 July 2007)
ClearChannel has announced that it will begin broadcasting Total Traffic to nearly 50 major cities. The conglomerate is also expanding its traffic network into 19 new markets including Montreal, Toronto, Rochester, NY, Fort Myers, FL and Tucson, AZ. more>>
Support continues to build for the merger between XM and Sirius.
(10 July 2007)
The conservative group American Values is adding its support to the proposed arrangement. American Values president Gary Bauer has said in a prepared statement, "Especially important to our membership is the commitment the parties have made to issue refunds to satellite-radio subscribers who choose to block adult-themed programming. Like so many people, the majority of our members do not want their children and families exposed to programing they may find indecent or offensive." more>>
Al Bernstein is getting Sirius.
(8 July 2007)
His syndicated radio show, "Coast to Coast," is coming to Sirius at 10 PM(ET) every Saturday on channel 112. Bernstein, a longtime boxing commentator and sports talk host, produces the show at the Sunset Station Casino in Henderson, Nevada. more>>
The University of Georgia is now officially XM-rated.
(8 July 2007)
The institution has announced an agreement with the satcaster to make all its football games and most of its men's and women's basketball games available available to XM listeners starting this fall. As part of the arrangement, Georgia is slated to receive an average of about $150,000 per year. At least eight football games are expected to feature Larry Munson, Scott Howard and Loran Smith. more>>
Rumors have been circulating about the possibility of XM being purchased by another suitor.
(6 July 2007)
If true, the move would sabotage the the proposed merger between XM and rival Sirius. The rumor precipitated a sharp move in the XM share priced as well as increased options activity. more>>
The recording industry is continuing to pressure terrestrial broadcasters for royalties (see RUsirius.com story dated 21 May 2007).
(6 July 2007)
Now the musicFIRST coalition is lobbing Congress to re-examine the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998. That legislation exempts traditional radio from royalty payments other than those paid to songwriters and composers. Says musicFIRST Executive Director Mark Kadesh, "What we are asking is that performers do get a full royalty. Almost the entire rest of the world does it." more>>
The second HD Radio Days event is coming to Lucerne, Switzerland in October.
(6 July 2007)
Workshops are planned to demonstrate frequency assignments and receivers. The event takes place at the Hotel Radisson SAS Lakefront. more>>
No less an authority than he Washington Post has been extolling the virtues of HD Radio.
(6 July 2007)
The paper has noted that when Hyundai introduces a premium sports sedan (see RUsirius.com story dated 6 April 2007) it is expected to include HD. "In 2006, the number of HD Radio receivers sold was about 200,000," says the Post. "That number is projected to reach 1.5 million this year, according to the HD Digital Radio Alliance." more>>
XM is conducting an exclusive interview with 22 year-old Canam Credit Chief Executive Officer James T.
(5 July 2007)
White. The broadcast promises to offer in-depth insights that aren't found in books or other sources. XM channel "The Power" (channel 169) spaces the interview on 12 July at 3:00 PM(ET). more>>
Sirius and XM are joining WorldSpace in satcasting the Live Earth concerts on 7 July.
(4 July 2007)
Sirius has also announced the launch of Green 119, a four-day broadcast channel dedicated to informing the audience about the climate crisis. more>>
The merger between Sirius and XM is being challenged by a bipartisan group of 72 Congressional leaders.
(4 July 2007)
They have sent a letter opposing the merger to the chairpersons of the Federal Communications Commission, he Department of Justice and he Federal Trade Commission. "On its face, we believe that sanctioning he marriage of the only competitors in the satellite radio market would create a monopoly which would be devastating to consumers," the letter says. more>>
Brazil is going HD.
(3 July 2007)
Helio Costa, that country's Minister of Communications has said that the HD Radio standard could be adopted by September and transmissions allowed at the beginning of 2008. According to a report by Brazilian news outlet Tela Viva, Costa has indicated that Brazil will likely adopt a hybrid of IBOC for AM and FM and Digital Radio Mondiale for shortwave. Costa denies that a decision has been made, saying, "The project is fundamental for the growth and integration of Brazil. We are seeking support and financing, in the same manner we approached digital television." more>>
XM fans across the country can look forward to the Major League Baseball All-Star Week as the satcaster provides comprehensive coverage from 7-10 July.
(2 July 2007)
The main event this year is being carried live from AT&T Park in San Francisco, site of this year's 40th Anniversary Summer of Love Celebration, on 10 July. The XM All-Star Futures Game spaces on 8 July, the Home Run Derby on 9 July. All the action is on XM channel 176. more>>
Al Gore's Live Earth concert is being broadcast to the world on WorldSpace.
(2 July 2007)
The event on 7 July, "Live Earth: The Concerts for a Climate in Crisis" is being carried throughout its 24-hour duration by channels Flava, Radio Voyager and UPop. "WorldSpace is honored to be part of this historic effort," said WorldSpace's global programming veep Billy Sabatini. "We are dedicated to providing our subscribers in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa with unique, compelling and exclusive content to enhance their listening experience." more>>
It's finally time to get Sirius about Frank Sinatra.
(2 July 2007)
The satcaster is premiering "The Chairman's Hour" on 7 July at 5 PM(ET) hosted by the man himself. The program is assembled from rare material taken from the the Sinatra family archives. A special preview broadcast takes place on 4 July at 5 PM(ET) on Siriusly Sinatra (channel 75).
Saying that the intensity of the attacks on satellite radio by the National Association of Broadcasters proves that they compete with the new medium, Sirius boss Mel Karmazin went on the offensive during an interview yesterday.
(2 July 2007)
"Mellow Mel" also said that the merger would help satellite radio compete but wasn't necessary for the industry's survival. In addition, he indicated that the merged companies would offer flexible pricing plans. more>>
It has been announced that legendary Sirius personality Tawn Mastrey has Hepatitis C and is in dire need of a liver transplant.
(1 July 2007)
The Hard Rock and Heavy Metal DJ is featured on Sirius' Hair Nation channel and is also known for her work at KNAC in Los Angeles and her work with Scott Shannon's Pirate Radio and Westwood One. Since she has no medical insurance a drive is currently underway to provide her with proper medical care and a liver transplant. Those interested are being asked to visit the website established for the occasion. more>>
Bonneville is the leader in HD Radio.
(1 July 2007)
Of all the big radio groups the company has been the most aggressive in their digital rollouts so far. Almost 90% of Bonneville stations are on the air with HD Radio according ot a report prepared for Radio World by BIA Financial Networks. Greater Media is at a 70% rollout and Clear Channel has the most number of HD stations, 375. more>>