News Articles From Days Gone BySirius investors are surprised and delighted as the company announced that its net loss narrowed in the third quarter.
(30 October 2003)
Revenue climbed sharply as the number of subscribers increased. The net loss was $106.7 million, compared with last year's loss of $119.7 million. The loss per share came to 11 cents.
Drivers of new Dodge Durango SUVs can start to get Sirius.
(30 October 2003)
The satellite broadcaster's receivers are being featured as a factory-installed option beginning next month. "This is very exciting for Sirius, and reaffirms DaimlerChrysler's commitment to installing our satellite radio systems in more of their vehicles. We are very pleased to be part of what we believe will be the successful introduction of the new, redesigned Durango." said Sirius veep Doug Wilsterman, the company's head of OEM Automotive. (A rumor has been circulating that a horn is also a factory-installed option on the new Durango since the vehicle has the word "dodge" on the grille.)
Avis Rent A Car customers who favor the luxury models should be pleased to know that XM service is being added at no cost to renters.
(29 October 2003)
Roll out begins immediately on approximately 20,000 XM-equipped luxury and premium 2004 GM vehicles.
To celebrate its one millionth subscriber XM announced a news conference featuring Quincy Jones on Tuesday, 4 November in Washington D.
(29 October 2003)
C.Those in the D.C. area my wish to attend the event at 1500 Eckington Place NE or to contact David Butler at (202) 380-4317.
A long awaited day at XM finally arrived as the satellite radio provider announced its one millionth subscriber.
(28 October 2003)
The milestone was reached in less than two years. XM boss Hugh Panero commemorated the event, saying, "With more than one million subscribers, XM has firmly established a new mass-market entertainment medium for consumers nationwide." XM radio has been adopted by consumers faster than local radio, television, satellite TV, CD players, or digital video recorders.
The success of XM has an effect on the chip sector as well as on the listening public.
(28 October 2003)
Silicon Labs of Austin, Texas has developed a CMOS synthesizer for satellite radios manufactured for XM. The new RF component allows the development of a chip set that reduces the component count needed to build a radio by 70 percent. Together with digital baseband chips from Agere, ST Microelectronics, mixers and IF components from Analog Devices, and downconverters from Maxim, it permits the fabrication of more compact XM receivers.
Those watching last evening's Monday Night contest between the Miami Dolphins and the San Diego Chargers saw the debut of Sirius' new TV spot featuring Pamela Anderson.
(28 October 2003)
The ad, directed by Rob Cohen (he also directed "The Fast and the Furious" and "Triple X") shows Pam using a somewhat unconventional approach to washing a car while highlighting the commercial-free Sirius music stream and the Audiovox S.R.S. SHE'S_ON!
The author of "Smart Women Finish Rich" is getting Sirius.
(27 October 2003)
Internationally recognized financial advisor David Bach is going to be hosting a call-in talk show on the satellite radio system. Bach is the creator of the Finish Rich book series and is featured on ABC's "The View," NBC's "Weekend Today Show," and CBS's "The Early Show." He's also assisted in spin reduction with O'Reilly.
As announced on 16 September, "Club Pam" with Pamela Anderson is making its debut today on Sirius at 5 p.
(24 October 2003)
m.(EDT). The show features anecdotes and maybe some celebrity guests. Said Pam, "Despite the press recently misunderstanding my Canadian sarcasm and reporting my impending demise, I'm feeling great and doing 'Club Pam' will prove my longevity and probably add 100 years to my life!"
Good Housekeeping has chosen the Kenwood Here2Anywhere as a "Smart Gift" for the 2003 Holidays.
(23 October 2003)
The $99.99 Sirius receiver had to "ace" the magazine's world-renowned tests to be included in the annual buyer's guide. Said Sirius boss Joe Clayton, "Third-party validation from an organization such as Good Housekeeping provides un-biased proof of our technology and programming offering. We are elated to receive accreditation from an organization with the highest level of integrity. Sirius will make the perfect gift for anyone looking to add entertainment or music to their lifestyle."
A much anticipated milestone has finally passed with little fanfare.
(21 October 2003)
Satellite radio now has over one million listeners. Neither XM nor Sirius has paid much attention to the event whose passing seemed unlikely as the business was starting two years ago. XM alone has reported 929,000 total subscribers and is expected to hit its own one million mark by the end of the month. An XM listenership of 1.2 million is anticipated by the end of the year.
XM launched its fall programming with live coverage of the World Series.
(20 October 2003)
Play-by-play broadcasts of the fall classic represent the final chapter of XM's Major League Baseball schedule (channel 140) for this year. XM Chief Programming Officer Lee Abrams marked the occasion by commenting "There is a reason that almost one million fans have flocked to XM. Whether you're a New York fan or a New Age fan, whether you like the Marlins or Phish, XM continues to create the colorful, intelligent, and compelling programming that listeners want."
According to Twice , XM is taking steps to become a hardware supplier of satellite radio systems.
(17 October 2003)
The satellite broadcaster is expected to announce that it will sell XM tuners directly to retailers under an XM Direct program. As a result, Alpine said that it would stop selling XM tuners for its XM-ready units. XM Veep Dan Murphy said "Alpine and XM have agreed that it would be more advantageous for us to have XM introduce an XM-branded tuner box that can work with Alpine's head units, as well as other company's head units."
George Frayne should be proud.
(16 October 2003)
The latest satellite radio product is the XMCommander, an XM receiver that works with any AM/FM car stereo. XM has selected Terk Technologies to distribute "The Commander" to retailers nationwide. The unit is an all-in-one package featuring a compact controller with display screen, an ultra-thin XM Micro Antenna, a full-function remote control, and a small, hide-away tuner box. It works with all AM/FM car stereos and is styled to integrate seamlessly with the dashboard of most vehicles.
Investors who are XM-rated may want to know that XM is announcing its third quarter results on 6 November.
(15 October 2003)
The 10:00 AM (EST) conference call can be accessed at (800) 374-0551.
Sirius investors should be aware that their company is announcing its third quarter 2003 financial and operating results on 29 October.
(14 October 2003)
A conference call is being conducted at 10:00 AM at (877) 691-0878.
Delphi has announced the shipment of more than 1.
(10 October 2003)
2 million factory-installed and retail satellite radios.The milestone was commemorated by Delphi CEO J.T. Battenberg, III as he said "The satellite radio market has just taken off at an amazing rate. This technology takes radio to the next level of sophistication, convenience and owner-satisfaction. It is great to be out in front of the rest of the market."
Get ready for "Roady," a satellite radio unit by Delphi priced at under $120.
(10 October 2003)
The product, available at retail stores, weighs five ounces and plugs into the cassette player of a vehicle's stereo system, allowing drivers to get XM-rated on the way to work.
The architect of DVD is getting Sirius about satellite radio.
(4 October 2003)
Warren N. Lieberfarb has joined the broadcaster's board of directors after nearly twenty years as the head of Warner Home Video. Said Sirius boss Joe Clayton "Warren brings not only extensive entertainment industry experience, but also exceptional insights to our industry. His expertise will be tremendously valuable as we continue to expand and as we develop new entertainment and information offerings to our growing base of subscribers."
XM has announced that it is ready to begin broadcasting recorded events from New York's Carolines.
(2 October 2003)
The programs from the famed comedy club begin this month on Channel 150. XM's program director for comedy Sonny Fox commemorated the occasion by saying "If you see someone in the car next to you sitting alone laughing their head off while stuck in traffic, it is a pretty good bet they're tuned into XM Comedy. Now, with the addition of the country's funniest comedians recorded live at Carolines, we fear we might actually make Americans look forward to traffic jams." His last comment was not meant to be taken siriusly. Most acts are, however, XM-rated.
Satellite radio is reaching a major milestone as XM announces that its subscription list currently contains 929,648 entries.
(2 October 2003)
Said XM boss Hugh Panero "The third quarter represented our largest quarterly increase in net subscriber growth and one million subscribers is around the corner. This strong performance positions the company for its 2003 goal of 1.2 million subscribers and primary goal to reach cash flow breakeven by the end of 2004."
The National Hockey League wants to be taken Siriusly.
(2 October 2003)
The satellite broadcaster will carry up 40 games each week beginning 8 October. Sirius boss Joe Clayton said "This partnership between the NHL and Sirius continues our commitment to delivering world class sports to our subscribers. I'm thrilled that hockey fans will be able to follow their favorite team no matter where they are in the continental U.S."
The Left may not yet have a popular voice in talk radio but Sirius Left now has Lynn Samuels.
(2 October 2003)
The liberal talk show host takes to the sky on stream 145 beginning 11 October. She'll be on every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 1 pm ET. Sirius Veep Jay Clark commented "Lynn Samuels is one of today's premier voices in liberal talk, and Sirius is proud to present her viewpoint to subscribers nationwide. This is just another example of Sirius' efforts to offer a diversity of talk programming." Lynn Samuels added "Sirius is really reaching for the stars."
National Public Radio has a new Sirius presence in satellite radio.
(2 October 2003)
"Day to Day" has been picked up by the satellite broadcaster. It airs weekdays at 3 p.m. ET and is hosted by Alex Chadwick in Los Angeles.