Competitors

While Ibiqity’s FCC filings in the proposed merger between Sirius and XM indicate that they do not see themselves at the point of being viable competition for satellite radio yet, their feelings discussed in a National Association of Broadcasters board meeting paint a different picture. That’s sometimes how… → Read More

As those that have followed Slacker are aware, the new Slacker Portables have begun shipping. The Slacker portable allows an Internet radio to be taken mobile, thus combing customized radio stations on the Internet with MP3 player type portability. Slacker has even introduced a video that gives new… → Read More

Merger watchers and sector followers have likely noticed that when Ibiquity files a comment or speaks to the FCC, they take no official stance on the merger. This seems odd in that HD radio stations are terrestrial radio stations that have adopted a new digital format. Traditionally, most,… → Read More

The HD Radio Digital Alliance has taken a tact on the merger that goes against Ibiquity, and they have filed that opinion with the FCC. Ibiquity, the company behind HD Radio has not taken an official stance on the merger. Instead they are requesting that all satellite radio… → Read More

Slacker is getting more active, and their highly anticipated portable units are scheduled to ship at the end of the month. Even without the portable units, Slacker is a great experience for music lovers, and now they are putting their subscribers to the test in search of their… → Read More

Sometimes when you are a start-up company things can go wrong. When this happens, it can seem as if the hole is so deep that you can not overcome the problems. With rave reviews about the Slacker service from sources such as the Wall Street Journal, Time, CNET… → Read More

When contemplating the merger between Sirius and XM Satellite Radio, one needs to consider the competitive landscape. Merger proponents state that the audio entertainment landscape is robust, and that satellite radio competes with not only terrestrial radio, but i-Pods, MP3 players, cell phones with streaming content, as well… → Read More

Slacker now has their premium service available for subscribers. The premium service is as low as $7.50 per month and offers distinct advantages over the basic service: Slacker Premium Radio Slacker Premium Radio includes all the great features of Basic Radio, and you can also: – Save Radio… → Read More

Slacker is now taking the next step in what has been a much anticipated release. The Slacker Portable Radio Player is now available for preorder. Consumers have three choices of players ranging from $199.99 to $299.99. The least expensive model gives consumers access to 15 radio stations, while… → Read More

Slacker continues their push to become a bigger player by introducing a new desktop player featuring better sound quality, sleeker style, and more options including a mini player that gives you all the control you need on a small graphical square on your desktop. The new desktop player… → Read More