Today the Washington Times published an Op-Ed piece from Sirius Satellite Radio CEO Mel Karmazin. [Washington Times]
NAB Files Response To Sirius and XM’s Joint Opposition
The NAB has filed a reply to the opposition comments that Sirius and XM filed with the FCC on July 24th, 2007. In their 15 page filing, the NAB, claims that the Sirius and XM filing was voluminous, and carried redacted material that the NAB has not yet… → Read More
Is This Rehr’s End?
When you talk out of your REHR it is hard to get things straight. This happens quite often when someone is put into a position of arguing differing stances for differing subjects, and often your statements counteract. In his five page letter to the FCC Chairmain, David “Talking… → Read More
NAB Files Reply Regarding XM-SIRIUS Merger
Today the NAB filed a 30-page response to comments on the proposed merger of XM and Sirius. The NAB’s response cites a myriad of reasons why this “merger-monopoly” should not be approved including points such as higher costs to consumers, harming local listeners, and how content providers and… → Read More
Sirius Files Form S-4 With SEC
Sirius Satellite Radio filed a Form S-4 with the SEC today, and the filing has some news services going a bit wild. The Form S-4 is the filing which seeks out shareholder approval on the proposed merger between Sirius and XM via a “special meeting”. The filing contains… → Read More
XM’s Panero Steps Aside
XM Satellite Radio announced today that CEO Hugh Panero will be leaving the company in August. The announcement came after hours, and the stock posted an 11 cent gain in the late session. While the timing of the announcement was a surprise, the fact that Mr. Panero would… → Read More
Sirius and XM File Their Reply On Merger
Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio have jointly filed their comments pertaining to the merger with the FCC. The whopping 112 page document titled “Joint Opposition to Petitions to Deny and Reply Comments” details enhanced competition, recent efforts to make everyone happy, widespread support from public interest… → Read More
A Deeper Look At New Satellite Radio Prices
Today Sirius and XM announced their proposed tiered pricing that would take effect after the merger. The news was well distributed, and we thought it prudent to take a deeper look at exactly what is on the table. While the press release discussed eight possible pricing options, two… → Read More
Survey On Post Merger Subscription Prices
Today Sirius and XM outlined pricing that would be effective after the merger. What package are you most likely to subscribe to? Our sister site SATCOS has a Merger Pricing Survey posted that allows you to express your opinion. Take a minute to review the proposed prices, and… → Read More
Mereger Details On Content Now Available
SIRIUS CEO Mel Karmazin to Discuss at National Press Club Address Today Merger watchers and consumers have been waiting for additional detial on programming in a post merger world. Now they have it. Sirius and XM today announced greater detail on what the face of satellite radio will… → Read More
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