Dear C3SR, I felt it was time to address a few issues with C3SR. When you launched your organization, you did so without the input of satellite radio consumers, yet from the very start you claimed to be “the only consumer group in existence today solely dedicated to… → Read More
Overwhelming Consumer Support For Merger Continues
The post was barely published, and the FCC was still uploading comments regarding the Sirius and XM merger. At this point there are now 1125 comments with the FCC and overwhelmingly consumers are speaking out in support of the merger. Because this is a hot topic, we are… → Read More
Massive Consumer Support For Merger
In an unprecedented flow of comments, consumer participation regarding the proposed Sirius XM merger is taking root. After the FCC started the time-clock, over 300 new comments were filed. Overwhelmingly, consumers are in favor of the merger. Many often feel that their opinion regarding will simply get lost… → Read More
TIMECLOCK STARTS – BREAKING NEWS – FCC Announces Consultation On Sirius XM Merger
This story just broke over the Dow Jones news wire: “FCC Announces Consultation on XM-Sirius Merger” This news means that the FCC timeclock has started, and that a comment period has been established. We will keep you informed of any developments UPDATE – 5:40 PM EST MEDIA BUREAU… → Read More
Dear Mr. Rehr
Dear Mr. Rehr, You have engaged in double talk for years. When it suits your membership, consolidation of companies is fine, when it does not, it is anti-consumer. You claim to be an organization of “home grown” and “grass roots people,” yet the vast majority of your membership… → Read More
FCC Comment Scorecard – Through 6-05
Even though the FCC time clock is not yet running, there is no shortage of comments regarding the proposed merger between Sirius and XM. Comments seem to come in spurts, with many of them being form letters. All comments become part of the record, so be sure to… → Read More
David Rehr Needs His Meds
Has David Rehr Gone Mad? He actually penned a letter to Karmazin asking Sirius to withdraw the merger application today. He did not like Karmazin’s comments at the Lehman Conference, and it appears that Rehr is good at dishing things out, but not very adept at taking them…. → Read More
Hispanic Federation – Yet Another Minority Group – Favors Merger
The Hispanic Federation has come out in support of the proposed merger between Sirius and XM. In what seems to be a common thread, this organization cites that they are under served by terrestrial radio, and that satellite radio offers diverse programming, and the potential for even more… → Read More
Sirius and XM Hire Lobbyists
Sirius and XM have taken the step to hire the prestigious lobbying firm of Quinn Gillespie & Associates to act on their behalf in Washington with regards to the proposed merger. The firm offers a balance of Democrat and Republican viewpoints, and that is part of the success… → Read More
FCC Time Clock
Seems the the FCC Time Clock has become a focal point in the Sirius and XM proposed merger. As we have written before, there are many things to consider regarding this subject, and what often seems to be missed is that inactivity on the time clock does not… → Read More
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