Reuters is reporting that the Federal Communications Commission were given a new draft proposal today that would give conditional approval of Sirius’ purchase of XM quoting an agency source: “The FCC revised approval order circulated among the commissioners would allow the deal proceed as long as the companies met a… → Read More
New Report Indicates Tate Still Undecided
Broadcasting & Cable is reporting that a stalemate is taking place which appears to be a lack of trust on the part of Martin in regards to what Tate will do. A source is cited “close to the chairman’s side of the negotiations, commissioner Tate, FCC chairman Kevin Martin’s… → Read More
HD Off The Table… For Now
We have just been made aware that the issue of HD inclusion in SDARS receivers may be reviewed in a separate FCC process. In a filing made public moments ago, NPR states: “The message referenced a proposal to condition Commission approval of the XM-Sirius merger on the contemporaneous initiation… → Read More
The End of SIRI and XMSR
After watching the action of the stock price for the last 2 days, I’m convinced the manipulation of SIRI and XMSR will continue unfettered despite SIRI being listed on the Regulation SHO Threshold List for the last 3 weeks. It’s apparent that threats of naked shorting crackdowns by… → Read More
Open Access To Happen Upon Approval
According to Broadcasting and Cable, a few details of the consent decree that will allow the merger have come to light. It is thought that commissioner Tate, who wanted to ensure enforcement issues were taken care of, moved up the timeline on open access as well as the… → Read More
SiriusBuzz Radio Show Time Update
The SiriusBuzz Radio Show originally scheduled for 9:00 PM EST has been moved to 10:00 PM EST. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your readership and listener ship. All listeners will receive a full refund on their free SiriusBuzz Radio subscription, To claim your refund… → Read More
NAB Concedes Merger Asks For HD
Yesterday, an army of hybrid digital radio proponents including Jane E. Mago, Sr. Vice President and General Counsel Legal and Regulatory Affairs, Marsha MacBride of the National Association of Broadcasters, Jessica Marventano of Clear Channel Communications, Diane Warren of the HD Alliance, Anne Lucey and John Orlando of… → Read More
Ex Parte Filer Files Suit Against Sirius, XM, and Threatens FCC.
Multiple ex parte filer and shareholder Michael Hartlieb has filed suit with the Federal Court regarding interoperability despite the fact that the FCC’s enforcement division has already ruled on the matter. [ FCC Filing ]
Merrill Lynch Gets Bullish On Sirius – $4.50 Target
Merrill Lynch analyst Jessica Reif Cohen issued a report today on Sirius and is bullish about the sector. Cohen, a media analyst is highly respected in the field, and likely offers insight from a media perspective. Of note, in the late 90’s, Cohen once called a stock price… → Read More
XM and SIRIUS Confirm Settlement Discussions
In a press release this morning, the companies expect to agree, among other things, to : — adopt comprehensive compliance plans, and take steps to address any potentially non-compliant radios remaining in the hands of consumers. This could be a positive for me and a couple of my… → Read More
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