In a move that helps pave the way for the merger with Sirius should it gain regulatory approval, XM Satellite Radio has announced an agreement with the holders of the 9.75% Senior Notes due 2014. The move, which some will consider expensive, removes one of the hurdles that… → Read More
Stifel Analyst Comments On Adelstein News
Blair Levin, the Stifel analyst that has had a finger on the pulse of this merger throughout the process, issued a note today outlining opinion on the recent news that FCC commissioner Adelstein would sign off on the merger with additional concessions. In the note published today, Levin… → Read More
The Other Side of the OEM Story
I wanted to expand a bit on the problems that people see with the slowdown in OEM sales. Tyler covered part of it in his weekly radio show (which I got home just in time to hear the last 45 seconds of). He also wrote a piece about… → Read More
AlphaStar Wants In On Satellite Radio
Now AlphaStar wants to get involved in satellite radio. The company filed a letter with the FCC stating that should the merger be approved, that 20% of the spectrum should be leased to a independent entity. AlphaStar is a broadcasting and broadband company capable of delivering television, audio… → Read More
FCC Commissioner Adelstein Makes Merger Offer
According to the Associated Press, FCC Commissioner Adelstein has put an offer on the table that would enable the merger to happen. Adelstein, a democrat commissioner, was not widely considered as one of the commissioners that would support the merger. By Adelstein putting an offer on the table,… → Read More
RCN Worried About Competition In Music On Cable
RCN, a cable television operator has expressed concern about the Sirius and XM merger with the FCC. In a new twist, RCN is worried that SDARS will not offer a viable competitive choice for music over cable systems. RCN is stating that Sirius and XM have expressed that… → Read More
SiriusBuzz Radio Tonight 7/17 – 10PM EST
Sirius Buzz Radio will air our hour long weekly Thursday night segment this evening at 10:00 PM Eastern. Due to popular request, future Thursday shows will shift to the 9:00 PM time slot. Join Sirius Buzz Radio live, call in, express your thoughts and opinions, or ask questions…. → Read More
Free Satellite Radios
Free Satellite Radio’s, that is the latest mantra from C3SR, an NAB backed “consumer group” that claims to advocate on behalf of satellite radio subscribers. C3SR, for what appears to be the first time has taken a stance that is actually dealing with the merger should it pass…. → Read More
GM Cuts Costs To Stem Cash Burn
GM announced that they are taking measures to cut costs. GM is not alone. Cash strapped OEM’s are suffering from slower vehicle sales, and many are caught with a large supply of gas hungry models that consumers are hesitant to buy with current gas prices. GM is making… → Read More
FCC Turns Down C3SR & NAB Requests. Case Closed!
In a letter today filed with the FCC, NAB president David Rehr states: “It is has been reported to me that the Federal Communication Commission’s (“FCC” or “Commission”) General Counsel’s office believes that the concerns raised by the Consumer Coalition for Competition in Satellite Radio (“C3SR”) regarding enforcement… → Read More
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