Partnerships

With the clock ticking on Chrysler to solve their debt woes, investors in Sirius XM have something to think about. Chrysler was a major player in the OEM channel for Sirius over the past few years, but slow sales, and slowed production have made Chrysler’s contribution to the… → Read More

Anyone invested in satellite radio knows how important OEM subscribers are to the subscriber count, and in theory, the bottom line. The OEM channel offers more exposure for SDARS than any other outlet. Now, the two auto manufacturers that have the most lucrative OEM contracts with Sirius XM… → Read More

The auto industry in the United States has been down for quite some time. Each month headlines of declining sales circulate the net, and just when we begin to think that the bottom has been reached, sales and projections continue in a downward spiral. Two of the big… → Read More

With all of the news making the rounds on a satellite radio application for the iPhone and Mac’s, I thought it would be appropriate for me to revisit a service that was made available by XM and Blackberry prior to the merger. Another item that compelled me to… → Read More

Audiovox Corporation (Nasdaq: VOXX) announced today that they have reached an agreement in principle with SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI), which promises to make Audiovox the principal supplier of satellite radio products to the North American aftermarket. The deal, once the distribution agreement is finalized, will make… → Read More

President Bush grabbed a bucket and is coming to the aid of Chrysler and General Motors with a $17.4 Billion aid package. The loan does not come without strings. The automakers have to agree to certain concessions. “Allowing the auto companies to collapse is not a responsible course… → Read More

I flew down to Orlando today for a meeting. Spending one day in Florida, I rented a car from Hertz. The car, a 2009 Ford Taurus, was equipped with Sirius Satellite Radio. being a fan of satellite radio, I appreciated that fact. That is until I got into… → Read More

The bailout of the auto industry seems to be going down in flames from a congressional standpoint. Cash strapped GM and Chrysler are Runnin’ On Empty with limited cash, and in need of roadside assistance, while further up the road Sirius XM Radio is on the curbside waiting… → Read More

There are those that say the future of satellite radio rests with the automobile. In many ways they are correct. It is through the auto that the bulk of satellite radio products are introduced to the market, and concentration on retail radios has faded. The concept is simple…. → Read More

Today, I woke up to a very cold December morning. No heat nor hot water for that matter as well. I got into my work truck a bit disgruntled to say the least, turned on the heat and discovered that I had no heat there also. Typical Monday… → Read More