Category Archives: Satellite Radio

Liberty Media CEO Doesn’t See Storm Brewing In Sirius/XM’s Path!

Posted on March 11, 2009 by smoothjazzandmore

Liberty Media’s CEO put his best face forward on the Sirius/XM bailout last month. In an interview yesterday on CNBC (with an assist from Radio & Records), president and CEO Gregory Maffei told Maria Bartoromo the company, “is an amazing … Continue reading →

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DirecTV Comes to Sirius/XM’s Rescue!

Posted on February 18, 2009 by smoothjazzandmore

With their backs against the wall, Sirius/XM Radio found a savior in Liberty Media’s DirecTV. The satellite television operator will lend $530 million to the satellite radio provider to keep the company afloat. It also blocks a bid for control … Continue reading →

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Sirius/XM Preparing for Possible Bankruptcy

Posted on February 11, 2009 by smoothjazzandmore

It’s beginning to look like the end for satellite radio. News off the wires is reporting that the newly merged Sirius/XM is looking at filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy as soon as the end of this week. This, according to a … Continue reading →

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New Internet Car Radio May Spell The Death Of Satellite Radio

Posted on January 6, 2009 by smoothjazzandmore

Just found this interesting article about a new electronic device that is getting allot of buzz at a trade show in Las Vegas. Read Kurt Hanson’s RAIN Review! The Blaupunkt/miRoamer device (shown below), is an in-dash auto Internet radio tuner. … Continue reading →

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XM/Sirius Merger Won’t Save Satellite Radio!

Posted on July 28, 2008 by smoothjazzandmore

On Friday, the Federal Communications Commission approved the merger of two of the big players in the satellite radio business, XM & Sirius. The new deal calls for both programming to be available to each of their subscribers as well … Continue reading →

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