PTC Praises XM/Sirius
Tuesday, July 31st, 2007Well until now, the only thing that came to my mind when someone mentioned the “Parents Television Council” was the GoDaddy Superbowl commercial with Candice Michelle. Now…. I will think about the Sirius-XM merger, and frankly that sucks!
The Parents Television Council™ praised XM and Sirius satellite radio for announcing their commitment to provide consumers and families [...]
“But You Can’t Make A Silk Purse From A Sow’s Ear”
Saturday, July 28th, 2007
Just when I thought you couldn’t get any dumber, you go and say something like this… And Totally Redeem Yourself!
The letter again. Inspired by: Dumb and Dumber
Dr. Rehr’s Letter To FCC Chairman
Friday, July 27th, 2007Dr. David Rehr, NAB President and CEO, has written a letter to FCC Chairman Kevin Martin about the Sirius & XM merger. The letter mentions hollow promises that will result in a monopoly and questions the ability of each to survive independently, along with Dr. Rehr’s other worries.
I can understand Dr. Rehr’s concerns. Terrestrial radio’s business model [...]
Sirius - XM Merger vs. NAB
Wednesday, July 25th, 2007NAB response to pricing plan: NAB Response
Sirius and XM’s “Joint Opposition to Petitions to Deny and Reply Comments”: Sirius XM Comments
NAB Shouts, “HOODWINKED!”
Monday, July 23rd, 2007If you’re like myself and have a small vocabulary, here is the definition:
Hoodwinked: TRANSITIVE VERB: To take in by deceptive means; deceive.
That basically sums up the response, but you can find the release below.
NAB response to the announced plans. “Policymakers should not be hoodwinked by today’s announcement, since nothing is stopping either XM or Sirius [...]
The Merged Sirius & XM Service Plans
Monday, July 23rd, 2007Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. said Monday the companies plan to offer a la carte plans to consumers starting at $6.99 for 50 channels.
Under the a la carte option, customers will be able to buy additional channels for as little as 25 cents each. A second a la carte option [...]
Q2 2007 Financial and Operating Results
Saturday, July 21st, 2007Did I say “Financial and Operating Results”? I meant, “continued losses and merger related excuses.” coming to you on the following days:
XM Radio: July 26, 2007 (Thursday)
Sirius: July 31, 2007 (Tuesday)
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