Satellite Radio

Latest Lawsuit Against Infringement: Flo & Eddie (The Turtles) vs. SiriusXM

August 2, 2013

The Turtles are famous not only for their hits "Happy Together" and "It Ain't Me Babe", but also for numerous legal battles in the music industry. Most recently, the band sued SiriusXM for allegedly infringing... Read More...

Sirius XM’s Record $940 Million Revenue in Second Quarter…

Paul Resnikoff

July 25, 2013

Sirius XM Radio generated record revenues of $940 million and $126 million in profit during the second quarter. CEO Jim Meyer said, "Sirius XM's second quarter results reflect record performance on almost every... Read More...

Sirius XM Reaches New Milestone of 25 Million Subscribers…

Priscilla Kim

July 9, 2013

Sirius XM Radio has now surpassed 25 million subscribers, gaining about 715,000 new subscribers over the second quarter. The healthy growth curve continues to cement Sirius XM Radio as the largest subscription... Read More...

Pandora + Sirius XM = 90% of SoundExchange Revenues…

Paul Resnikoff

April 14, 2012

If there was ever a case for compromise, it's this. According to the latest calculations, Pandora and Sirius XM Radio now account for roughly 90 percent of SoundExchange's total annual revenues. Which means t... Read More...

19.9 Million Reasons Why Satellite Radio Just Might Survive

Paul Resnikoff

October 13, 2010

I know, I was just like you a few years ago. Predicting the crash of that over-leveraged but well-programmed fireball in the sky. But satellite radio continues to plod along and survive, and the latest figu... Read More...

Terrestrial Radio’s Ridiculous Tail. In One Hilarious Graph

Paul Resnikoff

September 3, 2010

What does a simple graph of total spins against rank look like for terrestrial radio these days? The 'tail' might make you LOL, or C(Cry)OL, depending on your perspective.... Read More...

Does This Hit the Ground? Sirius Swapping Heavy Debt Loads

Paul Resnikoff

August 13, 2009

Debt-riddled media companies have recently found some success raising funds and lengthening repayment periods. But this is hardly the stuff of fundamental growth. In the most recent example, Sirius XM Rad... Read More...

Killer App, or Killed by Apps? Sirius Meets the iPhone

Paul Resnikoff

June 17, 2009

Sirius XM Radio is now officially an iPhone app, a move that sparked a surge Wednesday on Wall Street. The Sirius app is free to existing subscribers carrying an internet package, and $3 per month for other ... Read More...

Sirius XM Radio: Can This Company Survive?

Paul Resnikoff

October 26, 2008

After a long, painful merger approval process, Sirius Satellite Radio finally joined forces with XM Satellite Radio this summer. The marriage was largely motivated by difficult finances, as both companies we... Read More...

Day of Silence Arrives, Key Broadcasters Remain Missing

Paul Resnikoff

June 25, 2007

A large number of internet radio providers are now darkening their broadcasts, part of a concerted protest against increased royalty requirements. But the absence of a number of big-name providers threatens ... Read More...

Working Through the Pandemic: Three Prominent Music Supervisors Discuss the Music Industry’s Way Forward

“My Whole Source of Income Just Disappeared” — How Two Musicians Are Dealing With Cancelled Concerts

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SiriusXM Subscribers Are Surging During the Pandemic — Up 40% From Earlier Projections

After Leaving Neverland, Radio Stations Pulled Michael Jackson’s Music. Now, SiriusXM Is Launching a Dedicated King of Pop Channel.

SiriusXM Radio Is Officially Buying Stitcher (Price Tag = $325 Million)

SiriusXM Is Buying Podcasting Platform Stitcher for $300MM – Report

Despite Blackface Videos, Sirius XM Plans to Renew Howard Stern’s Contract

Latest Lawsuit Against Infringement: Flo & Eddie (The Turtles) vs. SiriusXM

Sirius XM’s Record $940 Million Revenue in Second Quarter…

Sirius XM Reaches New Milestone of 25 Million Subscribers…

Pandora + Sirius XM = 90% of SoundExchange Revenues…

19.9 Million Reasons Why Satellite Radio Just Might Survive

Terrestrial Radio’s Ridiculous Tail. In One Hilarious Graph

Does This Hit the Ground? Sirius Swapping Heavy Debt Loads

Killer App, or Killed by Apps? Sirius Meets the iPhone

Sirius XM Radio: Can This Company Survive?

Day of Silence Arrives, Key Broadcasters Remain Missing