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Emeril gets his own show on Satellite Radio

November 17, 2009 5:54 PM | 6 Comments

Emeril Lagasse is joining the ranks of countless other celebrities on the satellite radio dial with a new radio show, Cooking with Emeril, which will launch on the week of November 30th.

The live call-in show (which is Emeril's first) will air twice-weekly from various locations and will interview chefs he meets on the road, all the while taking calls from listeners.

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XM SkyDock iPhone app gets a minor update

November 17, 2009 8:12 AM | 2 Comments

Sirius XM have issued an update to the XM SkyDock app to version 1.13 that is said will improve response and loading speed while using the SkyDock receiver. (If you want to know more about the XM SkyDock, read the review here.)

According to the update description, the v1.13 update to the XM SkyDock app includes:

An improved channel selection response while in Category Tuning mode.
Improved time to load all channel categories after startup.

Sadly, the update doesn't include additional features, such as the ability to record satellite radio, like the more advanced Pocket Tunes app (iTunes link) does. Hopefully, though I'm not holding my breath, that will be coming in the future.

[Download XM SkyDock App (iTunes)]

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New Sirius XM ad campaign says Satellite Radio will "change the way you listen"

November 15, 2009 10:09 PM | 28 Comments

Sirius XM Radio Inc. has unveiled their latest TV ad spot, which CEO Mel Karmazin labels as the "most aggressive brand marketing campaign" in the company's history.

The TV commercial is accompanied by a microsite as well as customized web pages highlighting three individual satellite radio receivers.

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Satellite Radio Discount: 2 easy ways to save on Sirius XM that you didn't know about

November 15, 2009 10:16 AM | 1 Comment

Sirius XM Radio Inc. has recently launched two satellite radio discount promotions for new subscribers - and from what Orbitcast can tell - has quietly retired its other rebate programs.

The two discount programs involve getting up to $100 in a Sirius XM Rewards pre-paid Visa card, or subscribing to either Sirius or XM for $4.99/month for the first 6-months.

Both discounts end on 12/31/2009, so if you're looking to save for the holiday season, this might a great opportunity. But, as always, there's some restrictions.

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Gary Parsons resigns as Sirius XM Chairman, says "now is the right time to step aside"

November 13, 2009 8:12 PM | 36 Comments

Gary Parsons has stepped down as the Chairman of Sirius XM Radio Inc. Board of Directors, the company said late Thursday. In his place, the company has appointed Eddy W. Hartenstein (an independent director) as the non-executive Chairman.

Parsons said in a written statement, "While it has been a privilege to serve Sirius XM as Chairman and to have guided the company successfully through the merger of Sirius and XM, I believe now is the right time to step aside."

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XM will turn on 60 channels on non-activated radios for free

November 13, 2009 10:44 AM | 17 Comments

Owners of non-activated XM radios will be getting a surprise starting on Tuesday, November 17th. A total of 60 channels will be turned on in what will be XM's biggest free preview ever, in an event called XM's 60 Channel Challenge

That's right, 60 channels of XM will get turned on, for free.

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Slacker now available for Android phones (Sirius XM: are you taking notes?)

November 8, 2009 12:14 PM | 23 Comments

We heard that Slacker was showing off their mobile radio app for Google Android a few weeks ago, and now it's officially official - Slacker Radio is available for Android smartphones (including the Motorola DROID pictured above).

And while I'm happy for Slacker to keeping up with Pandora in entering the Android Market, this announcement irritates me because it just reminds me of how much Sirius XM are missing key opportunities.

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BMW lowers Sirius option price, enhances user experience with iDrive

November 7, 2009 10:24 AM | 5 Comments

BMW has given its Sirius satellite radio factory option a little love with an expanded channel line-up and a price reduction for 2010 model vehicles (excluding 5 Series, 6 Series, and X3).

Plus BMW has improved the user interface with its latest generation of the iDrive controller.

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PocketTunes: Now you can record Satellite Radio on your iPhone

November 6, 2009 10:46 AM | 10 Comments

The folks at NormSoft have upgraded the Pocket Tunes Radio iPhone/iPod Touch app to now have the ability to record any stream you want - including recording Sirius XM satellite radio.

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Sirius XM total revenue up, while subscriber growth slows

November 5, 2009 8:25 AM | 38 Comments

Sirius XM Radio Inc. released their financial and operating results today showing that 3Q09 total revenue grew 3 percent from the third quarter last year, while total subscribers decreased by 2 percent year over year.

Last year's quarter was the first that both Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio posted results as a combined company.

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Recently in Satellite Radio Category

Emeril gets his own show on Satellite Radio

XM SkyDock iPhone app gets a minor update

New Sirius XM ad campaign says Satellite Radio will "change the way you listen"

Satellite Radio Discount: 2 easy ways to save on Sirius XM that you didn't know about

Gary Parsons resigns as Sirius XM Chairman, says "now is the right time to step aside"

XM will turn on 60 channels on non-activated radios for free

Slacker now available for Android phones (Sirius XM: are you taking notes?)

BMW lowers Sirius option price, enhances user experience with iDrive

PocketTunes: Now you can record Satellite Radio on your iPhone

Sirius XM total revenue up, while subscriber growth slows

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