Tags: David Rehr, Mel Karmazin, Merger, NAB, Sirius XM Radio Inc.
Sirius XM Radio Inc. chief Mel Karmazin mocked the National Association of Broadcasters head David K. Rehr in a recent appearance on the Opie & Anthony show, saying that their opposition to the merger might have had a part in...
Tags: FCC, Merger, Public Radio, Sirius, XM
Nine non-profit media organizations, including two of the nation's largest public radio producers and distributors, are asking the FCC for more stipulations on the Sirius and XM merger.The organizations, which include Public Radio International and American Public Media, said they...
Tags: FCC, McDowell, Merger, Sirius
Counsel for Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. met with FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell last Thursday to discuss the pending merger with XM Satellite Radio, according to a recent filing.Little else is known about the meeting. other than "pending issues" were discussed,...
Tags: In the Media, Merger, NAB, XM
The Associated Press has a well done recap about the current state of the merger between Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. There's not much you'll learn from the piece, especially if you've been following the...
Tags: C3SR, Merger, NAB, Satellite Radio
C3SR, the broadcaster-funded organization with addresses located at a UPS Store, is questioning the decision-making process of the FCC. The group claims that the concessions offered by Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. "remain a mystery."That's,...
Tags: FCC, Merger, Sirius, US Electronics, XM
Now that the onus of responsibility for the merger between Sirius and XM has landed on the steps of the FCC, the focus now turns to the various "public interest" concessions that could be imposed to allow the marriage to...
Tags: DOJ, Merger, Satellite Radio, Sirius, XM
The United States Department of Justice today approved the merger between Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., stating that the evidence does not establish that the combination of the two would "substantially reduce competition."Official statement:"After a...
Tags: FCC, Kevin Martin, Merger, Sirius, XM
FCC Chairman Kevin Martin today refused to reveal to reporters much about the current status of the decision surrounding the Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. merger.But the Martin did indicate that a decision could still...
Tags: Merger, Satellite Radio, Sirius, XM
I just wanted to give an update to an article from over a month ago comparing the merger between Sirius and XM to other major mergers.The notable additions are the $80 Billion merger between Exxon and Mobil, and the...
Tags: In the Media, Jim Cramer, Merger, Sirius, XM
I don't want it to seem that I'm turning into a Jim Cramer fanboy (I'm not, he still annoys me on many levels), but I do love how he's gone on the offensive when it comes to the Sirius-XM...
Tags: DOJ, Merger, Satellite Radio, Sirius, XM
March 1st marks the date that Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. could walk away from their proposed merger with no fear of a break-up fee. Not many believe that they actually will, but it's...
Tags: Jim Cramer, Merger, Satellite Radio, Sirius, XM
Jim Cramer has, once again, used his bully pulpit to criticize the Feds over the protracted delays for the Sirius and XM merger.This time, he focuses on the Congressmen who came out in opposition to the merger, but who...
Tags: HD Radio, In the Media, Merger, Sirius, XM
This morning's Inside Radio newsletter featured an article that stated "Analyst: XM+Sirius+HD is likely" - an article that now appears to have disappeared from their website. Who knows the reasons as to why the article looks to be missing... but...
Tags: In the Media, Merger, Satellite Radio, Sirius, XM
Well, it hasn't been quite one-year later, tomorrow will mark that day actually. But it was on President's Day last year when Sirius and XM announced their intent to merge. Still, this article on CNN Money sums up the...
Tags: In the Media, Merger, Satellite Radio
An opinion piece in today's Philadelphia Daily News sums up the pathetic Sirius-XM merger process very nicely, albeit with an obvious pro-merger viewpoint (that is why they call it an opinion piece afterall). I won't bore you with the details,...
Tags: Merger, Satellite Radio
Yes folks, it's been an incredible 350 days since the merger was first announced. In case you haven't noticed, I recently put together this merge-o-meter on the homepage of Orbitcast, so you can sit there and watch the time...
Tags: In the Media, Merger, Satellite Radio, Sirius, XM
The Drudge Report is, er, reporting that "drama" is building around the Sirius-XM merger. There's no link or anything specific... just this: "APPROVED OR DENIED? DRAMA BUILDS AROUND SIRIUS-XM MERGER... DEVELOPING..." Curious as to exactly what kind of "drama" they're...
Tags: DOJ, FCC, Merger, Rumors, Satellite Radio, Sirius, XM
Briefing.com is citing an unnamed report this morning stating: “XMSR-SIRI merger could receive approval from DoJ and FCC tonight,” according to CNN. Now we've been through this up-and-down rollercoaster too many times to count, but this is apparently enough to...
Tags: DOJ, Merger, Satellite Radio, Sirius, XM
Despite hopes that an antitrust decision would be reached before the end of the year, the DOJ has spent nearly 10 months so far in its review process over the merger between Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite...
Tags: DOJ, Merger, Satellite Radio
Chalk it up to "wishful thinking" or a somewhat less-than educated guess. Either way, my prediction was obviously wrong. Instead, the DOJ chose to announce that it won't appeal the Stolt-Nielson dismissal. Ho hum. Who wants to take a guess...
Tags: DOJ, Merger, Satellite Radio, Sirius, XM
A few days ago I was asked on the Orbitcast Forums my prediction of when the DOJ would make a decision on the merger between Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. The short answer? My...
Tags: In the Media, Merger, Sirius, XM
Never one to avoid taking sides, John Dvorak has written a piece in MarketWatch asking for the Sirius and XM merger to be approved "immediately." Dvorak, of course, has been a long time Apple-hater and loves to stir up the...
Tags: Fun Stuff, Merger, Satellite Radio, Sirius, XM
Think you're a pro when it comes to Sirius or XM? Are you obsessed with the pending merger? (or quite possibly, sick of it entirely?) Well test your Sirius-XM merger prowess with this handy-dandy Merger Mania crossword puzzle (PDF)....
Tags: Merger, NAB, Satellite Radio, Sirius, XM
The NAB is darn tootin' mad about Sirius-XM's recent response about the group's request for the FCC to stop the clock. And they're laying down the tough choices for the satcasters. First, here's what Sirius-XM had to say about...
Tags: David Rehr, Merger, NAB
A FCC filing by Wiley Rein cites a recent Radio & Records article about the merger between Sirius Satellite Radio, Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings, Inc. But it's not the filing that's interesting. It's not even the R&R article,...
Tags: Merger, Merger Support, NAB, Satellite Radio
XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio have issued a press release this morning highlighting that major retail corporations and auto manufacturers have thrown their support behind the XM-Sirius merger. It's a good thing to highlight because if consumers really...
Tags: David Rehr, Mel Karmazin, Merger, NAB
Media consultant John Gorman has an absolutely hilarious blog post this morning on David Rehr and the hypocrisy of the NAB's battle against the Sirius-XM merger. "There were no secrets. XM and Sirius claimed the merger would not be a...
Tags: David Rehr, Fun Stuff, Merger, NAB, Videos
C3SR, the so-called "consumer group" which just happens to be supported by the NAB and is housed at one of their lawyer’s offices, may have the funds to produce a JibJab-style video... but I don't. Luckily, JabJab has a section...
Tags: Merger, Satellite Radio
A federal judge yesterday gave the thumbs for Whole Foods to buy rival Wild Oats - rejecting the FTC's argument that the deal would stifle competition and lead to higher prices. Whole Foods operates 177 stores in the U.S., while...
Tags: Merger, NAB, Satellite Radio
There's a YouTube video up called "Farmer Mel" that attacks the Sirius-XM merger, and in a pretty personal matter I might add. Watch the video below (RSS/Email subscribers may need to click to see the video, trust me, it's worth...
Tags: Merger, Satellite Radio
Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) wrote a letter to FCC Chairman Kevin Martin and Assistant Attorney General Thomas Barnett opposing the proposed merger between Sirius and XM. In the letter, McCaskill states that she does "not believe the merger is in...
Tags: FCC, Merger, Regulatory, Satellite Radio, Sirius, XM
Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND), chairman of the Democratic Policy Committee and a member of the Senate Commerce Committee and Appropriations Committee, is the latest on Capitol Hill to publicly oppose the XM-Sirius merger. Dorgan sent a letter to DOJ...
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