Satellite Radio

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the eMarketer report: The Satellite Radio Report to their offering.
January 2006 marks a turning point in the history of broadcasting: Howard Stern leaves traditional radio and begins beaming from subscription satellite radio provider Sirius. It’s one more example of the major shifts occurring in media distribution […]

While Sirius is proudly spinning numbers of subscribers and XM join them in boasting the expected growth and uptake of Satellite Radio, American Media Services has found that the ‘Howard Stern Factor’ is Overrated. In fact, their findings will be fairly shocking to the Satellite Radio industry.
Despite recent media attention
about shock jock Howard Stern’s […]

Satellite Radio is everywhere. Turned on your TV recently? Picked up a magazine? Seen a billboard? Satellite Radio is on a mission to become what Satellite/Pay TV is now. Originally people scoffed at the thought of paying for television broadcasts and initially it was something for the rich. Now, […]

High Definition Radio is what many in terrestrial radio believe is their answer to the onslaught that is Satellite Radio. Clear Channel Communications are launching new programs in the greater Boston area allowing them to take advantage of digital signals that let them broadcast additional shows across one frequency.
The only problem with this new […]

The XM Passport is a tiny, portable satellite radio tuner that delivers XM Satellite Radio to any XM-Ready device utilizing XM Connect and Play technology. At only 1.3×1.65×0.44, this tiny device incredibly contains everything you need to deliver XM to your hardware.
The XM Passport is simply inserted into the docking station connected to your […]

With the uptake in satellite radio becoming an unstopable force, local radio stations are trying to mix it up a bit to try and ebb the lost audience. According to the Memphis Flyer a number of radio stations are turning their weekend playlists into what I would call ‘lucky dip radio’.
The Buzz now […]

I found it quite interesting reading Saanich News who raised a point that trends seem to go in a continuing cycle. In particular they are referring to Satellite Radio and how radio is coming back around and into its own.
Originally we had the wireless which bought news and music into our homes […]

Internet statistic analysis and tracking company Hitwise has reported that in the week ending December 17th, 2005 that searches containing the word “SIRIUS” were up 78 percent compared to the week before Thanksgiving (The week ending November 19) while the share of searches containing “XM” were only up 13 percent over the same period.
Visits to […]

According to IQ Online, the US Satellite Radio market will grow 35% from 12 million units in 2005 to 55 million units in 2010 based on a report from JupiterResearch.
“Transportable devices will lead the installed base mix with sales being driven by wide device selection and lower price points, however, in-vehicle interest has […]

The popularity of satellite radio is undeniably on a steady upswing, with millions of Americans plugging in to what’s being pegged as the next generation of radio. But despite coveted features like a magnanimous music selection, live play-by-play sports coverage, and commercial and static-free listening, satellite’s programming lineup has long been lacking a feminine […]