XMXM Settles Suit With EMI Music Publishing Over Pioneer InnoAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 26, 2008 - 12:08pm.
New York - XM Satellite Radio (NASD: XMSR) announced on Thursday that it has settled a lawsuit brought by EMI Music Publishing over the Pioneer Inno, a portable satellite radio with advanced recording features. Shares of XM, Sirius Plunge After Negative Analyst ReportAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 19, 2008 - 7:42am.
FCC Chairman to Back Merger of XM and SiriusAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 16, 2008 - 7:16am.
AOL Launches Retooled Radio Service Powered by CBSAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 10, 2008 - 12:17pm.
New York - AOL (NYSE: TWX) on Tuesday launched its new AOL Radio service, which is now powered by CBS (NYSE: CBS) and will feature 150 local CBS Radio stations alongside more than 200 AOL Radio channels. CBS Radio will also sell advertising across the entire service, which will let users skip songs, and share streams with AIM users. The deal with CBS replaces AOL's previous partner, XM Satellite Radio. AOL also plans to release downloadable versions of AOL Radio for Winamp and the Mac in the coming weeks, and is working on widgets that will let users access stations directly third-party applications. XM Settles Suit with EMI Over Radio with Recording FeaturesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 10, 2008 - 8:27am.
Washington - XM Satellite Radio (NASD: XMSR) said on Tuesday that it has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought against the company by major record label EMI Music over its portable satellite radio with advanced recording features. XM Seeking $120 Million to Support Deal with MLBAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 27, 2008 - 8:33am.
Washington - XM Satellite Radio (NASD: XMSR), the satellite radio provider awaiting government approval to merge with rival Sirius, disclosed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it must come up with $120 million in financial commitments to avoid an "adverse effect" on its financial position. XM, Sirius Extend Merger Deadline As FCC Decision LoomsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 1, 2008 - 7:30am.
Washington - Still awaiting approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), XM Satellite Radio (NASD: XMSR) and Sirius Satellite Radio (NASD: SIRI) have agreed to extend their merger deadline, which otherwise would have expired on May 15. XM, Sirius Delay Annual Meetings Pending MergerAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on April 29, 2008 - 7:13am.
Senator Petitions FCC to Reject XM-Sirius MergerAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on April 18, 2008 - 10:16am.
Washington - Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.), a high-ranking member of the Senate Commerce Committee, on Friday wrote to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) asking the agency to block the $5 billion merger of satellite radio firms XM (NASD: XMSR) and Sirius (NASD: SIRI), Reuters reported. Justice Dept. Approves XM-Sirius Merger; Still Needs FCC NodAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 24, 2008 - 8:54am.
Sirius CEO Optimistic XM Deal Could be Approved This MonthAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 12, 2008 - 8:04am.
Washington - The head of Sirius Satellite Radio (NASD: SIRI) said on Wednesday that he is hopeful the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will rule on his company's proposed $4.2 billion merger with XM Satellite Radio (NASD: XMSR) by the end of this month, Reuters reported. XM, Sirius Extend Merger Deadline Until May 1Authored by Mark Hefflinger on February 29, 2008 - 8:03am.
XM Satellite Radio Increases Revenue, Narrows LossAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 28, 2008 - 8:31am.
Washington - As the company continues to wait for a decision from federal regulators concerning its proposed merger with rival Sirius (NASD: SIRI), XM Satellite Radio (NASD: XMSR) on Thursday said that it boosted its revenue and narrowed its net loss during the fourth quarter. XM Spent $1.2 Million on Lobbying Efforts in '07Authored by Mark Hefflinger on February 19, 2008 - 8:55am.
Washington - One year after announcing plans to merge with rival Sirius (NASD: SIRI), XM Satellite Radio (NASD: XMSR) continues to spend large amounts of money in an effort to land regulatory approval to complete the proposed $5 billion deal, the Associated Press reported. Digital Media Week in Review: Microsoft's Bid for Yahoo; Troubles for Google? Implications for AOL?Authored by Ned Sherman on February 2, 2008 - 7:54am.
In my column last week, I predicted that there may be a silver lining in Yahoo’s recent troubles and low share price in the form of a possible takeover bid from rival Microsoft. Voilà! In a bold move that sent ripples through Silicon Valley before sunrise on Friday, Microsoft (NASD: MSFT) announced that it has made an unsolicited $44.6 billion takeover bid tags: Sirius | Microsoft | TiVo | Yahoo | AOL | Google | Amazon | Qtrax | Audible | XM | Current TV | Maven | Finance | DTV | digital television | Week in Review | Dish Networks |
XM Settles Lawsuit with Sony BMG Over Pioneer InnoAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 1, 2008 - 8:18am.
Digital Media Week in Review: Feds Drop Rate; Yahoo Undervalued? Still Bullish on Apple?Authored by Ned Sherman on January 27, 2008 - 4:54pm.
Report: Govt. Could Approve XM-Sirius Merger in Coming DaysAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 23, 2008 - 8:47am.
XM Satellite Radio to Carry "The Dan Patrick Show"Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 3, 2008 - 11:59am.
Washington - XM Satellite Radio (NASD: XMSR) said on Thursday that it has reached a deal with the Chicago-based Content Factory to carry Dan Patrick's national sports radio show starting on Jan. 21. "The Dan Patrick Show" on XM Sports Nation (channel 144) will air weekdays from 10-noon ET. Patrick, a former anchor on ESPN's SportsCenter program, premiered his new syndicated radio show in October. |
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