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AC/DC Radio to Air on SIRIUS Satellite Radio

Chris Johnson

AC/DC band members will host "AC/DC Radio" on SIRIUS channel 29 and will broadcast non-stop AC/DC music from their three-decade career "AC/DC Radio" will premiere in advance of the band's upcoming studio album "Black Ice" NEW YORK, Sept 09, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- SIRIUS XM Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) announced that legendary rock band AC/DC will host their own music channel on SIRIUS. The channel will celebrate AC/DC's iconic career and the upcoming release of Black Ice, the band's first studio album in eight years. AC/DC Radio will be broadcast on SIRIUS channel 29 and will debut on Monday, September 15, 2008 at 6 pm ET through January 15, 2009. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991118/NYTH125 ) AC/DC Radio will air AC/DC music 24/7, including classic rock recordings such as "For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)," "You Shook Me All Night Long," and "Back in Black" as well as new songs from their Brendan O'Brien produced album, Black Ice (Columbia). The channel will also feature AC/DC band members Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, Brian Johnson and Phil Rudd describing their singular rock & roll career spanning more than 30 years and sharing their personal insights into their music. The...

SIRIUS XM Radio Provides Merger Update

Chris Johnson — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:31:21 GMT

Increased Estimate of Net Synergies to $425 Million in 2009 Provides Further Details on Synergies Estimates Updates on 2008 - 2009 Financial Guidance "Best of Both" to Launch October 6, 2008 NEW YORK, Sept 09, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- SIRIUS XM Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) today provided an update on the company's guidance, a detailed breakdown of expected 2009 synergies, and an outline of the company's new "Best of Both" programming options. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080819/NYTU044LOGO ) The guidance and information was outlined today at the 2008 Merrill Lynch Media Fall Preview Conference in Marina del Rey, CA. An audiocast of today's presentation by SIRIUS XM at the conference is available at the investor relations section of the company's website, http://www.sirius.com/ . The audiocast will continue to be available until 5:00 pm, ET, on Tuesday, September 16, 2008. The company provided the following new guidance for 2008 and 2009: Subscribers -- The company expects to end 2008 with approximately 19.5 million subscribers and to end 2009 with approximately 21.5 million subscribers. Revenue -- SIRIUS XM expects to post pro forma revenue of approximately $2.4 billion in 2008 and to post revenue of approximately $2.7 billion in 2009. Adjusted EBITDA --...

SIRIUS Satellite Radio Adds Exclusive Internet Offering of Notre Dame Football to Existing Broadcasting Package

Chris Johnson — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:12:15 GMT

SIRIUS is Official Satellite Radio Partner of University of Notre Dame; Fighting Irish football and men's basketball games air nationwide on channel 159 Internet version of SIRIUS service will be the exclusive online radio home of Notre Dame football; Will also offer Fighting Irish men's basketball NEW YORK, Sept 05, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- SIRIUS XM Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI), the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the University of Notre Dame, announced today that starting this season, SIRIUS will add an exclusive Internet offering of Notre Dame sports broadcasts to its existing broadcast package. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991118/NYTH125 ) SIRIUS Internet Radio (SIR) will be the exclusive online home of every Notre Dame regular season football game and will carry every Fighting Irish regular season men's basketball game live. It marks the first time that radio broadcasts of live sporting events are available on the SIRIUS Internet Radio platform. SIRIUS Internet Radio is the Internet version of the SIRIUS radio service, available without the use of a radio to current SIRIUS subscribers, or with the monthly subscription fee of $12.95. SIRIUS Internet Radio delivers more than 80 channels of talk, entertainment, sports and 100% commercial free music in CD-quality sound....

2008 NFL Season Kicks Off on SIRIUS September 4

Chris Johnson — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:11:30 GMT

SIRIUS listeners will receive every NFL game SIRIUS NFL Radio, channel 124, delivers the most comprehensive radio coverage of the NFL 24 hours a day, 365 days a year NEW YORK, Sept 03, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- SIRIUS XM Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI), the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NFL, announced today that SIRIUS will air every game of the 2008 NFL season live for the fifth straight year, offering listeners both home and visiting team broadcasts as well as national radio broadcasts. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080819/NYTU044LOGO ) The 2008 NFL campaign kicks off at 7:00 pm ET on Thursday, Sept. 4, when the Super Bowl champion New York Giants host the Washington Redskins at Giants Stadium. On SIRIUS, fans will hear the Giants radio broadcast on channel 127, the Redskins radio broadcast on channel 126, and the national radio broadcast on channel 124. SIRIUS offers listeners nationwide live access to every NFL game -- from the preseason through the Super Bowl and Pro Bowl. For more information and a schedule of NFL games on SIRIUS visit www.sirius.com/nfl . SIRIUS NFL Radio, channel 124, the acclaimed radio channel dedicated entirely to pro football talk, continues to provide unparalleled radio...

Tennis Superstar Monica Seles to Host Exclusive 5-Week Series on Sirius Satellite Radio

Chris Johnson — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:09:57 GMT

'The Monica Seles Challenge: 5 Weeks to Jump Start Your Life' to inspire listeners to live a happier, healthier, more confident life Seles to welcome athletes, celebrities, real women and other special guests in studio NEW YORK, Sept 03, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- SIRIUS XM Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) announced today that internationally acclaimed tennis superstar Monica Seles will host an exclusive live call-in show aimed at empowering women everywhere to lead their best life. The Monica Seles Challenge: 5 Weeks to Jump Start Your Life will air in five weekly installments airing every Thursday from September 4th through October 2nd from 1:00 - 3:00 pm ET on SIRIUS Stars channel 102. Seles will host the show from SIRIUS XM Radio's Rockefeller Center studios. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080819/NYTU044LOGO ) Seles has long been a role model for women and on SIRIUS she will have a forum to speak candidly about both the troubles and successes she faced in her own life and how these experiences made her stronger. With The Monica Seles Challenge, Seles encourages listeners to join her on a five-week journey toward feeling strong, beautiful, happy and healthy - on the inside and out. Seles' goal is to...

SIRIUS Satellite Radio Kicks Off Its Convention Coverage

Chris Johnson — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:01:18 GMT

'SIRIUS Convention Radio' and 'SIRIUS Convention Radio En Espanol' will debut at Democratic National Convention In addition live broadcasts from the Democratic and Republican National Conventions hosted by SIRIUS personalities NEW YORK, Aug 22, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- SIRIUS XM Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) announced today that its convention coverage on SIRIUS will kick off on Monday, August 25 from the Democratic National Convention in Denver, CO. The coverage will include two dedicated channels with live gavel-to-gavel coverage of all the days' speeches in English and Spanish translation. In addition, SIRIUS hosts Mark Thompson and Michelangelo Signorile will broadcast their daily shows live from inside the convention. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991118/NYTH125 ) On Monday, September 1, SIRIUS will continue its extensive convention coverage from the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul. In addition to the convention radio channels, SIRIUS hosts Andrew Wilkow, Michelangelo Signorile and Cam & Company will broadcast their radio shows live from the convention. Programming details for both the Democratic National Convention and Republican National Convention are as follows: Democratic National Convention -- August 25 through August 28 SIRIUS Convention Radio -- channel 113 August 25 beginning at 12 am ET through August 28 The channel will...

Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo Joins SIRIUS XM Radio

Chris Johnson — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:00:52 GMT

Russo to headline 'Mad Dog Radio,' new sports talk channel on SIRIUS and XM NEW YORK, Aug 19, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- SIRIUS XM Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) announced today that it has signed renowned sports talk personality Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, the former star of the Mike and the Mad Dog show, to a five-year contract to headline a new sports talk channel exclusively available on SIRIUS and XM. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080819/NYTU044LOGO ) Mad Dog's recent departure from the market-leading Mike and the Mad Dog has been national news in recent days -- a dramatic reflection of his loyal fan base, huge popularity and strong name recognition. Mad Dog is known for having helped popularize the sports talk radio format across the country and speculation on his next step has been high. "Mad Dog's fans are passionate about their sports and passionate about where they get their sports news and commentary from -- these are the listeners that any audio entertainment company would want," said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SIRIUS XM Radio. "Having Mad Dog on SIRIUS and XM will fuel subscriber growth and create new and exciting opportunities for advertisers. Choose whatever sports analogy...

HD Digital Radio Alliance Expands Marketing Campaign to Convert Consumer Awareness to Action

Chris Johnson — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:58:42 GMT

Innovative Mobile Texting Initiative Engages Consumers Directly, More Than Half of New Radio Ads Invite Consumers to "Text UPGRADE to 34343" HDRadio.com Traffic Continues to Grow Exponentially, Now Features Instant Listener Guides to Aid Point-of-Sale at Retailers and Auto Dealerships ORLANDO, Fla. - June 30, 2008 - The HD Digital Radio Alliance, a joint initiative of leading radio broadcasters to accelerate consumer adoption of HD Digital Radio, today announced an expanded marketing campaign aimed at converting awareness into buying action. Starting today, the Alliance adds an innovative mobile marketing initiative and expanded online resources for retailers and auto dealers to the next flight of on-air radio ads. Earlier this year, the Alliance announced it would focus on converting the significant awareness created for HD Radio broadcasts over the last three years into purchasing activity. The campaigns to date have produced impressive results. Awareness of HD Radio broadcasts among radio listeners topped 75% in 2007, according to data from Critical Mass Media, with awareness among current or likely auto buyers now at some 31%, according to J.D. Powers. And separately today, the Alliance also revealed that traffic to HDRadio.com continues to grow exponentially, with the number of page views so far...