XM, Sirius to merge

[Guest Bill Barton]

XM and Sirius already started their process of laying off some people to merge some of the stations. I know a few in different genres including jazz that have just now got laid off. Sad for those who thought they were life-ers.

Indeed sad news... No such thing as a "life-er" in radio though, I hate to say.

I do agree about "life-er". 8 years is quite a long time in one organization. The music industry is a tough one.

"The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free and good men die like dogs. There is also a negative side." - Hunter S. Thompson

[Lazaro Vega]

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Shareholders' Group Sues Sirius XM

LOS ANGELES -- November 4, 2008: A group of shareholders calling itself "Save Sirius" has filed suit against Sirius XM Radio, accusing the satcasters' management of violating RICO and other laws and seeking to block the issuing of more shares or a reverse stock split.

[ghost of miles]

Sirius XM reports drop in subscribers

[vajerzy]

I renewed- but was upset with dropping Fred and Ethel.....but happy to have Siriusly Sinatra. I mainly have it for MLB.

[catesta]

As far as I'm concerned it is still a good value and a great source for music and entertainment.

They will be fine.

[Drew Peacock]

Earlier this month, a deal between Internet radio providers and the record labels at long last provided some clarity around the long-term prospects for the medium. Big players like Pandora now pay a per-song fee or percent of revenue on each song streamed – whichever is higher – while smaller services need only pay a revenue share.

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