Sirius and XM to Merge

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19 Feb 2007, 11:52 PM
Drewbacca

I was getting tired of that dog logo.
20 Feb 2007, 12:25 AM
Advocate

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I was getting tired of that dog logo.

http://www.the-nextlevel.com/board/a...1&d=1171944766
20 Feb 2007, 12:42 AM
icarusfall

XM still owe me $500 from when I worked for them years ago.
20 Feb 2007, 12:53 AM
Shin Johnpv

as long as nothing happens to XM 47 I am fine with this
20 Feb 2007, 03:20 AM
Rumpy

Hey Frog, have you heard anything on why O&A didn't do the 9-11:30 portion today? Really fucking weird. I can't recall them saying anything during the show today.

I'm not sure how a feel about this, I guess it depends on how it all shakes out. Weird timing with how O&A have been pissed with their CBS handlers. I've been hoping they could just ditch CBS and go all XM again since they sound so fed up.
20 Feb 2007, 03:28 AM
stormy

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Originally Posted by Hot Like Wasabi

Why is this becoming a O&A is god/shit thread?

Anyways, I was going to buy a new receiver (the Sirius Starmate Replay) since it is on clearance @ Target for $44. I already pay $22 a month for two receivers and get the internet stream free. Should be interesting in what they did the the channels and lineup. Do we really need an Oprah and Martha Stewart channel?

Don't get it. If it's the Starmate Replay 2 it will break. Mine died weeks after the warranty was up. The power connecters have a faulty design and will lose contact. You can't fix it either it's a sealed component.

My local Best Buy was clearancing Sportster Replays and I got it for $50 as a replacement. It has different connectors so I'm hoping it doesn't have the 1yr to death timer like the Starmate. The FM transmitter is shit compared to my old Starmate, but all the new ones are like that.
20 Feb 2007, 03:29 AM
stormy

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Originally Posted by Frogacuda

Mel Karamazin running the company means bad shit. This blows.

Even though Opie and Anthony is the highest rated show on either platform, it'll probably mean trouble for them just because of all the bad blood between them and Karmazin (to say nothing of Howard).

Should I even bother asking what the O&A smear campaign on Mel Karamazin is all about?
20 Feb 2007, 03:55 AM
Frogacuda

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Originally Posted by Rumpy

Hey Frog, have you heard anything on why O&A didn't do the 9-11:30 portion today? Really fucking weird. I can't recall them saying anything during the show today.

XM gave them off for President's day, but FreeFM didn't. Same thing happened with Ron and Fez. They did the FreeFM show today, but not the XM.

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Originally Posted by stormy

Should I even bother asking what the O&A smear campaign on Mel Karamazin is all about?

It's not so much a smear campaign as much as that there's a lot of bad blood and bad history between them, they found working under him to be a nightmare, and it can't possibly be good for them to be hated by their boss.
20 Feb 2007, 08:38 AM
Chux

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Originally Posted by Shin Johnpv

as long as nothing happens to XM 47 I am fine with this

You mean the station that sounds like every alt rock station in the nation?
20 Feb 2007, 08:39 AM
K3V

Found this in my email this morning:

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February 19, 2007

To: SIRIUS Subscribers

Today is a very exciting day for SIRIUS customers. As you may have heard, SIRIUS Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio are merging to form the nation's premier audio entertainment provider.

This combination of our two offerings will benefit you - our loyal listeners. As a single company, we'll provide superior programming to you every day with the best of both SIRIUS and XM. Currently, XM and SIRIUS broadcast a wide range of commercial-free music channels, exclusive sports coverage, news, talk, and entertainment programming. Howard Stern. Oprah and Friends. The NFL. MLB. NBA. ESPN. CNBC. Fox News. Additionally, the combined company will be able to improve existing services such as real-time traffic information and rear-seat video as well as introduce new ones.

After shareholder and regulatory approvals, we anticipate that the combination will be finalized by the end of 2007. Until then, both companies will continue to operate independently. We will continue to provide you with the uninterrupted service - as well as the outstanding customer support - that you have come to expect and enjoy from SIRIUS. We do not anticipate any changes in your service during the merger process, however, please call our customer care team on 1- 888-539-7474 should you have any questions.

We look forward to the many benefits this combination will offer and continuing to make your listening experience an enjoyable one - offering more of the Very Best Radio on Radio.

Stay tuned,

Mel Karmazin, CEO

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