XM/Sirius merger..will we still get our EDM?

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Posted by Imagin on Jul-30-2008 05:18:

Latest from CNET.com

Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio announced on Tuesday that they closed their long-awaited merger, ending a 17-month saga since the deal was first announced to bring the nation's only two satellite radio companies together.

The combined company, with more than 18.5 million subscribers, is now called Sirius XM Radio. It is set to rank as the second-largest U.S. radio company, based on annual revenues.

Sirius XM Radio will offer more than 300 programming channels spanning exclusive shows, such as those of Howard Stern and Oprah Winfrey, and a la carte programming. Subscribers will be able to select certain programs from each of the two former companies under one package.

"By offering more compelling packages and the best content in audio entertainment, we are well-positioned for increased subscriber growth," Mel Karmazin, CEO of the newly minted Sirius XM Radio, said in a statement.

The new programs, expected to begin rolling out in early fall, will not require a new device. And as the companies previously stated, subscribers can continue to maintain their current service plan.

While the merger is designed to bring cost savings and synergies to the newly formed company, it was the consolidation of the nation's only two satellite radio companies that raised concerns with the Federal Communications Commission, which approved the deal in a 3-2 vote on Friday.

XM investors will receive 4.6 shares of Sirius for every XM share they currently own, and the ticker symbol will now trade under "SIRI." Sirius XM Radio will be headquartered in New York, and its wholly owned subsidiary XM Satellite Radio will remain in Washington, D.C.

Posted by Thierry on Jul-30-2008 05:33:

Sweet, when does the merger start with new programming then?

I just got XM with my new car... what channel plays Club Life and Corsten's Countdown and ASOT??

Posted by Mr Game+Watch on Jul-30-2008 14:24:

Rather pissed that they took The Move off the air this past weekend. Station played some nice deep house and tech house from time to time. Plus I liked their mix shows like 'Red Bull On The Move'.

Posted by saltytheseagull on Aug-11-2008 02:05:

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Originally posted by CraveTheRave
Sweet, when does the merger start with new programming then?

I just got XM with my new car... what channel plays Club Life and Corsten's Countdown and ASOT??

XM 82 plays ASOT except it's the previous week's episode on Thur. at 4pm. The new one is on Sun. morning at 12am.

I think if they combined area 33 and the system it would be pretty good at least if you like radio shows. Vonyc sessions, ASOT, and Anjunabeats worldwide.

I also heard it will be like a tier system when they combine, like satellite does anyone know anything about this?

Posted by Ek0nomik on Aug-11-2008 02:12:

you guys should look into different shows besides ASOT. It will change your world.

It changed mine.

Posted by Intuition on Aug-11-2008 04:12:

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Originally posted by Ek0nomik
you guys should look into different shows besides ASOT.

What is this nonsense you speak of?

Posted by Ek0nomik on Aug-11-2008 04:23:

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Originally posted by Intuition
What is this nonsense you speak of?

You mean sense. Stop using ASOT as a standard for everything.

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Originally posted by Intuition
How is this song still getting exposure? It was first played on ASOT on October 18, 2007. That's almost 10 months ago!

There comes a time when you realize how cheesy his show & the similar are.

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