SiriusXM is going all-in on its Pandora acquisition. SiriusXM has been busy following its acquisition of Pandora Radio. Several weeks ago, the satellite radio company unveiled an original content team at Pandora. Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM’s Chief Cont…
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Following Its $3.5 Billion Acquisition, SiriusXM Forms the First Dedicated Original Content Team at Pandora
SiriusXM has now capitalized on its Pandora acquisition. In a surprise move last September, Liberty Media’s SiriusXM confirmed it had fully acquired Pandora Radio. The $3.5 billion all-stock deal valued Pandora at $10.14 per share. In a conference cal…
Pandora CEO Roger Lynch Forced Out Following SiriusXM Acquisition Approval
Pandora CEO Roger Lynch was unable to solve listener engagement issues. SiriusXM has released its operating and financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and the full-year of 2018. The satellite radio company added 346,000 net subscribers in the …
As iHeartMedia Struggles to Exit Bankruptcy, Liberty Media Reportedly Eyes Control of the Company
Should Liberty Media acquire a significant share in iHeartMedia, John Malone’s company would own a majority stake in four music properties. Several months ago, John Malone and his company, Liberty Media, finally achieved what they had long hoped for. I…
Following a Strong Q3 2018, SiriusXM Now Has 33.7 Million Subscribers
Following its acquisition of Pandora Media, SiriusXM just keeps growing. Last month, Liberty Media’s SiriusXM finally acquired Pandora Radio. At $3.5 billion, John Malone’s company purchased the digital radio service in an all-stock deal. So, at the e…
SiriusXM Acquires Pandora Radio For $3.5 Billion
SiriusXM’s Pandora acquisition could potentially open up new and unique opportunities for both artists and listeners. Looks like SiriusXM has finally purchased Pandora Radio. The $3.5 billion all-stock deal values Pandora at $10.14, 12% higher than its…
Exclusive: A Last-Minute Sirius XM Deal Assured the Music Modernization Act’s Approval
Some last-minute horse trading helped to secure the Music Modernization Act’s approval in the Senate, according details shared exclusively by Sirius XM. Sirius XM Satellite Radio didn’t get everything it wanted in the Music Modernization Ac…
The Music Modernization Act Has Brand-New Enemies: Sirius XM & Music Choice
The Music Modernization Act (MMA) isn’t out of the woods yet. Now, there are fresh assaults from both Sirius XM Radio and Music Choice to derail the bill. After a seemingly frictionless glide through the House of Representatives, the Music Modern…
Sirius XM’s CEO Addresses Those Pesky Live Nation Merger Rumors
Rumors have been swirling for a few months that Sirius XM may be looking to merge with Live Nation, but today CEO Jim Meyer dismissed those rumors. During an analyst call, Meyer said he didn’t know where the speculation was coming from, and that …
Sirius XM Radio Has 32.7 Million Subscribers — Less Than Half That of Spotify
Is Spotify single-handedly dismantling indirect opponents like Sirius XM, too? And then I realized something. I don’t listen to the radio anymore. Actually, I don’t even listen to satellite radio anymore. Why is that? Enter Spotify, whose…