Tag: SiriusXM
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SiriusXM and iHeartMedia Merger Discussions Stall Amid A Rapidly Changing Radio World
The anticipated combination of two major players in the audio entertainment sector has encountered significant obstacles, leaving both companies to navigate an increasingly competitive landscape on their own for the foreseeable future. SiriusXM and iHeartMedia, entities that have long dominated traditional radio and satellite broadcasting, entered preliminary talks earlier this year aimed at forming a…
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SiriusXM is Reportedly in Talks to Buy iHeartMedia
iHeartMedia Inc. is engaged in early-stage discussions with Sirius XM Holdings Inc. about a potential merger or sale, as both companies navigate an audio industry grappling with stagnant growth and intense competition from digital streaming platforms and podcasts, according to a report from Bloomberg. The preliminary talks, which remain confidential and could still fall apart…
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SiriusXM May Owe You Part of $28 Million For Unwanted Phone Calls But You Have to Hurry
The satellite radio giant SiriusXM has reached a multimillion-dollar agreement to settle claims related to unwanted telemarketing calls. The settlement stems from a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of repeatedly contacting individuals who had explicitly opted out of such communications. This resolution highlights ongoing concerns about compliance with do-not-call regulations in the telecommunications industry. The…
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SiriusXM May Owe You Money For Unwanted Calls As Part of a $28 Million Settlement
Satellite radio provider SiriusXM has agreed to pay $28 million to resolve a class action lawsuit accusing the company of making unwanted telemarketing calls to individuals whose phone numbers were listed on national or internal do-not-call registries. The settlement stems from allegations that the company violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by contacting people who…
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Howard Stern Renews SiriusXM Deal for 3 Years
Howard Stern announced during his show Tuesday morning that he has made a deal with SiriusXM to continue “The Howard Stern Show” for three more years. “I’m happy to announce that I’ve figured out a way to have it all,” Stern said. “More free time, and continuing to be on the radio. So yes, we…
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SiriusXM to Launch 24/7 Wrestling Channel, Agrees to Multi-Year Deal with ‘Busted Open’
Beginning on July 1, 2025, SiriusXM is becoming the nonstop audio destination for everything pro wrestling as it steps into the ring with the launch of Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7. The new wrestling channel will be anchored by “Busted Open” founder and host Dave LaGreca, who recently inked a new multi-year deal with SiriusXM. Busted…
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Fox Nation & SiriusXM Launch Discounted Streaming Bundle
If you flip between talk radio, live sports, music playlists, and original docuseries in your streaming lineup, then the latest offer from SiriusXM and Fox Nation is for you. The new SiriusXM and FOX Nation bundle delivers both of their full streaming libraries for just $11.99 per month. That’s a 33% discount from what you’d…
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SiriusXM Slashes Jobs Again as Satellite Focus Sharpens Amid Subscriber Woes
SiriusXM, the satellite radio giant, announced a fresh round of layoffs on Monday, March 10, just three months after pivoting away from its struggling streaming app to refocus on its core in-car satellite audience. The cuts, which primarily targeted the company’s product and technology group, are the latest in a series of workforce reductions as…
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ESPN+ Subscribers Score Free SiriusXM Streaming for Six Months
ESPN+ subscribers are in for a treat! In a new collaboration, ESPN and SiriusXM are offering ESPN+ subscribers six months of free access to SiriusXM’s All Access (App Only) plan. This limited-time offer gives sports fans even more ways to stay connected to their favorite teams, athletes, and sports talk. “Collaborating with SiriusXM on this…
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SiriusXM Sued by New York For Frustrating Cancellation Process
SiriusXM is facing allegations that its cancellation policy is illegal and deliberately wastes customers’ time, according to a lawsuit filed by the state of New York. It’s seeking consumer damages and a $5,000 fine for each violation. Attorney General Letitia James filed the suit on December 20. It outlines how customers who want to cancel…