Category archives: SiriusXM

SiriusXM makes home entertainment move with Amazon Echo partnership

As part of the partnership, Amazon Echo users get their first three months of SiriusXM for free
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Here Is Why SiriusXM Pandora Deal Makes Sense

It’s been a minute since SiriusXM bought up streaming service Pandora, a purchase decision which should greatly benefit the satellite streamer in a number of areas. including making it the worlds biggest audio entertainment company. _________________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 Now that some of the dust…

SiriusXM Will Buy Live Nation, says Analyst

Analyst Brandon Ross joined other analysts in recent months in suggesting that this week’s SiriusXM purchase of Pandora is part of a bigger plan, with Live Nation the next company on the list. “This transaction is likely the first of multiple deals involving SiriusXM, particularly as the all-stock nature of…

Apple’s buyout of Shazam: 5 reasons it could change music streaming forever

How the world’s leading voice-recognition app could shake up the streaming game
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Could SiriusXM’s buyout of Pandora finally deliver the first true ‘full-stack’ music company?

Pandora is back in the game of music streaming – and can dare to dream big
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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…

More Misdirection, Dodgeball On Royalties From SiriusXM

Broadcasting company SiriusXM is up to no good, says Chris Castle, claiming that its out to see artists paid their fair due. In reality the company is using rhetorical trickery to distract artists while Sirius climbs its way to a more advantageous industry position. __________________________ Guest post by Chris Castle…

Latest Industry: SiriusXM, YouTube, AFM vs. Broadcast Networks, Sonos, Sean Combs, More…

Could SiriusXM buy out Live Nation? Live Nation’s stock has recovered following a New York Times exposé last April that sent shares plummeting.  Financial analysts have also posited the idea of SiriusXM buying out Live Nation, sending the company&#8217…