Sirius XM hosted a conference call this week to share its financial results from the third quarter of 2019. CEO Jim Meyer talked about developing out-of-car pathways to engage existing subscribers and drive new sources of growth. Also, Pandora’s path forward. Continue Reading
Sirius XM posted its financial results from the third quarter. The audio company reported total revenue of $2.01 billion, up from nearly $1.47 billion in the year-ago period. Net income in the quarter was $246 million, or 5 cents per diluted share. Continue Reading
Sirius XM announced that its programming will be adding support for Google Assistant. The company said its audio content will begin rolling out on Google Nest smart speakers and displays over the next week. Continue Reading
Marvel has already expanded its universe of popular superheroes to include audio storytelling. Now it has entered a multi-year podcast deal with Sirius XM to create more audio content. This deal will see the launch of scripted and unscripted series, as well as a live event angle. Continue Reading
Sirius XM announced that it has hired Denise Karkos as its new chief marketing officer. Karkos will helm brand and digital marketing for both Sirius XM and Pandora, as well as driving growth of the subscriber and listener audiences. Continue Reading
Sirius XM has launched a Student Premier subscription option. The company is offering college students all of the access from its Premier Streaming package for just $4 per month. The Premier plan normally costs $12.99 per month. Continue Reading
In yesterday’s Q2 earnings call, Sirius XM executives mentioned Pandora 48 times, always with pride, optimism, and ambition — and a bit of detail. When it comes to podcasting, both Pandora and its parent company are committed to growing their footprints in the space, with tactical differences. Continue Reading
Sirius XM released its financial results from the second quarter. “Our company produced outstanding financial and operating results once again this quarter, and I’m pleased by the quick progress we’ve made in integrating Pandora,” CEO Jim Meyer said. Continue Reading
Sirius XM announced that it has inked a deal with Drake. The hugely popular artist is at the center of an extensive new partnership. The deal includes “a dedicated station, curated music, and collaborations with creative talent.” Continue Reading
Sirius XM announced a new expansion to its streaming offerings. People on the Sirius XM Select subscriber plan now have access to the satellite radio company’s mobile app and connected devices at home as part of their package. That will add more options (at no extra cost) for about 30 million Sirius XM users. Continue Reading
Sirius XM has entered a deal with Headliner Video, which creates sharable social media videos out of audio content. This enterprise-level deal will cover both Sirius XM and Pandora. Continue Reading
Sirius XM is rolling out its new Essential subscription package in Canada. A similar package launched in the United States in April and now the satellite radio company’s Canadian branch is also adding access to this option. Continue Reading