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WorldSpace Sets Stock Offering
Seeking to piggyback on the growth of satellite radio in the United States, WorldSpace, a Washington satellite radio service provider, last week registered an initial public offering of $100 million of stock with the Securities and Exchange Commission.-The Washington Post
Stewart to Create New Channel
Six weeks after being released from federal prison, Martha Stewart has reached a deal with Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. to create a 24-hour channel featuring cooking, gardening and entertaining programming for women.
XM Reports Big Subscriber Gain
XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. said Friday that it picked up 540,000 new subscribers during the first three months of 2005, a 68 percent increase over the comparable period a year ago.
-The Washington Post
XM, Sirius Deny Rumor Of Merger
The rumor gained traction after the New York Post Wednesday reported that executives of both companies had met recently to talk about a possible merger. The story cited unnamed sources "close to the matter." -The Washington Post
Satellite Radio That's Well Received
With its somewhat bulky contours and shiny silver case, Delphi's MyFi portable satellite radio evokes an old transistor radio.
-The Washington Post
Toyota Cuts Deals for Satellite Radio
In the latest battle for distribution and subscribers, XM Satellite Radio Inc. and its rival Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. yesterday announced separate deals with Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc.
At XM, Boldly Going
The leading satellite radio service, with more than 500 employees and 2.5 million subscribers, has now come into its own and competition is sizzling. -The Washington Post
Veteran Mel Karmazin To Head Sirius Radio
The hard-charging broadcasting executive, formerly of Viacom Inc., is taking the command post at Sirius and reuniting with longtime ally Howard Stern.
-The Washington Post
Handheld Satellite Radio Receiver is Unveiled
XM Satellite Radio and radio manufacturer Delphi Tuesday introduced the Delphi XM MyFi, the latest entry in the battle over digital music, pitting XM against Sirius Satellite Radio and online music sources like Napster.
-The Washington Post
Baseball's Move to XM Set Up by ESPN Deal
Deal, potentially worth $650M, to acquire satellite broadcast rights to Major League Baseball was crafted after ESPN radio relinquished its broadcast rights.
-The Washington Post
XM Satellite Radio Signs Baseball Deal
The Washington-based firm plans to announce a deal worth as much as $650 million that will enable it to carry most regular and postseason games over the next several years beginning with Opening Day 2005, a source said.
-The Washington Post
Stern's Move Is a Signal
Though Howard Stern's defection from broadcast to satellite radio is still 16 months off, the industry is already trying to figure out what will fill the crater in ad revenue and listenership that he is expected to leave behind.
Sirius Lands a Big Dog: Howard Stern
Howard Stern announced Wednesday that he is leaving the Viacom broadcasting empire to join the world of satellite radio, creating what could be a breakthrough moment for the medium.
Former NPR Host Bob Edwards To Be XM's New Morning Star
Radio host Bob Edwards, who drew millions of listeners to National Public Radio for three decades but was demoted earlier this year, is taking his signature voice to a competing radio universe.
XM Triples Sales, But Still Posts Loss
XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., said Thursday that its first-quarter revenue more than tripled, although it posted a loss as its marketing costs rose sharply and it had a substantial one-time tax charge.
-The Washington Post
Internet Connects Scouts, Bands
Drop in music sales, ongoing piracy, and bottom-line losses force music industry to explore novel and cheaper ways to find and nurture talent.
XM to Air Traffic, Weather For Region
XM Satellite Radio plans to begin broadcasting local traffic and weather information today, over the protests of traditional radio stations.
Short Sellers Bet on Drop In XM Shares
Shares of XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc., the region's hottest stock last year, started to slide last month.
XM Plans Stock Sale To Help Reduce Debt
XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. plans to sell 7 million shares to raise cash and pay debt.
XM Satellite Tops Big List Of Winners
Picking winners was easy for Washington investors last year.
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