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Ford Focus Commercial Promotes Sirius XM To Younger Generation

By Brandon Matthews When Sirius XM Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) investors speak, Ford (NYSE: F) listens. Over the years that I have been following Satellite Radio's rise to mainstream popularity, one complaint that has often been repeated is a perceived lack of marketing towards the technologically spoiled, "twenty-something" generation. This weekend however, Ford launched a new TV commercial for the Ford Focus that targets this newest generation of car buyers. Or was it? The commercial shows a yo...

Oprah Winfrey Hosts Live Call-In Show About Child Molestation on SIRIUS XM’s Oprah Radio

Oprah to open the phone lines for discussion on SIRIUS XM, inviting listeners across the country to call her and share their responses, thoughts, insights and questions. SIRIUS XM Radio (SIRI) and Harpo Radio today announced that Oprah Winfrey will host an exclusive live call-in show on SIRIUS XM's Oprah Radio on Thursday, February 11 to discuss child molestation with millions of listeners across the country and what every family should know. Oprah interviewed four admitted child molesters on ...

Sirius XM Radio Launches BlackBerry App!

By Brandon Matthews The rumors from Orbitcast are true. Last night Sirius XM Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) unveiled its new BlackBerry page on its website. Apparently, there are multiple BlackBerry (Nasdaq: RIMM) apps available, specifically designed for various models. Listed models include the BlackBerry Curve 8500, Curve 8900, Bold 9000, Bold 9700, Storm, Storm 2 9500 and the Tour. The full Internet lineup seems to be available, with the notable exception of Howard Stern once again. Sirius XM's ...

Howard Stern Confirms: No Interest In Returning To Terrestrial Radio

By Brandon Matthews Howard Stern yesterday confirmed a recent Satwaves article, when he announced during his Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) show that he does not wish to be censored on ad-based terrestrial radio. According to SternShowBlog.com, Stern responded to recent false media reports, that despite being asked about a potential return to "ad-radio" on occasion, his response is always that he has "no interest." Orbitcast quotes Stern as stating: "I just said a lot of people called. I...

You Can Please All Of The People, All Of The Time

By Brandon Matthews It seems as if anything I write is met with both harsh criticism, and loud applause. Sometimes that criticism is not even relevant to an article. As an example, I could write about Sirius XM Radio (SIRI) being installed in Ford (F) vehicles, and a number of critics will insist on commenting that Sirius XM Radio spends too much on "overpriced" talent. It will have nothing to do with the topic but none the less, they persist. This weekends focus of such comments seems to hav...