SiriusXM revenue, subscriber count dips during Q2
The company is hoping to turn things around with a low-cost, ad-supported satellite and streaming radio tier.
SiriusXM
SiriusXM is a satellite and streaming media company based in New York City. The company operates SiriusXM satellite radio, Pandora and Stitcher and is a major investor in streaming media service SoundCloud. It also owns the podcast production companies Earwolf and Team Coco.
SiriusXM introduces ad-supported plan, may pull ad-free channels from cars
The company plans to roll out the new ad-supported tier throughout the year.
SiriusXM signs Stephen A. Smith to new radio deal
Stephen A. Smith will produce two talk shows for SiriusXM, starting in September, the radio broadcaster announced.
SiriusXM, Fox Nation launch streaming bundle
The bundle costs $12 per month and includes SiriusXM All Access via streaming and the entire catalog of shows and documentaries from Fox Nation.
SiriusXM sees higher churn, lower revenue during Q1
The company is moving forward with its plan to focus on in-car subscribers over streamers, believing those customers are more-lucrative to the business.
Megyn Kelly launches podcast network
“MK Media” promises a space where influential and authoritative voices in journalism, politics and pop culture can express themselves.
Tubi CEO Anjali Sud appointed to SiriusXM board
Premium audio provider SiriusXM has appointed Tubi CEO Anjali Sud to its board of directors.
SiriusXM implements new round of layoffs
SiriusXM has laid off a number of employees working within its product and technology teams.
SiriusXM partners with New York Post on “Page Six Radio” show
SiriusXM is partnering with the New York Post on a new show, “Page Six Radio,” that brings the entertainment pages of the tabloid newspaper to premium radio.
John Malone working on second tell-all biography
John Malone is writing a new memoir that takes a deeper look into the various relationships and business deals forged in his decades-long television and media career.
SiriusXM pulls the plug on Mental Health Radio
SiriusXM has pulled the plug on a channel that was dedicated to mental health and wellness.
SiriusXM reports lower revenue, higher churn in 2024
The satellite and premium streaming audio company saw its revenue dip 4 percent during the year.
“Jim Rome Show” changes distributors, will move to new time slot
Starting next year, the show will be distributed by Westwood One and moves from afternoons to early evenings.
SiriusXM revises 2025 revenue forecast, appoints new COO
After trying to build their app into a standalone business, SiriusXM will now target drivers who have tuners in cars.
Judge says SiriusXM made satellite radio plans hard to cancel
A state judge overseeing a consumer lawsuit brought against SiriusXM has affirmed the premium audio distributor made it too difficult for customers to cancel their plans.
Howard Stern one of many TiVo users affected by end of CableCARD
The company that provides service to Stern’s home — believed to be Optimum — no longer supports CableCARD, making it impossible to pull in cable TV channels with various TiVo devices.
SiriusXM logs subscribers losses during Q3, revises ad forecast
The company said higher churn and shifting ad budgets depressed its Q3 revenue — but it has a plan to turn things around.
SiriusXM unveils new pricing for satellite radio service
SiriusXM’s updated satellite radio plans starts with a core package of music channels, with sports, talk and news channels available for separate fees.
SiriusXM reveals more than two dozen holiday-themed music channels
SiriusXM will debut more than two dozen holiday-themed channels this season, including one in partnership with NBC late night talk show host Jimmy Fallon.
SiriusXM, ESPN Plus partner on free trial subscriptions
SiriusXM and ESPN Plus are teaming up to offer their respective subscribers access to each other’s services through extended free trials.
SiriusXM adds two NBC News channels to radio service
Starting this week, SiriusXM satellite and streaming radio subscribers can listen to audio simulcasts of NBC News Now and Dateline 24/7 as part of their service.
SiriusXM launches Disney Jr. Radio on streaming app
SiriusXM is launching a new kid-friendly channel called Disney Jr. Radio, which will be exclusive to its streaming radio app.
Nikki Haley to debut new radio show on SiriusXM
“Nikki Haley Live” will air and stream on SiriusXM Triumph, starting September 25.
SiriusXM offers three-year subscriptions through car dealers
The new program tacks on the cost of the subscription to the vehicle’s purchase or lease price.
SiriusXM shareholders approve stock combinations
The plan calls for unifying two of Liberty Global’s tracking stock with that of SiriusXM.
SiriusXM announces coverage plans for Democratic National Convention
SiriusXM announced today its coverage plans for next week’s Democratic National Convention.
SiriusXM launches free music tier to win back customers, boost ad sales
The plan, called SiriusXM Free Access, is available in most vehicles equipped with SiriusXM 360L receivers.
Chris “Mad Dog” Russo to stay at SiriusXM through 2027
Chris “Mad Dog” Russo has signed a new employment agreement with SiriusXM that will keep him on satellite radio for a few more years.
Subaru makes SiriusXM standard on 2025 car models
Subaru will make SiriusXM satellite radio available as a standard feature across its entire 2025 model line-up in the United States
Alice Cooper launches SiriusXM golf show with PGA Tour champ
The show, “Rolling the Rock,” debuts Tuesday on SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio and on the SirisuXM app for phones, tablets, smart speakers and TVs.
Mediaite Press Club podcast heads to SiriusXM
SiriusXM will distribute an expanded version of Mediaite’s Press Club podcast on one of its political affairs radio channels.
NFL schedule details begin to leak ahead of official release
Netflix gets a Christmas game; first Monday Night Football match-up revealed; Peacock to stream an overseas game.
Pandora sued by rights group over streaming music royalties
A music rights group is suing Pandora for back payments of royalties associated with streaming music on its free, ad-supported plan.
SiriusXM to cut 160 jobs amid subscriber losses
SiriusXM will issue pink slips to around 160 workers in an effort to curb expenses amid a broader restructuring of the company’s operations.
SiriusXM sheds 430,000 subscribers in 2023, sees slightly higher profit
SiriusXM saw its customer base erode during Q4 2023, though it posted slightly higher revenue and profit for the year compared to 2022.
SiriusXM inks distribution agreement with SmartLess Media
Subscribers will get early access to SmartLess episodes, and SiriusXM will produce numerous events involving SmartLess Media shows.
Lawsuit over SiriusXM cancellations moved to federal court
A lawsuit accusing SiriusXM of making it difficult for customers to cancel their subscriptions has been moved to federal court.
New York sues SiriusXM over “burdensome” cancellation process
Satellite and streaming radio company deliberately makes it difficult for subscribers to cancel their subscriptions, New York’s Attorney General alleges.
New SiriusXM streaming app debuts today
After more than a year of promotions and much longer in development, SiriusXM has finally debuted the newest iteration of its streaming app for mobile devices.
SiriusXM will continue offering MLB audio coverage through 2028
The satellite and streaming radio company has renewed its agreement with Major League Baseball.