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SiriusXM + Pandora Join NIVA, Music Industry Leaders in Urging Congress to Support The RESTART Act

SiriusXM + Pandora joined the National Independent Venue Association and US music industry leaders in a letter urging Congress to support the RESTART Act, which would tailor PPP to work for shuttered businesses that have no revenue, high overhead and no clear timeline for reopening in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Independent music venues are still effectively shuttered and with zero revenue and the overwhelming overhead of rent, mortgage, utilities, taxes, and insurance, 90% of independent venues report that if the shutdown lasts six months and there’s no federal assistance, they will never reopen again.

Read the Full Letter Here

 

Press Release

SiriusXM to Acquire Stitcher

Transaction will Combine the Leading Audio Entertainment Company in the U.S. with a Pioneer in Podcast Production, Distribution, and Ad Sales

SiriusXM
SiriusXM

SiriusXM, the leading audio entertainment company in the U.S., announced today that it has entered an agreement with The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) to acquire Stitcher, a pioneer in podcast production, distribution, and ad sales. The transaction will advance and deepen SiriusXM’s position in podcasting, the fastest-growing sector in the audio entertainment ecosystem.

With the acquisition, SiriusXM’s combined properties will contain the largest addressable audience in the U.S. across all categories of digital audio – music, sports, talk, and podcasts. The transaction will also further extend the substantial reach of SiriusXM in the digital audio ad marketplace. The SiriusXM and Pandora owned-and-operated digital platforms, combined with the company’s exclusive ad sales arrangement with SoundCloud for the U.S., and the Stitcher and Midroll networks that are subject to the agreement, will reach over 150 million listeners. Upon completion of the transaction, SiriusXM will be better positioned to advance the podcast ad market and help solve some of its critical challenges through precision targeting, ad efficiency, and improved measurement capabilities via a streamlined ad marketplace.

Publication

SiriusXM radio calls audibles for sports shows in pandemic

Associated Press
Joe Reedy

When you oversee 19 sports stations, radio programming is a daily challenge. During a pandemic, it can become like throwing a no-hitter, scoring a hat trick and winning a NASCAR race all in one.

Just ask Steve Cohen, SiriusXM’s senior vice president for sports, whose company broadcasts everything from baseball to hockey to soccer to football to golf to, well, you get the idea.

SiriusXM and Pandora Partner with National Voter Registration Day on September 22

SiriusXM and Pandora are excited to support National Voter Registration Day. On September 22, we will join a nationwide effort by election officials, nonprofits, college groups, companies and brands, co-ops, libraries, and more to register voters and help eligible Americans get ready to vote.

Since its inaugural celebration in 2012, National Voter Registration Day has grown into a 50-state holiday where thousands of organizations and volunteers work to ensure that everyone registered to vote. Thanks to this effort, nearly 3 million Americans have registered on the holiday since it began.

Voter registration this year is more important than ever as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. To ensure that every American who wants to can vote in a safe way this November, we’re committed to making sure our listeners know about the resources available to them.

Check out National Voter Registration Day’s new website for 2020 and learn more about how you can join in at www.nationalvoterregistrationday.org

 

Publication

How SiriusXM’s the Highway, airing ‘Stagecouch’ this weekend, became a not-so-secret weapon for new country singers

The Washington Post
Emily Yahr

For the millions of people who subscribe to satellite radio, it’s a reliable source of time travel: big band sounds from the 1940s, alternative grunge, classic R&B, early millennium pop smashes, the Beatles, hours of Howard Stern interviews. The possibility to get lost in the past is endless.

But at the other end of the spectrum, some channels are focused on current pop, rock and hip-hop. Then there’s the Highway, the modern country music channel — which, even in an era of endless listening options, still frequently serves as the genre’s crystal ball for future country stars and their hits. In a format where radio is king and often heavily regimented on commercial stations where labels push specific singles for airplay, Highway programmers indulge in the freedom to play whatever they want.

Press Release

Leading Digital and Tech Platforms Join Ad Council, White House, HHS and CDC to Address COVID-19 Crisis

Digital and Technology Platforms Create Pro Bono Content, Donate Ad Space to Help Share Critical and Urgent COVID-19 Messaging

Ad Council
Ad Council

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ad Council, White House, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today that they are partnering with leading digital and technology platforms, including Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, SiriusXM and Pandora, Pinterest, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitter and Verizon Media, among others, to extend the reach and impact of critical COVID-19 response messaging. From custom filters to emojis to influencer content, digital and technology partners are leveraging their tools to connect their audiences with life-saving messages to help slow the spread of the virus.

“We have seen the media industry come together time and time again to address the most critical issues facing our country, and the COVID-19 pandemic is no exception,” said Lisa Sherman, president & CEO of the Ad Council. “These digital and technology platforms have generously donated their talents and reach to empower millions of Americans to stay safe, informed and connected.”

Press Release

MAJOR MUSIC STREAMING SERVICES AND TECH COMPANIES JOIN MUSICARES® AND THE RECORDING ACADEMY® IN SUPPORT OF COVID-19 RELIEF FUND

SIRIUSXM AND PANDORA, SPOTIFY, TIDAL, AND YOUTUBE MUSIC CONTRIBUTE GENEROUS DONATIONS TO THE MUSICARES® COVID-19 RELIEF FUND

SiriusXM
SiriusXM

Leading music streaming and tech companies Amazon Music, Facebook, SiriusXM and Pandora, Spotify, TIDAL, and YouTube Music have announced today they are contributing to COVID-19 Relief Fund affiliated charitable foundation MusiCares®, to support music industry workers in need.

The COVID-19 Relief Fund was established to provide monetary support to the thousands of music creators and industry professionals who have been most affected by the Coronavirus pandemic due to the unprecedented cancellation of music events and work opportunities. Since the fund’s establishment last week, MusiCares and the Recording Academy have raised millions more than the initial $2 million to start the COVID19 Relief Fund, thanks to its esteemed partners, but more is needed. With this fund, music industry professionals including artists, production crews, technicians, and anyone impacted by the loss of income due to live music event cancelations, can apply for basic living assistance.

Publication

Doctor Radio & NYU Langone Health launch 24/7 coronavirus-focused channel & hotline

SiriusXM channel 121 becomes “Coronavirus: What You Need To Know,” and will be available on both active and inactive SiriusXM radios, and on SiriusXM streaming platforms

Sirius XM
Sirius XM

SiriusXM, in conjunction with NYU Langone Health, launched a special 24/7 channel dedicated to providing the public with the latest information on the coronavirus outbreak. The channel launched on Friday, March 6 at 6pm ET and features programming from SiriusXM’s Doctor Radio (Ch. 110). It is available on both active and inactive SiriusXM radios on Channel 121 and will also be available on the SiriusXM app and via SiriusXM.com.

Click this link to hear an exclusive, free livestream of the channel.

SiriusXM and NYU Langone Health have teamed up to make coronavirus information available to subscribers and non-subscribers alike and this special “free to air” public service channel will feature nonstop information and health tips related to coronavirus.

 

 

Publication

Get around-the-clock updates & expert advice about the coronavirus on SXM’s Doctor Radio

SiriusXM Blog
SiriusXM Blog

SiriusXM today announced that Doctor Radio (Ch. 110) and NYU Langone Health’s medical experts will launch 24/7 programming, live and on demand, dedicated to the latest news and updates surrounding the coronavirus. All programming will be presented by NYU Langone’s team of world-class infectious disease and medical authorities and curated by SiriusXM’s Doctor Radio channel programmers.

Event

Black History Month Celebration With Joe Madison On SiriusXM Urban View

SiriusXM
SiriusXM

Members and staff of the Congressional Black Caucus were invited to attend a fireside chat with SiriusXM Urban View Host, Joe Madison. Over 80 people attended the evening event on Thursday, February 6th in the SiriusXM Washington DC office to celebrate Black History month with an intimate conversation about their experience on Capitol Hill, the importance of African-American voices at the legislative table, voter registration, the influence of social media on the African-American political experience and some personal immigration stories.