NY_Skinsfan
10-07-2004, 06:02 AM
I'm not so sure about that. There sure are a lot of articles out there saying the same thing this one does - $500 million. And that includes Seattle Times one hour ago.
Right out of your Seattle Times....
"Sirius, the No. 2 of orbital radio companies, announced yesterday that it had lured the nation's most popular morning jock to an exclusive, $500 million, five-year deal."
Where does it say a $100 million per year?
Seattle Times (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2002056379_stern07.html)
NY_Skinsfan
10-07-2004, 06:23 AM
Sorry I did read it wrong...damn that just seemed like way to much...my bad...it's too damn early
Right out of your Seattle Times....
"Sirius, the No. 2 of orbital radio companies, announced yesterday that it had lured the nation's most popular morning jock to an exclusive, $500 million, five-year deal."
Where does it say a $100 million per year?
Seattle Times (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2002056379_stern07.html)
I'd be willing to bet the number of subscribers to Sirius will at least double by the time Stern hits the air.
I can't justify paying $13 a month or whatever it is just to listen to Stern, especially since I only have a 20-25 minute commute to work.
My morning ride won't be the same. I like to flip back and forth between Stern and Mike & Mike but they take so many damn commerical breaks.
NY_Skinsfan
10-08-2004, 04:46 PM
Matty,
what channel is mike & mike on?
Beemnseven
10-08-2004, 05:14 PM
Stern's listeners number around 10 million. And according to the demographic reports, many are affluent -- not the deadbeats you'd expect. But think about this, if Sirius is able to pull only 1/10 of his listeners, that's $13 million *A MONTH*, not including the start up fee and the cost of the receiver itself.
I just wonder how long it will be before some right-wing, fundamentalist bible thumpers start calling for legislation to allow the FCC to have regulatory control over satellite radio.
Daseal
10-08-2004, 10:48 PM
I think they'll be SOL. I don't remember who it was, but someone tried to regulate HBO, Showtime, etc. That got tossed out fast, I think Satallite radio is safe - for now. Until it becomes as common as cable-tv type channels, it will be fine.
cpayne5
10-08-2004, 11:21 PM
I just wonder how long it will be before some right-wing, fundamentalist bible thumpers start calling for legislation to allow the FCC to have regulatory control over satellite radio.
I don't think that legislation should be levied against Satellite Radio. I think this because its a closed loop system. The only way you can listen to it is by buying the equipment AND subscribing to the service. Unlike our trusty dusty AM/FM, satellite radio cannot be heard by anyone who simply has the means to pick the signal out of the air. People must jump through some hoops before obtaining the signal.
That Guy
10-09-2004, 03:27 AM
technically you can make your own receiver and pirate it freely... that's not legit though...
Matty,
what channel is mike & mike on?
AM 1300, ESPN radio
980 is FOX and has Jim Rome at noon
Daseal
10-09-2004, 11:23 AM
Cpayne: You have to jump through hoops to get cable television, but that's still restricted. Granted they have more freedom than network TV, they're still regulated.