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AKA · 10-06-2004, 01:08 PM

I might consider getting satellite radio now.

Howard Stern to Move to Satellite Radio

Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Howard Stern, one of the most popular U.S. radio personalities, on Wednesday said he will broadcast his show on Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. (Nasdaq:SIRI) beginning in 2006, after being dropped earlier this year from several stations that objected to his often off-color humor.

By luring Stern away from his current employer, Viacom Inc.'s (NYSE:VIAB) Infinity Broadcasting, the deal gives a shot in the arm to satellite radio overall, a new business built on attracting subscribers to dozens of radio stations broadcast digitally.

It also gives Sirius, whose shares rose about 17 percent in early trading, a boost in its rivalry with its larger competitor XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:XMSR).

Sirius currently has more than 600,000 subscribers, a small amount compared to Stern's current audience on broadcast radio, where he ranks No. 1 in 46 large markets across the country, including New York and Los Angeles.

But many analysts have said that a move to satellite radio gives Stern more freedom to broadcast his show.

Indecency on the airwaves became a national issue in January when Janet Jackson bared a breast during the National Football League's Super Bowl half-time show.

Since then, Clear Channel Communications, which kicked Stern off six of its stations, was fined $1.75 million by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to settle all indecency complaints.

Sirius said it would need to add 1 million subscribers to cover the cost of the five-year deal. The company estimates total production and operating costs for the show to be about $100 million annually. XM shares fell nearly 3 percent in early trading.

vashti1999 · 10-06-2004, 02:01 PM

I listened to his announcement this morning and immediately started to check around the net to see how much satellite radios go for. I'm glad Howard's going to continue his show. He keeps me laughing every morning.

EricIdlefan · 10-06-2004, 02:24 PM

I read that he has over like a quarter of a million dollars in fines by the FCC!

Dutabi84 · 10-06-2004, 02:26 PM

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Originally posted by EricIdlefan
I read that he has over like a quarter of a million dollars in fines by the FCC!

That wouldn't surprise me one bit, based on what I've seen from his show on E!, which I used to watch all the time.

TJL · 10-06-2004, 04:11 PM

Wow! He's finally going to make the move.

His final year with Infinity is gonna be fun.

Seinatra · 10-06-2004, 07:13 PM

Great - I think its good he will be off the free airwaves. I can't get enough of a middle aged man talking about sex.

Brian Damage · 10-06-2004, 07:15 PM

I have to say, I'm disappointed by the decision. You now have to pay to get Stern.....unfair!

Jrnygrl · 10-06-2004, 07:25 PM

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Originally posted by Brian Damage
I have to say, I'm disappointed by the decision. You now have to pay to get Stern.....unfair!

I agree with what your saying, but when you are being asked to censor yourself what other course do you have?

Jrnygrl · 10-06-2004, 07:27 PM

Brian Damage · 10-06-2004, 07:28 PM

I understand why he did it, I'm just not happy about it.

AKA · 10-06-2004, 07:31 PM

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Originally posted by Brian Damage
I have to say, I'm disappointed by the decision. You now have to pay to get Stern.....unfair!

Well, Brian, I'm really excited about this. I'm a big Howard Stern fan, but his show has never been carried here in Spokane, so the only time I get to hear him is when I'm out of town (or when I watch a condensed version of his show on E!).

FM radio is dead to me, and I've been considering satellite radio for a long time now (though I originally thought more along the lines of XM). This gives me more incentive to make the jump.

Besides, Brian, I think you'll get a better-quality version of the show on Sirius. Howard's free to do and say what he wants to without the FCC up his ass.

BUSH-2004!!! · 10-06-2004, 09:28 PM

Stern is an ass. Always has been. Always will be.

barwars · 10-06-2004, 09:59 PM

Good for Stern.... yes, the FCC blows.

Good for me.... no, now if I want Stern, I need digital radio.

vashti1999 · 10-06-2004, 10:02 PM

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Originally posted by AKA
Well, Brian, I'm really excited about this. I'm a big Howard Stern fan, but his show has never been carried here in Spokane, so the only time I get to hear him is when I'm out of town (or when I watch a condensed version of his show on E!).

FM radio is dead to me, and I've been considering satellite radio for a long time now (though I originally thought more along the lines of XM). This gives me more incentive to make the jump.

Besides, Brian, I think you'll get a better-quality version of the show on Sirius. Howard's free to do and say what he wants to without the FCC up his ass.

to everything AKA said, except thankfully for me, Howard's show has aired all along here in New York. The only time I have the radio on is to listen to his show. It's telling though that it's come to the point where we have to pay for the freedom to listen to what we choose to. It's not enough for people who don't like it to turn it off, Stern has been forced to move to a forum where his freedom of expression (hopefully) won't be compromised.

Like AKA, I've also had an interest in satellite radio, simply because I imagined the possibility of hearing more than just the same 15-20 songs over and over again, or hearing a comedic radio show without censored words that may offend some people. If satellite's where Howard's going, I'm going too.

Brian Damage · 10-06-2004, 10:30 PM

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Originally posted by AKA
Well, Brian, I'm really excited about this. I'm a big Howard Stern fan, but his show has never been carried here in Spokane, so the only time I get to hear him is when I'm out of town (or when I watch a condensed version of his show on E!).

FM radio is dead to me, and I've been considering satellite radio for a long time now (though I originally thought more along the lines of XM). This gives me more incentive to make the jump.

Besides, Brian, I think you'll get a better-quality version of the show on Sirius. Howard's free to do and say what he wants to without the FCC up his ass.

Good Point

10-06-2004, 01:08 PM	#1
AKA Under old management. Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Location: SoCal Posts: 16,583	Howard Stern moving to Sirius I might consider getting satellite radio now. Howard Stern to Move to Satellite Radio Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) - Howard Stern, one of the most popular U.S. radio personalities, on Wednesday said he will broadcast his show on Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. (Nasdaq:SIRI) beginning in 2006, after being dropped earlier this year from several stations that objected to his often off-color humor. By luring Stern away from his current employer, Viacom Inc.'s (NYSE:VIAB) Infinity Broadcasting, the deal gives a shot in the arm to satellite radio overall, a new business built on attracting subscribers to dozens of radio stations broadcast digitally. It also gives Sirius, whose shares rose about 17 percent in early trading, a boost in its rivalry with its larger competitor XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:XMSR). Sirius currently has more than 600,000 subscribers, a small amount compared to Stern's current audience on broadcast radio, where he ranks No. 1 in 46 large markets across the country, including New York and Los Angeles. But many analysts have said that a move to satellite radio gives Stern more freedom to broadcast his show. Indecency on the airwaves became a national issue in January when Janet Jackson bared a breast during the National Football League's Super Bowl half-time show. Since then, Clear Channel Communications, which kicked Stern off six of its stations, was fined $1.75 million by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to settle all indecency complaints. Sirius said it would need to add 1 million subscribers to cover the cost of the five-year deal. The company estimates total production and operating costs for the show to be about $100 million annually. XM shares fell nearly 3 percent in early trading.
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10-06-2004, 02:01 PM	#2
vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Star Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	I listened to his announcement this morning and immediately started to check around the net to see how much satellite radios go for. I'm glad Howard's going to continue his show. He keeps me laughing every morning.
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10-06-2004, 02:24 PM	#3
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Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I have to say, I'm disappointed by the decision. You now have to pay to get Stern.....unfair!
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10-06-2004, 07:13 PM	#6
Seinatra Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 29, 2004 Location: Gran Chaco Posts: 1,840	Great - I think its good he will be off the free airwaves. I can't get enough of a middle aged man talking about sex.

10-06-2004, 07:27 PM	#9
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10-06-2004, 07:28 PM	#10
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I understand why he did it, I'm just not happy about it.

10-06-2004, 09:28 PM	#12
BUSH-2004!!! RUDY IS NEXT IN 08!! Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 24, 2004 Location: Anywhere where there are no lefties!!! Posts: 91	Stern is an ass. Always has been. Always will be.

10-06-2004, 09:59 PM	#13
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	Good for Stern.... yes, the FCC blows. Good for me.... no, now if I want Stern, I need digital radio.