Satellite Radio Merger

July 19, 2008 marked the merger of the biggest names in Satellite Radio service. The merger on day one provided the Sirius XM merger with over 18.5 million subscribers, making them the second largest radio company (based on profits) in the United States.

The intention of the two companies was this: to provide with superior value to their subscribers. With the intention of offering the consumers with the best packages and original radio content. This, together with the integration of the two companies' management are geared toward increased subscriber growth. This merger is big news in the radio industry, as the joining of these two mega names in Satellite Radio service means having more than 300 channels of programming including exclusive content by Oprah Winfrey, Martha Stewart, Howard Stern among the many other big names in the business.

Consumers of Satellite Radio can choose between the new packages. Whether to get “the Best of Both”, “Mostly Music” or “News, Talk and Sports.”And no, it does not just end in offering radio programming. The Mega Merger has Sirius Backseat TV. Sirius Backseat TV offers in-vehicle rear seat TV entertainment with channels like Disney, Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon. With offerings like these, the family road trip will never be the same.