Analysis of Antitrust Concerns Regarding XM/Sirius Merger This memorandum sets forth an initial analysis of the competitive effects of the proposed XM/Sirius transaction and identifies consequences of the merger that appear likely to substantially lessen competition in violation of antitrust law. This analysis is based on publiclyavailable sources regarding the parties, the transaction, and the industry in general. We will continue to refine our analysis as additional facts become available
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Abstract: Eta Ursae Majoris is a main-sequence star that can be found in the constellation Ursa Major. It is the third brightest star in the asterism the Big Dipper and the 35th brightest star in the sky. This star has a surface temperature of approximately 20,000 degrees Kelvin and a mass that is six times that of the Sun’s mass. This star is approximately 100 light years away from Earth. Introduction Eta Ursae Majoris is a star found in the constellation Ursa Major. This star has two traditional
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Executive Summary XM Satellite Radio was founded in 1992 as a subsidiary of American Mobile Satellite Corporation. In 1997, the FCC granted satellite radio licenses to XM Satellite Radio and Sirius. Since now XM has a license they can launch their product but they are facing a lot of questions that are to be answered to have that perfect launch. At top of that, XM Satellite Radio has not proven it value to the market players yet. XM’s biggest rival, Sirius is already far ahead of XM Satellite in term
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1) What is the value proposition of XM to different consumer segments? Who should be the primary target market for XM? * Nationwide coverage with excellent audio service * Greater variety of channels to choose from * Availability: home as well as for people on the go * Commercial-free XM satellite radio’s ability to provide radio service throughout the entire country regardless of a consumer’s location. Furthermore, terrestrial radio offers limited selection and is becoming increasingly
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XM Satellite Radio is one of two that have won the licenses bids to join the duopoly with SIRIUS. SIRIUS currently has a head start in funding, strategy announcement, and product launch. XM needs to define their market segment, product and services offering, and pricing strategy. SIRIUS has revealed their marketing targets and we can use this to our advantage by targeting different segments. Tech-Seekers and Tech-Friendly markets would be ideal for XM. SIRIUS already announced that rural areas
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stations the power to change how America listens to music, sports, news, and comedy. In 2001 Fortune magazine named satellite radio as their product of the year. The magazine’s rationale for its selection stated: “of all the new technologies of 2001, XM Satellite Radio is way, way, way above the rest. It’s the first major advance in radio since FM emerged in the 1960’s, and the best thing to happen to mobile music since the dashboard CD player.” In addition, Lee Abrams, XM’s chief programmer, noted
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1. Changes in the trend of media industry Media consumption patterns are slowly but steadily changing the digital home, and wireless connectivity enables similar changes outside the home. Disruptive technologies liberalized content release windows, regulatory changes, and a myriad of factors could dramatically change current trend lines of the customers. Before we start, let me first explain about the historical media disruptors. Firstly, the television forces radio out of national spotlight into
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CONSTELLATIONS and ASTROLOGICAL SIGNS * What is a Constellation? * A constellation is a group of stars that appears to form a pattern or picture like Orion the Great Hunter, Leo the Lion, or Taurus the Bull. Constellations are easily recognizable patterns that help people orient themselves using the night sky. * In modern astronomy, a constellation is an internationally defined area of the celestial sphere. These areas are grouped around asterisms, patterns formed by prominent stars
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will eventually shift over time. In comparison to the sun, this star is 10,000 times brighter, 100 times larger and has 10 times more mass to our sun. Polaris has about the same temperature as the sun. (glyphweb) Sirius also known as The Dog Star or Canicula was discovered in 1915. Sirius gets its name from the use in the Greek calendar. “The time of year when this star rose and set with the Sun was the hottest part of the summer, and was given the name
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The merger between the SIRIUS Canada Inc and the Canadian Satellite Radio Holdings Inc University’s Name Submitted by Names: Tutor: Date of submission Sirius XM Radio Canada The merger between the SIRIUS Canada Inc and the Canadian Satellite Radio Holdings Inc which is the parent company the XM is more than just a telecommunication merger. The major step of it being approved by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is a more than rewarding endeavor. This
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