Breaking: Howard Stern signs deal with Sirius

[Renew Deal]

Just announced!!!

He will start on Sirius after he finishes his current Viacom deal. He said "Done deal, that's it."


"King of All Media" Howard Stern and SIRIUS announced today an epic agreement whereby Stern will move to SIRIUS beginning January 1, 2006.

The world-renowned Stern is credited with revolutionizing the talk radio format. He is the No. 1 radio host among males 18-49 and ranks No. 1 in many of the 46 major markets where his show is broadcast, including New York and Los Angeles. Through SIRIUS' nationwide broadcast system, Stern will be heard in every market across the country.

Signing Howard Stern is, without a doubt, the most exciting and transformational event in the history of radio," said Joseph P. Clayton, CEO of SIRIUS. "He is an entertainment force of unprecedented recognition and popularity in the broadcast world, who is capable of changing the face of satellite radio and generating huge numbers of subscribers for SIRIUS."

"Howard is an incredible creative and comedic icon, and we are thrilled that he chose SIRIUS to broadcast what everyone believes will be the most exciting part of his career," said Scott Greenstein, SIRIUS President of Entertainment and Sports. "There is absolutely no one like Howard Stern, and I'm excited that, for the first time, his show will be heard across the entire country as it was always meant to be heard."
More at:
www.sirius.com



Sirius stock

[soothsayer]

1. in 2006

after his contract expires

[SoCalDem]

2. I guess he's fed up with the nonsense he's been getting

:)

I don;t really care for him, but he has LOTS of fans who will be very happy :)

[Owlet]

3. rats...and I have XM.. (NT)

[Renew Deal]

4. You have till 2006.

[drbtg1]

7. ClearChannel is a minority owner of XM

thus, XM wasn't a likely contender.

[WLKjr]

10. That's what I was thinking

first reaction :


DAMMIT!

[Moderator]

5. Bleachers7

At the time of the move from LBN to GD, there was no link.
I see that you have added one, so if you want, go ahead and re-post in LBN.

[Renew Deal]

6. Thanks

Like I said, it was breaking.

[drbtg1]

8. Sirius rocks!!!!

Let's see. Howard Stern and the entire Air America line-up. XM, on the other hand, truncates Air America and charges extra for anyone who wants Opie & Anthony. (To be fair, I haven't heard if Sirius will charge extra for Howard. High probability, though.)

[sendero]

9. I've been waiting...

... for a reason to get sat radio. Looks like I have about another year. :)

[drbtg1]

11. about waiting another year

Sirius is running an offer for a lifetime subscription for $499 that expires 12/31/04. I know it's too steep for most folks, but I thought you should know in case you wait too long for the offer.