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 SiriusXM Debuts "The Badge with Howard Safir" |
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Jan 27, 2012 - 1:20 PM - by admin
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Sirius XM Radio today announced the launch of*The Badge with*Howard Safir, a provocative, six-week series hosted by the former Police Commissioner of*New York City*on which he will offer his insight on the drama, heroism and challenges faced by law enforcement officials today. In addition, subscribers will have the opportunity to call in to*The Badge and ask everything they ever wanted to know about police officers, criminals and what it takes to keep society safe.
The Badge with*Howard Safir will launch on*Sunday, January 29*at*11:00 am ET*on SiriusXM Stars (channel 107) with special guest former MayorRudolph Giuliani.* Safir served as Police Commissioner during Giuliani’s administration for four years and has worked with Giuliani for over four decades on national and international law enforcement matters. In the wide-ranging interview, they take on issues including gun control, career criminals, homegrown terrorists, leadership in the aftermath of 9/11 and discuss their first-hand experience surrounding President*Ronald Reagan’s assassination attempt.*The Badge will air Sundays from*11:00 am*—*1:00 pm ET*through Sunday, March 4.* Select video clips of Safir’s interview with Giuliani are available at*www.siriusxm.com/stars.
On upcoming shows, Safir will be joined by current and former police chiefs, agents, decorated officers, prosecutors, issue advocates and other top-level insiders.*They will offer listeners advice on how to stay safe and what to do if you are the victim of a crime, and explore topics including: what exactly happens when someone is arrested, realities and myths of popular television shows like*CSI, cybercrime and protecting your identity, career criminals and the complexities of letting repeat offenders walk.* Each week, Safir will honor fallen officers who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. He will also pay tribute to officers whose valor and courage have made them heroes in their communities.
“I am excited to have a national platform on which to share the bravery and hard work of our law enforcement officials and give listeners the chance to ask anything of some of the best in our field,” said*Howard Safir.
“Many of our listeners are fascinated by the world of America’s police.*Howard Safir has amazing experience, insight and some great stories; he and his guests will bring police on the radio to a new level and our listeners will get answers to everything they wanted to know, but were afraid to ask,” said*Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM.
Safir’s notable career in both the public and private sectors includes Police Commissioner of*New York City, Director of Operations for the United States Marshals Service, Chief of the federal Witness Protection program, Assistant Director of the*U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Fire Commissioner of*New York City, Chairman and CEO of*Bode Technology Group*and consultant to the Chairman of ChoicePoint.*Mr. Safir currently serves as the Chairman and CEO of*Vigilant Resources International*(VRI) and is on the Board of Verint Systems, Inc. and Lexis-Nexis Special Services.
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Bill Polian Signs On With SiriusXM NFL Radio |
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Jan 27, 2012 - 1:10 PM - by admin
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Sirius XM Radio announced today that former Indianapolis Colts Vice Chairman*Bill Polian*has joined SiriusXM NFL Radio, the only radio channel dedicated to the*NFL*24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Polian will make his debut on*Monday, January 30, on*Late Hits (8:00 —*11:00 pm ET).* He’ll host the show again on*Wednesday, February 1, andFriday, February 3, and will be heard regularly on the channel throughout the year.* SiriusXM NFL Radio is available to listeners nationwide on channel 88 on Sirius and XM Premier (formerly known as “The Best of Sirius”).
“I’ve been a guest on SiriusXM NFL Radio many times and it is an outstanding source for league news and information,” said Polian.* “Now I get to be the one asking the questions.* I’m excited to get on the air to talk shop with players, executives and coaches around the league and interact daily with many of the great fans who have helped make the*NFL*the most successful sports league in the world.”
“Bill Polian*is one of the most respected front office executives the*NFL*has had and we’re thrilled to have him join our All-Star team of SiriusXM NFL Radio analysts,” said*Steve Cohen, SiriusXM’s SVP of Sports Programming.* “When it comes to evaluating talent, breaking down a draft class, assessing rosters and other matters that are critical to the success of an*NFL*team, there’s nobody better.* Our listeners will learn a great deal from him when he’s on our airwaves.”
Polian built a reputation throughout his front office career as a superb talent evaluator and executive.* He served as President and Vice Chairman of the*Indianapolis Colts*from 1997 through 2011, overseeing all football and administrative aspects of the club and guiding the franchise through an extraordinary period of success.* Under Polian’s direction, the*Colts*selected quarterback*Peyton Manning*with the #1 pick in the 1998 NFL Draft.* Manning went on to become a four-time league MVP, leading a long list of players signed by Polian who went on to become stars includingDwight Freeney,*Dallas Clark,*Edgerrin James,*Marvin Harrison,*Reggie Wayne*and many others.* During Polian’s tenure, the*Colts*went to the playoffs 11 times, won eight division titles and two AFC Championship games, and defeated the*Chicago Bears*in Super Bowl XLI.
Before joining the*Colts, Polian was the first general manager of the expansion*Carolina Panthers, leading the team’s front office from 1994 to 1997.* Remarkably, the*Panthers*went to the NFC Championship game in only its second year of existence.* Prior to his tenure in*Carolina, Polian was the general manager of the*Buffalo Bills*for seven seasons.* He was promoted to the position at the tail end of the 1985 campaign as the team was finishing up its second consecutive 2-14 season. *The Bills would go on to make the playoffs in six consecutive seasons (1988-93) and win four consecutive AFC Conference Championships (1990-93).
In his 24 seasons as a general manager with*Indianapolis,*Carolina*and*Buffalo, Polian’s teams made 17 playoff, eight championship game and five Super Bowl appearances.* He served as Vice President of*Football Development*for the*NFL*during the 1993 season.* He helped formulate and implement the*NFL’s current Collective Bargaining Agreement and he was a member of the league’s Competition Committee, Diversity Committee,*Management Council*Senior Executive Committee and was Chairman of the*College Relations Committee.* He is the first six-time winner of the Executive of the Year award from*The Sporting News, an honor bestowed on him by his peers.
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Sirius XM Radio to Announce Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2011 Results |
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Jan 24, 2012 - 1:51 PM - by admin
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Sirius XM Radio today announced that it plans to release full year and fourth quarter 2011 financial and operating results on*Thursday, February 9, 2012.
SiriusXM will hold a conference call at*8:00 am ET*on*Thursday, February 9, 2012*to discuss these results.* Investors and the press can listen to the conference call via the company’s website,*www.siriusxm.com, and on its satellite radio service by tuning to Sirius channel 94 or XM channel 145.* The call will also be available on the*Sports Zone*channel on SiriusXM Internet Radio as well as through the SiriusXM Internet Radio App for the Apple iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, and on BlackBerry and Android-powered smartphones.
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Chrysler Dealers to Provide 3-Month SiriusXM Subscription on Pre-Owned Vehicles with |
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Jan 23, 2012 - 12:44 PM - by admin
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Sirius XM Radio today announced that customers will receive a 3-month subscription to SiriusXM when they purchase a pre-owned vehicle with factory-installed satellite radio, regardless of manufacturer, from*participating Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram Truck dealerships across*the United States.
Customers purchasing pre-owned vehicles from participating*Chrysler Group*dealerships will have access to SiriusXM’s commercial-free music, and premier sports, news, talk, entertainment plus traffic and weather information.
“Customers buying any satellite radio-equipped pre-owned vehicle can be assured of getting best in class audio entertainment at the touch of a button,” said*Joe Verbrugge, Senior Vice President and*General Manager, Automotive Remarketing Division, SiriusXM. “The list of dealers across the country making SiriusXM available to their pre-owned vehicle customers continues to grow and we are proud that*Chrysler Group*dealers see the value of giving their customers a subscription to SiriusXM.”
“Chrysler Group*is committed to supporting the ability of dealers to offer their customers the most attractive selection of vehicles with the latest features,” said*Steve Beahm, Vice President, Sales,*Chrysler Group LLC.* “A 3-month SiriusXM subscription not only adds value to the superior inventory of pre-owned vehicles available at*Chrysler Group*dealerships across the country, but also makes driving enjoyable for even more of their customers.”
Chrysler Group*dealers interested in enrolling in this program should contact SiriusXM at*SXMPreOwnedProgram@siriusxm.com.
Chrysler Group*will continue to offer customers a subscription to SiriusXM with the purchase of new and Certified Pre-Owned Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram Truck vehicles that are factory equipped with SiriusXM.
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"SiriusXM's Town Hall with Ringo Starr" to Air Live on January 30 |
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Jan 19, 2012 - 12:03 PM - by admin
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Sirius XM Radio announced today that*Ringo Starr*will sit down for a rare, exclusive Q&A session, hosted by*Russell Brand*and moderated by legendary producer Don Was, with a select group of SiriusXM subscribers at the Troubadour in*Los Angeles, California.
“SiriusXM’s*Town Hall*with*Ringo Starr” will air live on The Spectrum, channel 28, on*Monday, January 30*at*4:00 pm ET, the day before the release of Starr’s new album,*Ringo 2012. The special is part of SiriusXM’s “Town Hall” series, an intimate gathering with an iconic musician and a studio audience of SiriusXM listeners. Previous “SiriusXM Town Hall” specials have featured*Bruce Springsteen, the surviving members of Nirvana,*Tom Petty*and Coldplay.
Hosted by*Russell Brand, and moderated by Don Was, who is featured on*Ringo 2012, the “SiriusXM Town Hall*with*Ringo Starr” will include the legendary singer/songwriter/drummer answering questions from the studio audience.
The “Town Hall” special will also feature an in-studio performance by Starr and his band. SiriusXM listeners will hear some of Starr’s classics as well as songs from his new album*Ringo 2012.
“I am a massive fan of Ringo and of all his work, but like most people I am ignorant as to his life before he rose to prominence with Thomas the Tank Engine,” said*Russell Brand. “Now we can unravel the enigma of Ringo.”
“As a member of The Beatles and with his enduring series of hits as a solo artist,*Ringo Starr*changed not only popular music, but pop culture,” said*Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM. “We are thrilled to give Ringo’s fans the chance to sit, talk and ask questions of this music icon as part of our*Town Hall*series.”
Ringo 2012 is*Ringo Starr’s 17th solo studio album and was produced by Starr. The album, from*Universal Music Enterprises, was recorded inLos Angeles*and features nine songs – including covers of*Buddy Holly’s “Think It Over” and*Lonnie Donegan’s “Rock Island Line” plus two new versions of his own songs, “Wings” and “Step Lightly.” Special guests on the album include*Joe Walsh,*Dave Stewart,*Edgar Winter,*Charlie Haden,*Van Dyke Parks*and Don Was. For more information on*Ringo Starr*and*Ringo 2012, visit*www.ringostarr.com.
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