U2 X-Radio Launches Exclusively on SiriusXM July 1

SiriusXM and U2 announce today that the band’s much-anticipated U2 X-Radio channel will launch Wednesday, July 1 at 3 p.m. ET, exclusively on SiriusXM Channel 32. A complete immersion into the work and influences of the band from the Northside of Dublin, U2 X-Radio is U2 as you have never heard them before.

SiriusXM Acquires Podcast Management, Analytics Platform Simplecast

SiriusXM announced the acquisition of Simplecast, a leading podcast management platform that enables podcasters to publish, manage, and measure their content.

The Simplecast solution, paired with the award-winning monetization platform of AdsWizz, the adtech subsidiary of SiriusXM, creates an end-to-end solution that enables creators to publish and generate revenue from their podcasts, all in one place.

SiriusXM, Pandora Present The Chainsmokers & Lizzo Live from Miami Beach

Pandora and SiriusXM announced that they are kicking off football’s biggest weekend with the SiriusXM & Pandora Opening Drive Super Concert Series, two free exclusive concerts on back-to-back nights in Miami before the Big Game.

GRAMMY® Award-winning duo The Chainsmokers will perform Wednesday, January 29, and GRAMMY® Award-nominated breakout star Lizzo will perform Thursday, January 30, both at The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater.

SiriusXM Chooses Slack for Companywide Collaboration

Slack announced that SiriusXM is rolling out Slack companywide. SiriusXM expects to use Slack as part of its audio production, event management and marketing to bring together teams and applications.

SiriusXM Announces Exclusive Radio Broadcast Agreement With Rolling Loud

SiriusXM announced that it will be the exclusive radio broadcast platform for premier hip-hop festival, Rolling Loud, in Los Angeles, Miami, the Bay Area, and New York City. Each broadcast can be heard on SiriusXM’s Hip Hop Nation (ch. 44), which will be rebranded as Rolling Loud Radio starting on Friday, December 13.

U2 Debuting New U2X RADIO with SiriusXM, Pandora

SiriusXM announced a new creative partnership with U2 to launch U2X RADIO, which will include a dedicated SiriusXM channel and exclusive content available only to SiriusXM subscribers and Pandora listeners.

The announcement was made by U2, live from The Joshua Tree Tour stage at the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo, Japan, with a cut-in from frontman Bono to Howard Stern on his SiriusXM channel “Howard 100,” which saw the tour’s massive 200×40 ft screen light up with a video tribute to radio ahead of a live performance of the band’s hit ‘Elevation’. A simultaneous stream by U2 on Facebook Live allowed fans around the world to hear the news of U2X RADIO as it happened.

SiriusXM Upgrades Jazz at Lincoln Center Studios with Avid Audio Solutions to Produce Live Broadcasts

Avid announced that long-time customer SiriusXM Satellite Radio has upgraded its Jazz at Lincoln Center mixing and recording studios with Avid audio hardware and software solutions for its popular live music broadcasts on radio and online streaming. The satellite radio broadcasting company has upgraded its workflow with Pro Tools | HDX systems, Avid S6 control surfaces, and Pro Tools | MTRX audio interfaces.

Jonas Brothers to Perform Exclusive Concert in New York for Pandora, SiriusXM

Pandora and SiriusXM announced that GRAMMY Award-nominated multiplatinum powerhouse trio Jonas Brothers will perform an exclusive concert in New York at Pandora LIVE on August 20 for Pandora listeners and SiriusXM subscribers. Platinum-certified global pop sensation Ava Max has been tapped to open the show that will take place at Webster Hall.

Mumford & Sons to Perform Exclusive Concert in the Hamptons for SiriusXM, Pandora

SiriusXM announced that Mumford & Sons will perform an exclusive invitation-only show for SiriusXM subscribers and Pandora listeners on Sunday, August 25 at The Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, NY. The intimate show will air live on SiriusXM’s The Spectrum channel at 7:00 pm ET.

SiriusXM Selects Headliner Video to Support Social Media Production

Headliner Video announced that they have signed SiriusXM as an enterprise customer. The enterprise deal allows SiriusXM and Pandora employees to quickly repurpose audio content into social video within minutes. SiriusXM has been using Headliner for more than a year to help produce thousands of videos for their social channels.

SiriusXM Introduces New Streaming Subscription Package

In order to meet that growing universe of listeners streaming audio entertainment, SiriusXM is expanding its subscription choices and introducing the new, low cost, “Essential” streaming-only package.

SiriusXM is the premier provider of audio entertainment for people in their cars. For those who don’t have a car, or don’t use one very much, this new package makes it easier and more affordable than ever to enjoy the advantages of SiriusXM, with no car required. The Essential package features more than 300 channels and is priced at $1 for the first three months, then $8 per month thereafter.

Hallmark Channel Radio Returns to SiriusXM for Wedding Season as Part of New Expanded Relationship

SiriusXM and Hallmark Channel announced today an expanded relationship that heralds the return of Hallmark Channel Radio as a recurring seasonal offering through 2020.

Kicking off in conjunction with Hallmark Channel’s annual “June Weddings” programming event, SiriusXM’s Hallmark Channel Radio will celebrate the season of “I do’s” beginning Friday, May 31 at 9:00 am ET and will run through Monday, July 1 at 3:00 am ET on SiriusXM channel 4 and through the SiriusXM app.