2 edits | My 0.02 Speaking as an XM sub, and also employed in the broadcast industry...as a talent, Asst Chief Engineer, and now installing automation systems in broadcast facilities.....
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1) I could care less if the merger goes through or not. I weighed the 2, and went with XM because they have baseball, and I was more impressed with their channel lineup at the time 2 years ago. I will gladly pay for my 4 subs to XM.
2) Why did I sub in the first place? Because I was tired of the classic rock station, that I WORKED FOR, relying on a 200 song playlist, and playing the SAME CRAP for 18 MONTHS without any freshening! The consultant-driven, spineless program director-infected broadcast radio we are subjected to today is ruining radio. There is not a PD in all of Cox Radio with any 'nads, or feeling for the business. If the consultant says it, it must be true. "Say the liner this way...it works well in Miami and Atlanta". or "We have to play Mellencamp every hour, because the research says so". Guess what? Research is a TOOL not the BIBLE! At least I can count on XM 46 to rotate music better, and have more than a 200 song playlist.
3) I don't need a "consumers union" to "look out" for me. I speak with my wallet. If the merger destroys what I like about XM, I will leave. Simple as that.
If terrestrial wants to survive, build a better mousetrap. If your business model sucks now, fix it. Don't go crying to the Govt. to stop the evil XM / Sirius from taking money out of your wallet!
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