Satellite radio single signals Sirius and XM may tie the speaker wire knot. Bigwigs held meetings to discus the merger and stocks should shoot up a bit as the buzz circulates. The union would be yet another step towards America, Inc. But new a new challenger could step into the ring. Overzealous college radio DJs might be cooking something up and the Sirius-XM marriage should spur response from conventional radio stations. I’ll bet Clear Channel’s got something up its sleeve and large independent stations may work together towards an alternative subscription service.
No matter the outcome, the publicity is priceless for the two broadcasters. Even my lowly blog serves as a double plug, no matter what I say. Speaking of cutting advertising costs, merging slashes marketing and operation overhead, making satellite radio profitable.
Customers see it one of two ways: it’s bad, because I have no choice, or it’s good because I was on the fence anyway; I like it when people make decisions for me. Then there’s the monopoly debacle. No, I’m not referring to starting a board game that lasts hours. But don’t worry, I’m sure the bright boys down at Sirius and XM will find away to railroad us, pass go with the merger, collect two hundred dollars for service, and hold on to their “get out of jail free” cards. So turn it up and stay tuned for the latest in corporate buyouts. Will Blockbuster snatch up Netflix? How about all those Target shoppers clutching that last shred of dignity when Wal-Mart hits the super-center-merger-mark? Can you say Tar-Mart? Wall-Get? Bullseye!
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