Clear Channel Screws XM [Archive] - RonFez.net Messageboard

Rodan

03-08-2006, 11:28 AM

Clear Channel,  apparently an early investor in XM, is demanding the four channels they control <a href="http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/recent_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002117590">carry commercials.</a> It looks like the free ride is partly over.

This message was edited by Rodan on 3-8-06 @ 3:29 PM

Gringo Star

03-08-2006, 11:53 AM

<a title="Here" href="http://fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=183474" target="_blank">Here</a>'s a link.

JustJon

03-08-2006, 11:55 AM

And XM is introducing at least 4 new channels to make up for it.  I'm kinda digging on the new XM Chill channel.

hammersavage

03-08-2006, 12:01 PM

It's not a big deal content-wise but the point is that "Sirius
Satellite Radio may soon be able to claim that it is the only satcaster
with 100 percent commercial-free music channels."  That will
definatly be used to Sirius's advantage.

Death Metal Moe

03-08-2006, 12:10 PM

And still not Liquid Metal on the full subscription.Fuck you XM.  Yea, we needed ANOTHE fucking Classic Rock station.Assholes.

ChimneyFish

03-08-2006, 12:28 PM

What channels are they???? And yes Moe, for some reason XM thinks "the Boneyard" is good enough.Someone really needs to get their head out of their ass over there.

SinA

03-08-2006, 02:01 PM

Goes to show that the Clear Channel execs are truly some of the greediest asswipes ever.  You'de think they wouldn't want to do anything that might actually help out Howard Stern. I hope they get paralyzed in equestrian accidents AND their spouses die of cancer.  .

This message was edited by SinA on 3-8-06 @ 6:01 PM

Death Metal Moe

03-08-2006, 02:04 PM

SinA wrote: I hope they get paralyzed in equestrian accidents AND their spouses die of cancer.<img height="333" src="http://www.nndb.com/people/409/000022343/adclay-med.jpg" width="260" border="0" />"IT'S TOPICAL!"

Badinia

03-08-2006, 02:15 PM

Well, on the positive side, I'm not sure how the heavy-handed PSA's on XM are supposed to not be commercials anyway.  Write that on a rock. And bake a cake and eat it.<img height="100" src="http://www.badinia.com/uploaded_images/craZYlady-717534.jpg" width="300" border="0" />Regards, Virginia

coffeeal401

03-08-2006, 02:16 PM

Death Metal Moe wrote: SinA wrote: I hope they get paralyzed in equestrian accidents AND their spouses die of cancer.<img height="333" src="http://www.nndb.com/people/409/000022343/adclay-med.jpg" width="260" border="0" />"IT'S TOPICAL!"           I HEAR YA !!                   Moe that pic is great.

SinA

03-08-2006, 02:24 PM

Death Metal Moe wrote: "IT'S TOPICAL!"<img height="260" src="http://www.canadianwild.ca/jerry.jpg" width="240" border="0" />It's a witty observation!

Hottub

03-08-2006, 02:25 PM

I got your picture right here!   OOOHHH!!!<img title="Looks as bad as Eddie VanHalen!" height="428" alt="Looks as bad as Eddie VanHalen!" src="http://www.cringehumor.net/pictures/dice071005/08.jpg" width="640" border="0" />

Justice4all

03-08-2006, 02:36 PM

<div align="left"><img src="http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c217/luxa1/RNFBABIESSIG.gif" border="0" /></div><div align="left" /><div align="left" /><div align="left">GREATEST SIG PIC EVER!</div><div align="left" />

coffeeal401

03-08-2006, 02:41 PM

ChimneyFish wrote: What channels are they???? And yes Moe, for some reason XM thinks "the Boneyard" is good enough.Someone really needs to get their head out of their ass over there.           Those baby pictures are priceless.

coffeeal401

03-08-2006, 03:20 PM

<img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smoke.gif" border="0" /> Hottub wrote: I got your picture right here!   OOOHHH!!!<img title="Looks as bad as Eddie VanHalen!" height="428" alt="Looks as bad as Eddie VanHalen!" src="http://www.cringehumor.net/pictures/dice071005/08.jpg" width="640" border="0" />         DICE still rules!

FezPaul

03-08-2006, 04:29 PM

ChimneyFish wrote:   And yes Moe, for some reason XM thinks "the Boneyard" is good enough. I'm grateful for "hair-doo" metal. It's what drove me to start listening to Dead Kennedys,Husker du, Dead Milkmen, the Replacements, and re-aquaint myself with Frank Zappa in th 80s."Hey Colin, it's the fez!"

JimBeam

03-08-2006, 05:38 PM

Only the music channels on Sirius seem to be commercial free.Any that are tied to actual TV shows like those on ESPN ( Mike & Mike, Around The Horn, PTI, etc .... ) go to commercials.As do the NFL channel and most of the talk stations.

Dirtybird12

03-08-2006, 09:02 PM

SinA wrote: I hope they get paralyzed in equestrian accidents AND their spouses die of cancer.This message was edited by SinA on 3-8-06 @ 6:01 what a fucking douche. man im sure jimmy norton is sooo impressed.

fluffernutter

03-08-2006, 09:07 PM

And still not Liquid Metal on the full subscription.Amen to that!Any chance of it coming back to the regualr channel lineup? I
like the more Extreme Metal and yes, it would be nice to hear in the
car. That is my only beef with my XM but hey, I can listen at home. The
metal stations and being able to listen to Jim Breuer are the only
selling points for me for Sirius. I have heard good things about their
metal stations variety.

dereckfishboy

03-08-2006, 09:21 PM

Here here!! I'd actually like to see a little bit more variety to the metal. Liquid is fine and dandy, but an industrial channel would be nice

blakjeezis

03-09-2006, 04:07 AM

Clear Channel didn;t screw XM. XM screwed XM.

Death Metal Moe

03-09-2006, 05:29 AM

<img height="138" src="http://images.radcity.net/5173/747634.jpg" width="100" border="0" />"We didn't land on Clear Channel, Clear Channel landed on us!"

SinA

03-09-2006, 07:02 AM

CircusFreak wrote: SinA wrote: I hope they get paralyzed in equestrian accidents AND their spouses die of cancer.This message was edited by SinA on 3-8-06 @ 6:01 what a fucking douche. man im sure jimmy norton is sooo impressed. andDeath Metal Moe wrote: "IT'S TOPICAL!"Yeah.  I've been listening to O&A replays too much.

Death Metal Moe

03-09-2006, 07:04 AM

dereckfishboy wrote: Here here!! I'd actually like to see a little bit more variety to the metal. Liquid is fine and dandy, but an industrial channel would be nice I would love to hear that as well.  I'm going to demand Metal 1st, but when we get that, I'll start up the Industrial fight too.

Death Metal Moe

03-09-2006, 07:06 AM

SinA wrote: CircusFreak wrote: SinA wrote: I hope they get paralyzed in equestrian accidents AND their spouses die of cancer.This message was edited by SinA on 3-8-06 @ 6:01 what a fucking douche. man im sure jimmy norton is sooo impressed. andDeath Metal Moe wrote: "IT'S TOPICAL!"Yeah.  I've been listening to O&A replays too much.We all got that you were just dropping a mean spirited joke in there, not actually wishing these things on the people.  Don't sweat it.

JustJon

03-09-2006, 09:21 AM

So far the only new channels I've heard released are Big Tracks and XM Chill, but the potential list is <a href="http://www.orbitcast.com/archives/big-xm-announcement-coming-on-monday.html" target="_blank">here</a>Includes the possible return of Special X to the airwaves. <a href="http://www.orbitcast.com/archives/big-xm-announcement-coming-on-monday.html" target="_blank"></a>

curtoid

03-09-2006, 10:29 AM

I really think iPod will screw them all when they figure a way to get internet streaming radio available on their devises without having to "Podcast," and my bold prediction is Infinity/CBS Radio will be right in step with them as a content provider. * i-Tunes already has internet radio stations listed on their desktop version * CBS Radio began aggressively podcasting all of their top shows in JanuaryPlaces like WOXY.com or AlternativeBroadcasting are desperate for the technology to change - once it does, SatRads better hope their talent will keep folks signed up.

ChimneyFish

03-09-2006, 11:00 AM

JustJon wrote: So far the only new channels I've heard released are Big Tracks and XM Chill, but the potential list is <a href="http://www.orbitcast.com/archives/big-xm-announcement-coming-on-monday.html" target="_blank">here</a>Includes the possible return of Special X to the airwaves. <a href="http://www.orbitcast.com/archives/big-xm-announcement-coming-on-monday.html" target="_blank"></a>A lot of Latin channels.I guess that's a smart move, with the current and potential population of Latin Americans. Just wish they could give us a real metal channel.And somewhere I could hear more Industrial.

DJEvelEd

03-09-2006, 11:31 AM

I can totally understand playing the commercials during the live shows, but why do they need to play commercials during the replays? That's just stupid & greedy.

tele7

08-23-2007, 08:24 PM

Reuters: "Unlike longer ads, which run during minutes-long commercial breaks, the blinks and adlets are slipped in between songs"

Edit: Doesn't apply to XM...sorry

http://investing.reuters.co.uk/news/articleinvesting.aspx?type=allBreakingNews&storyID=2007-08-20T172304Z_01_N16353484_RTRIDST_0_CLEARCHANNEL-ADLETS.XML&rpc=92