INTRODUCTION
Would people be willing to pay $12.50/month for commercial free radio beamed right to their car or home. Well two companies and many big investors are betting about $3 billion dollars that people are willing to do just that. In 1997, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) granted a portion of the S-band spectrum for satellite radio and two companies purchased use of these bands and started the only two companies competing in the satellite radio business today, namely Sirius and XM. Analysts like William Kidd of CE Unterberg Towpin, predict satellite radio will generate about $10 billion a year in revenues by 2007 (McClean, 2001). However, to date neither of these companies has earned a dime. According
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Today two of the top broadcasting companies are Clear Channel Communications, Inc. and Infinity Broadcasting Company. Clear Channel’s history begins in 1972 with the birth of the San Antonio Broadcasting Company. Three years later, the first “Clear Channel” radio station, WOAI-AM, was acquired – it had its own nationwide frequency. In the late 1980s, the Company entered the television business and acquired half a dozen television stations. In 1994 it became listed as Clear Channel Communications, Inc Common Stock and owned 43 radio stations and 16 television stations in 32 markets. Today, the company is headed by Lowry Mays (Chairman of the Board), Mark Mays (President and Chief Executive Officer), and Randall Mays (Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer). Randall Mays has either owned or programmed more than 1,376 radio stations throughout his …show more content…
The ultramodern headquarters cost about $38 million to build and presents sate of the art studios and broadcasting equipment. Sirius does a majority of its broadcasting from this location, but they also have smaller broadcast studios in Los Angeles CA, Memphis TN, Nashville TN, New Orleans LA, Houston TX and Daytona FL this as they say, brings “SIRIUS listeners in touch with the centers of music, entertainment and information across America” (Sirius, comp.info). This assortment of locations and diversity allows for some 120 channels, 65 channels of which are 100% commercial free music and 55 channels which are all talk, sports and news. With major musical, talk and sports talents such as Howard Stern, Eminem, Lance Armstrong, and Bam Margera (Sirius). With multi studios and numerous well-known talents, has allowed in just a few years satellite radio has launched a multi-billion dollar a year industry with numerous way for future growth (Sirius,
3. Shaw Direct provides direct-to-home satellite programming to more than 900,000 subscribers - largest in the country
The Howard Stern Show was the station's morning show and started to pull in better ratings than every other show at the station. After only a year, the show was syndicated, allowing Stern to get into the other markets like Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Washington D.C. Sterns radio squad now consisted of Robin Quivers, producer Gary Dell'Abate, writer Fred Norris, and stand-up comedian Jackie Martling. By 1993, Stern had an estimated three million daily listeners and could be heard in 14 different markets and by 1995 Stern making eight million dollars a
Bigfoot is one of the most well-known and controversial urban legends in the world (Pekinois). There are many different arguments to prove that Bigfoot does and does not exist. There are some unexplained phenomenons that may give hope to the possibility that Bigfoot is real but most evidence of Bigfoot can be proven to be something else and just because there is no explanation now that does not mean there never will be one.
The images captured by the man and woman while Bigfoot was in the orchard are remarkably similar of the famous Beltz-Morton footage captured back in March 2016. This footage, captured by Jared Beltz and Tom Morton, is the best proof of a Bigfoot caught on camera and the best proof of Bigfoot’s questionable
Bigfoot advocates also suggest that we already have fossil records of the big guy. Most will point to the records of Gigantopithecus and say this creature found its way over to North America from the Asian continent just like other animals throughout history did. Science just does not want to go frontier living out in the boonies in order to conduct the studies needed to actually find one of these creatures in the shrinking, hard to access habitat they live
Through American mythology one creature has stood out. This creature has gained popularity over the past 20 years, leading many people to believe that the existence of this creature is impractical and illogical. This creature is known by most as the American Bigfoot. The thought of a giant monkey roaming around the North American continent sounds preposterous and illogical. The fact is though it might not be that crazy at all. There are thousands of sightings in the books just within the past twenty years and more being added yearly. While there are plenty of people who just leave it at some crazy person who is either drunk, high, or just mistook some known animal for a Bigfoot. The thing is that it might not be crazy to say it could exist or it does exist. The facts that are in place prove that the concept of a Bigfoot living in North America is very likely.
Satellite radio is a technology that provides a radically new way to listen to radio. XM’s service makes use of advanced satellite capabilities and elaborates terrestrial receiver architecture to deliver a wide array of high quality radio programming nationwide. In early 1998, Robert Acker, director of strategic planning at XM, needs to develop a marketing strategy for this new radio service. There are several decisions that need to be made by the company in order to finalize the business plan. At fist XM needs to decide which of two business models to pursue, whether emphasis should be placed on charging customers a monthly subscription fee, or whether to rely more on earning revenue through advertising. In addressing this problem, management must consider the value that XM radio could propose for different consumer segments as compared with existing modes of radio (AM, FM) and in relation to its sole competitor in satellite radio – SIRIUS. Besides choosing a business model there is also a need to explore how best to approach and leverage manufacturer and channel partners, considering high unknown and high-risk technology. The purpose of this report is to analyze possibilities and outline possible recommendation on strategies for XM Radio. The following areas will be examined:
We are all well aware of the conspiracy that Bigfoot is a huge giant ape-like creature that is said to roam the Pacific Northwest. But, that's not exactly true in fact Bigfoot doesn't exist. If there was a Bigfoot i'm pretty sure someone would have captured it by now, for bigfoot’s myth has been around for more than 50 years. If bigfoot was real why have no one captured it yet. You're telling me with all the technology we have today people still can't capture a silly ape? It just doesn't add up.
Who hasn’t heard of the creature known as Bigfoot? I know that most people around the world have heard of Bigfoot and the many variations of his name. He is known as Sasquatch, the Hairy Man, Bigfoot, Yeti, and even as the Yowie. What really is Bigfoot though? Is he some crazy science experiment gone right or wrong? Is he some creature created by the processes of evolution? What is Bigfoot? I have watched movies and shows about Bigfoot. Most of them made fun of the creature by either running it over with their car, or capturing it. Some shows take this Bigfoot hunting seriously, such as Finding Bigfoot and the Ten Million Dollar Bigfoot Bounty. Shows like these search for real, hard evidence about the existence of the creature to prove to people who do not believe in him that he is real. Bigfoot is a very mysterious creature and I have always been interested in him. I have heard about Bigfoot all my life through many sources and I thought it would be a fun topic to research. I want to find out more information on Bigfoot.
The yeti is said to be located in the himalayas above the snow line. Many people have tried to capture it but they have all come up short handed. Large footprints have been found there too, but people say they were either made by a human or are a bear's footprint. “Given the evidence i have examined, i’m sure there is something out there yet to be discovered.”(Meldrum). A professor of anatomy. For decades, people have been interested in the myth of bigfoot. Sightings of a tall, furry, beastly creature have been caught on camera many times, but no definite proof is out there. And the reports just
The success of DirecTV is mainly due to the company's ability to make satellite television affordable to the masses. The consumer saves a considerable amount of money by only having to pay for a cheap, small satellite dish. Very little other equipment is needed and installation of the dish is free. Also, monthly service costs are very comparable to cable companies' rates. Cost of higher packages can be expensive but many packages are affordable. Due to the comparable cost, many families prefer satellite to cable.
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We intend to exploit our leadership role by continuing to target and enter segments of the communications market that we believe will experience rapid growth or grow faster than the industry as a whole....
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