Sirius XM Radio has signed a new agreement to broadcast the
programs of Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network for its 25 million
subscribers until August 2019.
According to the satellite radio providers, both channels
will also be included in the Sirius XM Internet Radio lineup as part of the
agreement.
Sirius XM Radio Inc will continue to broadcast Fox News on
Sirius XM channel 114 and online at siriusxm.com while Fox Business will be
aired by the satellite radio provider for the first time this fall. The company
will also broadcast Fox News Talk, which offers news, analysis and commentaries
from Fox News broadcasters such as Brian Kilmeade, John Gibson and Alan Colmes.
In a statement, Jim Mayer, CEO of Sirius XM Radio Inc. said,
“FOX News is an undeniable force in news, and its personalities attract a large
audience nationwide. Keeping its distinctive voice in our powerful program
offering, and adding those of FOX Business and FOX News Talk to our lineup of
news channels, further expands their availability to a nation of listeners.”
On the other hand, Roger Ailes, Chairman and CEO of FOX News
said, “Our viewers love the ability to keep the connection with FOX News
Channel, even while they’re in the car with Sirius XM.” He added that the
agreement not only ensures that Fox News will continue, but also added Fox
Business News and Fox News Talk channel, which can also be accessed by Sirius
XM subscribers on their computers and smartphones.
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