NEW YORK, April 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM
today announced the launch of its next generation of streaming
services with an updated app that allows subscribers to stay
connected to their favorite SiriusXM programming on the go beyond
the car.
The new SiriusXM app has been rebuilt from the ground up and
offers subscribers an enhanced and personalized user experience via
iPhone, Android smartphones, and other connected devices, as well
as online at siriusxm.com. Available for download to
compatible smartphones and tablets from the App Store and Google
Play, the streaming service is included for all customers with
a satellite radio trial in their new vehicle. The
SiriusXM streaming service is also included in most satellite radio
trials in pre-owned vehicles.
The streaming service immerses subscribers in the world of
SiriusXM with a refreshed look that puts them in control of their
listening experience, a new Search feature making it easier
than ever for listeners to get to the content they want On Demand,
improved navigation that streamlines how listeners get to their
customized channels, enhanced Social features, better personalized
recommendations of channels, shows and content available to each
listener, and improved speed and overall performance in
low-bandwidth areas. SiriusXM has also redesigned its app and
online media player with a flexible architecture for new features
and capabilities to be easily added through future updates.
"It's now easier and better than ever to listen to our curated
and exclusive content on just about any mobile device on the go and
online at home or at work. We are thrilled by how
enthusiastically our subscribers have embraced the new features
that give them more control of when and where they listen to the
content they love," said Enrique
Rodriguez, Executive Vice President Operations, Products and
Connected Vehicles Services, SiriusXM. "This reengineering and
redesign inspires subscribers to search and discover even more of
the content they enjoy, and allows a deeper engagement with their
favorite SiriusXM shows and hosts on social media, all right
in the app."
The SiriusXM streaming service is now equipped with an
all-new Search feature making it easier than ever for listeners to
find what they are in the mood to hear. It improves how
listeners browse thousands of episodes and hundreds of
shows, seamlessly accessing what they want to hear
and when they want to hear it from SiriusXM's vast audio
library.
For example, Billy Joel fans can
search and get results that include channels that play the iconic
artist's music, as well as a Town Hall event hosted by Howard Stern featuring a deep and rich
discussion with Billy Joel in front
of a live audience that cannot be heard anywhere else. Comedy
fans can search for Louis CK and get results for channels playing
his comedy bits as well as exclusive interviews with the
comedian. Search also allows SiriusXM listeners to get
results for subscriber-only events, exclusive concerts, and
episodes from SiriusXM's "Town Hall" series featuring iconic
entertainers and figures appearing in front of a studio
audience of SiriusXM listeners, and much more.
SiriusXM will also give listeners customized recommendations
created from the channels, shows, and On Demand content they are
listening to so they can get even more of the music, sports,
comedy, news, talk and entertainment shows they love and discover
even more content to enjoy on SiriusXM.
Listeners can now see what's happening on the Facebook and
Twitter social media feeds of their favorite SiriusXM hosts and
shows and reply, retweet, or comment right in the app. SiriusXM
listeners can also tap the Custom Mix button and with a simple move
of channel sliders customize and fine tune their favorite music and
comedy channels by creating over 100 variations of each of more
than 70 channels by adjusting unique characteristics like library
depth, familiarity, music style, tempo, region, and multiple other
channel-specific attributes.
SiriusXM App also gives listeners:
- Device Sync lets subscribers automatically keep all
favorite channels and channel settings in sync across all
compatible devices.
- Access favorite channels, shows, and more all in one
place.
- Set notifications and track favorite shows and never miss a
'can't miss' moment.
- Login with a streamlined new interface.
- Improved interface for subscribers to register new and
used car trials for streaming access, add a streaming trial to
their satellite radio subscription, and recover usernames and reset
passwords, all directly through the app and online.
For more information and to try SiriusXM for 30-days, visit
http://www.siriusxm.com/streaming.
About SiriusXM
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) is the world's largest
radio broadcaster measured by revenue and has 27.3 million
subscribers. SiriusXM creates and broadcasts commercial-free
music; premier sports talk and live events; comedy; news; exclusive
talk and entertainment; and the most comprehensive Latin music,
sports and talk programming in radio. SiriusXM is available in
vehicles from every major car company in the U.S. and on
smartphones and other connected devices as well as online at
siriusxm.com. SiriusXM radios and accessories are available
from retailers nationwide and at shop.siriusxm.com. SiriusXM
also provides premium traffic, weather, data and information
services for subscribers in cars, trucks, RVs, boats and aircraft
through SiriusXM Traffic™, SiriusXM Travel Link, NavTraffic®,
NavWeather™, SiriusXM Aviation, SiriusXM Marine™, Sirius Marine Weather, XMWX Aviation™, and XMWX
Marine™. SiriusXM holds a minority interest in SiriusXM
Canada which has more than 2 million subscribers. SiriusXM is also
a leading provider of connected vehicles services to major
automakers, giving customers access to a suite of safety, security,
and convenience services including automatic crash notification,
stolen vehicle recovery assistance, enhanced roadside assistance
and turn-by-turn navigation.
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This communication contains "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to,
statements about future financial and operating results, our plans,
objectives, expectations and intentions with respect to future
operations, products and services; and other statements identified
by words such as "will likely result," "are expected to," "will
continue," "is anticipated," "estimated," "believe," "intend,"
"plan," "projection," "outlook" or words of similar meaning.
Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs
and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to
significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and
contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally
beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from
the results anticipated in these forward-looking
statements.
The following factors, among others, could cause actual
results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other
expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements: our
competitive position versus other radio and audio service
providers; our ability to attract and retain subscribers, which is
uncertain; our dependence upon the auto industry; general economic
conditions; changes in consumer protection laws and their
enforcement; the security of the personal information about our
customers; other existing or future government laws and regulations
could harm our business; failure of our satellites would
significantly damage our business; the interruption or failure of
our information technology and communications systems; royalties we
pay for music rights, which increase over time; the unfavorable
outcome of pending or future litigation; our failure to realize
benefits of acquisitions or other strategic initiatives; rapid
technological and industry changes; failure of third parties to
perform; failure to comply with FCC requirements; modifications to
our business plans; our indebtedness; and our principal stockholder
has significant influence over our management and over actions
requiring stockholder approval and its interests may differ from
interests of other holders of our common stock. Additional
factors that could cause our results to differ materially from
those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in
our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, which is filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and available at the
SEC's Internet site (http://www.sec.gov). The
information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and
we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward
looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the
date of this communication.
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Contact for SiriusXM:
Sal Resendez
646 313 2405
sal.resendez@siriusxm.com
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