SiriusXM Accepting Programmer Applications for "Qualified Entity Program" through July 7
SiriusXM is now accepting applications for its Qualified Entity Program to enhance audio programming diversity on its satellite radio service. This initiative allows the selection of additional lessees for set-aside channels, aiming for broad representation in content. Applications are open until July 7, 2021. Current channels under this program include HUR Voices and HBCU Radio. The initiative aligns with SiriusXM's commitment to improving service for historically underserved audiences and providing unique programming not available elsewhere.
- Expansion of programming diversity through the Qualified Entity Program may attract new subscribers.
- The initiative demonstrates SiriusXM's commitment to serving historically underserved audiences.
- New content sources could enhance overall service appeal and engagement.
- None.
NEW YORK, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM is accepting additional applications from programmers for its Qualified Entity Program to provide audio programming for its satellite radio service. The satellite radio provider is looking to select one or more lessees for available set-aside channels. Applications are due by July 7, 2021.
SiriusXM's Qualified Entity program focuses on selecting programming representing diverse viewpoints and/or diverse entertainment content; improved service to historically underserved audiences; original content of a type not otherwise available to SiriusXM subscribers; access to new sources of content and new entrants to mass media.
SiriusXM's current Qualified Entity channels include HUR Voices and HBCU Radio by Howard University, KTV Radio Network's Korea Today, BYU Radio, En Vivo and La Politica Talk from National Latino Broadcasting, and SLAM Radio, the first satellite radio station run by high school students. The program is part of SiriusXM's voluntary commitments to the Federal Communications Commission in connection with the merger of Sirius and XM in 2008.
For detailed information about the Qualified Entity program and procedures for submitting applications for these set-aside channels, please visit siriusxm.com/qualifiedentity.
About SiriusXM
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM and Pandora's properties reach more than 150 million listeners, the largest addressable audience in the U.S., across all categories of digital audio – music, sports, talk, and podcasts. SiriusXM's acquisitions of Stitcher and Simplecast, alongside industry-leading ad tech company AdsWizz, make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics and monetization. SiriusXM, through Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers. For more about SiriusXM, please go to: www.siriusxm.com.
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Source: SiriusXM
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