Aug 19, 2016 by John-Erik KosloskyWhy Sirius XM Is Making a Bigger Push in Used CarsNew car sales have been the primary driver of growth, but to continue that momentum, Sirius XM needs to sign up more used car buyers as subscribers.
Aug 18, 2016 by John-Erik KosloskyCan Sirius XM Succeed in Streaming Without Pandora?Calls for the satellite service to acquire a music streamer have yet to relent, but Sirius XM executives seem more adamant than ever that they are better off on their own.
Aug 10, 2016 by John-Erik KosloskyPandora Plans to Move Beyond MusicPandora may be the biggest name in music streaming, but its future may be bigger than the song.
Aug 8, 2016 by John-Erik KosloskyIs Pandora Leaving Money on the Table?Revenue hasn't been growing as fast as investors hoped, but the company says that's not necessarily due to a lack of advertiser interest.
Jul 27, 2016 by John-Erik KosloskyWhy This Theater Sale May Be Bad News for DisneyThe acquisition wasn't big news. But the larger trend could mean trouble for the movie studios.
Jul 25, 2016 by John-Erik KosloskyWhy Combining Sirius XM and Pandora Might Be a Big MistakeLiberty Media's CEO reportedly made an offer to buy the music streamer, with the intent to merge it with the satellite service. Here's why that might be ill-advised.
Jul 25, 2016 by John-Erik Koslosky3 Things to Look for in Sirius XM's Earnings CallThe top and bottom lines are important, but there are story lines that shed far more light on the company's long-term strategy and success.
Jul 23, 2016 by John-Erik KosloskyHas Facebook's Growth Peaked?The company has cautioned that prior growth rates are going to be hard to top moving forward. Should investors be worried about a slowdown?
Jul 23, 2016 by John-Erik KosloskyOne Big Advantage Facebook Has Over Its RivalsWhen it comes to delivering the best proverbial bang for the buck, the social network towers above the competition.
Jul 22, 2016 by John-Erik Koslosky1 Major Hurdle in Twitter's Quest to Become a Bigger Player in Live SportsThe company continues looking for ways to expand its live video offerings, but there are reasons why sports leagues and networks may look elsewhere for online viewers.
Jul 17, 2016 by John-Erik KosloskyAlphabet Plans to Get Personal in Its Fight With FacebookThe internet search giant has a lot of data on you (and every other user), but it's been hesitant to use it in sending you ads. Until now.
Jul 16, 2016 by John-Erik KosloskyIs Pandora on the Verge of Making a Big Mistake?The music streamer is preparing for a possible move into interactive listening. At least one industry exec thinks it's a bad idea.
Jul 15, 2016 by John-Erik KosloskySirius XM's Fastest-Growing Revenue Stream Might Surprise YouSubscriptions still make up the lion's share of Sirius XM's revenue, but other areas of growth are worth investors' attention, too.
Jul 15, 2016 by John-Erik KosloskyWhy Sirius XM May Never Find Growth Outside AmericaQuestions continue to surface about the launch of an international satellite radio service -- it won't happen anytime soon.
Jul 13, 2016 by John-Erik KosloskyTwitter Inc's Moments Has Flopped With AdvertisersThe company had hoped to fetch big prices on ads appearing in the feature, but advertisers are choosing to spend elsewhere.
Jul 12, 2016 by John-Erik KosloskyKeeping Subscribers Is About to Get Easier -- and Cheaper -- for Sirius XMIt may not be among the most anticipated features of Sirius XM's planned interactive platform, but improved customer service could be among the most important.
Jul 11, 2016 by John-Erik KosloskyAmid IPO Speculation, Pinterest Hangs a Target on Alphabet's BackThe photo-driven social site is gearing up advertising efforts as investors await a possible debut on the public stock market. Should Alphabet be concerned?
Jul 8, 2016 by John-Erik KosloskyIs Facebook's News Feed Shakeup an Opportunity for Twitter?An algorithm change has left news outlets feeling spurned by Facebook, and that could have them looking for new ways to connect with their audiences.
Jul 7, 2016 by John-Erik KosloskyIs It Time for Sirius XM to Start Issuing a Dividend?An executive for the satellite-radio service says its board will talk it over. Does a dividend makes sense for investors?
Jul 1, 2016 by John-Erik KosloskyIs Twitter Skimping on R&D?Twitter's investment in research and development is dropping fast. Is that welcome news for investors, or a sign of even tougher times ahead?
