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Pandora Announces New Live Concert Series: Connecting Fans, Artists and Brands through Virtual Events

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Thursday, July 23, 2020
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OAKLAND, Calif., July 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Pandora today unveiled its new concert series for the virtual era.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., July 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Pandora today unveiled its new concert series for the virtual era.
  • In expanding the live concert experience, Pandora has created a powerful new offering that benefits music fans, artists, and brands.
  • Select attendees will receive access to virtual meet and greets, Q&As with the artist, exclusive merchandise, live chat functionality, and more.
  • "You all mean so much to me and I'm happy to team up with Pandora to create an amazing virtual performance with some surprises for you."

Just For Laughs Virtual Comedy Festival to Broadcast Exclusively on SiriusXM

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Thursday, July 16, 2020
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NEW YORK, July16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --SiriusXM announced today the Just For Laughs Virtual Comedy Festival.

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  • NEW YORK, July16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --SiriusXM announced today the Just For Laughs Virtual Comedy Festival.
  • The special programming will air across numerous SiriusXM comedy channels from July 20-25, the dates during which the world-renowned annual festival was originally scheduled to take place in Montreal.
  • Pandora will also feature a suite of Just For Laughs comedy playlists reflecting the festival's diverse and hilarious programming.
  • "Just For Laughs is the world's premier comedy festival that we look forward to being a part of every year," said Jack Vaughn, SiriusXM's Senior Vice President of Comedy Programming.

Gayle King Signs On to Host Regular Weekly Call-In Show Exclusively on SiriusXM

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
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NEW YORK, July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM today announced that three-time Emmy Award winning broadcaster Gayle King has signed a deal to host a regular weekly call-in show exclusively for SiriusXM.

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  • NEW YORK, July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM today announced that three-time Emmy Award winning broadcaster Gayle King has signed a deal to host a regular weekly call-in show exclusively for SiriusXM.
  • "The thing that excites me most about this SiriusXM show is talking with and hearing from 'you the people,'" said King.
  • "Gayle King is one of the most important voices in media today," said Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM's President and Chief Content Officer.
  • Gayle King In the Housewill air on Thursdays from 5:00-6:00pm ET on SiriusXM Stars channel 109 with replays throughout the week.

New Streaming Channels with Music's Legendary and Game-Changing Artists to Launch Today on SiriusXM

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
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NEW YORK, July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM announces the launch of its latest collection of exclusive radio channels dedicated to iconic musicians starting today at Noon ET.

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  • NEW YORK, July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM announces the launch of its latest collection of exclusive radio channels dedicated to iconic musicians starting today at Noon ET.
  • SiriusXM has collaborated with these legendary artists and their teams to create unique, hand-crafted radio channels that listeners and fans will find nowhere else.
  • Bob Marley's Tuff Gong Radio will be available on the SiriusXM app in the Hip-Hop/R&B category.
  • Additionally, channel 42 will become Bob Marley's Tuff Gong Radio from July 15 at 12:00 pm ET through August 13.

SiriusXM Appoints Entertainment Industry Executive, Jonelle Procope, to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
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Ms. Procope brings to the SiriusXM Board significant entertainment industry, legal and business experience.

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  • Ms. Procope brings to the SiriusXM Board significant entertainment industry, legal and business experience.
  • Gregory B. Maffei, SiriusXM Chairman of the Board said, "Jonelle is a proven executive with tremendous entertainment experience, strong industry relationships and deep business expertise.
  • We are pleased to welcome her to the SiriusXM Board and look forward to benefiting from her perspectives."
  • Ms. Procopesaid, "I am honored to join the SiriusXM Board of Directors at this dynamic time for the Company and the entertainment industry as a whole.

SiriusXM to Acquire Stitcher

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Monday, July 13, 2020
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Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) to acquire Stitcher, a pioneer in podcast production, distribution, and ad sales.

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  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) to acquire Stitcher, a pioneer in podcast production, distribution, and ad sales.
  • The SiriusXM and Pandora owned-and-operated digital platforms, combined with the company's exclusive ad sales arrangement with SoundCloud for the U.S., and the Stitcher and Midroll networks that are subject to the agreement, will reach over 150 million listeners.
  • "The addition of Stitcher is an important next step as we continue to develop and strengthen our offering in the fast-growing podcasting market," said Jim Meyer, Chief Executive Officer of SiriusXM.
  • The agreement provides that SiriusXM will potentially make up to $60 million in additional contingent payments based on Stitcher achieving certain financial metrics in 2020 and 2021.

SiriusXM to Announce Second Quarter 2020 Results

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Monday, July 6, 2020
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NEW YORK, July 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --SiriusXM announced today that it plans to release second quarter 2020 financial and operating results on Thursday, July 30, 2020.

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  • NEW YORK, July 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --SiriusXM announced today that it plans to release second quarter 2020 financial and operating results on Thursday, July 30, 2020.
  • SiriusXM will hold a conference call at 8:00 am ET the same day to discuss these results.
  • Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM and Pandora together reach more than 100 million people each month with their audio products.
  • Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements.

U2 X-Radio Launches Exclusively on SiriusXM July 1

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
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ET, exclusively on SiriusXM Channel 32.A complete immersion into the work and influences of the band from the Northside of Dublin, U2 X-Radio is U2 as you have never heard them before.

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  • ET, exclusively on SiriusXM Channel 32.A complete immersion into the work and influences of the band from the Northside of Dublin, U2 X-Radio is U2 as you have never heard them before.
  • (GUEST) PLAYS U2:Tune in to hear fellow artists and friends talk about their favorite U2 songs.First show - MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY PLAYS U2.
  • Over 100 SiriusXM channels including U2 X-Radio are available for free for anyone with an inactive SiriusXM radio in their car as well as on the SiriusXM app through July 6.
  • To listen to U2 X-Radio on your SiriusXM radio simply tune to channel 32, and to listen on the SiriusXM app visit: https://www.siriusxm.com/U2Free .

Ford to Debut SiriusXM with 360L in the all-new 2021 Ford F-150

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Friday, June 26, 2020
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NEW YORK, June 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --SiriusXM and Ford Motor Company have announced that SiriusXM with 360L SiriusXM's newest and most advanced audio entertainment platform will make its Ford debut in the 2021 F-150.

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  • NEW YORK, June 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --SiriusXM and Ford Motor Company have announced that SiriusXM with 360L SiriusXM's newest and most advanced audio entertainment platform will make its Ford debut in the 2021 F-150.
  • SiriusXM with 360L is planned to be available on all future Ford models with its next generation SYNC 4 communications and entertainment system.
  • SiriusXM with 360L will be available in 2021 F-150 trucks scheduled to be available at the end of the year.
  • "Ford has a long history as one of America's favorite automotive brands and we are excited to be introducing SiriusXM with 360L in 2021 model year Ford vehicles with SYNC 4, beginning with the all-new Ford F-150," said Mike Heinonen, VP, Automotive Partnerships, for SiriusXM.

Liberty Media Corporation Announces Completion of Rights Offering

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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Liberty Media Corporation (Nasdaq: LSXMA, LSXMB, LSXMK, BATRA, BATRK, FWONA, FWONK) (Liberty), announced today the completion of its rights offering, which expired in accordance with its terms at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 5, 2020.

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  • Liberty Media Corporation (Nasdaq: LSXMA, LSXMB, LSXMK, BATRA, BATRK, FWONA, FWONK) (Liberty), announced today the completion of its rights offering, which expired in accordance with its terms at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 5, 2020.
  • Liberty has been informed by the subscription agent that the rights offering was fully subscribed, with 29,594,089 shares of Series C Liberty SiriusXM common stock to be issued to those rightsholders exercising basic and, if applicable, oversubscription privileges.
  • Liberty expects the subscription agent to distribute the shares of Series C Liberty SiriusXM common stock purchased in the rights offering on or about Tuesday, June 16, 2020.
  • Liberty Media Corporation operates and owns interests in a broad range of media, communications and entertainment businesses.