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SiriusXM unveiled a rebranded and streamlined app, set to debut in North America on December 14, with a discounted monthly price of $9.99. The company aims to expand beyond its in-car base and compete in the audio space outside of vehicles, offering enhanced music offerings and podcasts. Howard Stern, Kevin Hart, Kelly Clarkson, and other talent joined executives at the kickoff event in New York, showcasing the new app and its features.
SiriusXM reported a narrowed decline in self-pay subscribers in its satellite radio unit for the second quarter, losing 132,000 compared to a loss of 347,000 in the previous quarter. The company gained 155,000 paid promotional subscribers and highlighted a sequential improvement in self-pay net subscriber additions. CEO Jennifer Witz emphasized the strength of their sales offerings and expressed cautious optimism for year-over-year improvement in ad revenue. SiriusXM is evaluating content packaging and pricing ahead of the launch of its next-generation streaming app, aiming to attract younger, more diverse audiences. The company also highlighted its efforts to capture growing demand for country and Latin music, as well as kids' programming.