SIRIUS CANADA ADDS HOWARD STERN TO SATELLITE RADIO LINE UP Canada's leading satellite radio provider to add The Howard Stern Show on Howard 100 as of February 6th CNW Sirius Canada today announced that the "King of All Media," Howard Stern, will be included as part of the company's 100 channel premium line up. As of February 6, 2006, Sirius Canada subscribers will be able to hear Stern on the widely publicized Howard 100 channel.
Stern who debuted on Sirius Satellite Radio in the U.S. on January 9, 2006, is North America's most recognized radio personality, and had the top rated morning drive show in the U.S.
"No one in radio commands more attention than Howard Stern," said Mark Redmond, Sirius Canada President and CEO. "He is an industry icon with millions of loyal fans throughout the continent who will follow him anywhere to hear his unique form of entertainment. Sirius Canada is committed to providing an unrivaled radio experience for Canadian subscribers with the most variety and choice available in radio, and Howard's show will make our unique entertainment offering even more exciting."
Premium Content Sirius is the fastest growing satellite radio provider in North America and Sirius Canada is the leading satellite radio provider in Canada. Sirius Canada offers the widest range of premium content with 100 channels, including 60 commercial-free music channels; live sports play-by-play action from the NFL, NBA, NHL, English League Soccer and in, 2007, NASCAR; extensive news and information channels; comedy channels and entertainment from Martha Stewart and Maxim Radio, and the most Canadian content among satellite radio providers.
King of All Media Stern has written two best-selling books - Private Parts, which was Simon & Schuster's fastest selling book ever, and Miss America, the fastest selling book in publishing history. He later starred in the highly successful motion picture adaptation of Private Parts, orchestrated the fastest-selling soundtrack in motion picture history and starred in the most watched entertainment pay-per-view special of all time. The televised Howard Stern Show was the E! television network's most successful show.
Sirius Canada's premium satellite radio service is available at Future Shop, Best Buy, London Drugs, The Source by Circuit City, Canadian Tire, Audio Video Unlimited, Visions, Audiotronics, Home Hardware, 2001 Audio Video and many other leading retailers throughout Canada. In Quebec, Sirius products are available at Dumoulin, Centre Hi Fi and others.
Sirius Canada's premium subscription service is priced at $14.99 a month for the first receiver and $7.99 for each additional receiver (maximum 4).
All Sirius Canada satellite radio receivers are equipped with built-in controls that allow listeners to restrict access to certain channels. In addition, Sirius Canada subscribers who do not want to have access to mature content can restrict their subscriptions by contacting the Sirius Canada customer care centre at 1-888-539-7474.
Information on the Sirius Canada service can be found at: www.siriuscanada.ca. |