Neal Barkett

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    • Leave Sirius Alone! [view article]
      If you were caught in quick sand wouldn't you grab at anything that could save you? My kingdom for a horse! Sorry NAB you can't stop the cream from rising to the top. A little corny but you get my point. Aug 29 09:22 AM
    • July Satellite Radio Retail Sales Down but Better Than Expected [view article]
      Tyler, I can't fathom not going after the used car market. The radios are already there. No investment on hardware for the consumer or the Sat. providers part. It takes about 5 minutes to activate via phone & credit card.
      How many previous owned vehicles w/sat radio are out there? I'd love to know that number. How many million? Go after that market via TV or FM, give an incentive. It has to be a no brainer. (can you give us the number of used cars w/ sat radios?)       Aug 26 08:14 AM
    • OEM Math Leaves Room for Upside Surprises for Sirius XM [view article]
      Must find a way to get the consumers who are buying used vehicles that are equipped w/ sat radios. The hardwares already there at no cost to Sirus Xm. Everyday there are thousands of used cars being sold. Give them a free month or two to try it out. I bought a used honda for my daughter and when we got it home I called and had the Sat. Radio on in a cuple of minutes. A real no brainer. Aug 26 07:52 AM
    • Sirius Retail Sales Questions Left Unanswered [view article]
      I was in Best Buy ib Warren, Ohio and asked the young salesperson about what type of offerings to expect due to the merger. He was pretty much clueless. I filled him in on some details but he was not at all up to speed(not good). I then went over & talked to the installation dept. manager and he reported that they were still doing a decent amount of new intalls on both Sirius & Xm. Actually he stated that was keeping them busy mory than any other type of car audio installations. So at least the consumer knows enough or doesn't care, they just want it know! Aug 22 01:33 PM
    • Sirius XM Doubles Up on Sports to Sack More Revenue [view article]
      Valuestock, Please fill me in on your info. I hope I'm wrong on what Mel stated. Aug 14 09:08 AM
    • Sirius XM Doubles Up on Sports to Sack More Revenue [view article]
      Tyler, I'm very puzzled on the comment that the interoperable radios won't be installed in new vehicles for 3 years. I find it hard to believe that this time frame can't be shortened. You have GM working feverishly to get the Volt to market for 2010, but can't get a new radio device in cars till 2011. This still puts the consumer on hold for 3 years. You can fight the buracracy of Washington DC but can't overcome this so important timing issue. It's saying to the consumer that the merger (in the auto industry) is still 3 years from completion. What's your insight to overcoming this problem. I know a lot of readers are wondering the same thing. This passing comment by Mel was a punch in the gut!!! Please try to respond, Thanks! Aug 14 07:58 AM
    • Satellite Radio: Betting on Used Cars [view article]
      Still not sold on your take of the used car market. My I bought my daughter a used Civic that had an after market Sirius radio. Since I already had one in my car I thought it was a no brainer. I recieved the family discount of $6.95 pr mnth. So I called Sirius from my cell while I was in her car and within a couple of minutes "Wham" she was activated. Hardly any cost to Sirius at all! But I knew about it being an existing customer. Making a new used car owner aware of the fact or with a small Sirius Xm incentive I think they should jump on this ASAP. Instead of costing the company to get customers they have a source to get "FREE" customers. As Mel has said in the past "It's tough to compete w? Free". Why let those millions of units sit idle? Aug 08 09:57 AM
    • Satellite Radio vs. the Competition [view article]
      Great overview. Clears up a lot of questions of where sat radio is positioned. I would stress to Sirus Xm the importance of the options that are offered with different manufacturs recievers. My daughter's older reciever does not have "playback memory or favorite songs & artist alerts". Totally differant experience! These options are a must. These are not minor points they are major. It is actullay fun to hear the artist/song alert to see what song is in the offing. Aug 05 08:19 AM
    • Loading Up for Some Sirius Gains [view article]
      No doubt it's "gut check time". Been a stockholder and subscriber for 4 years. Took some big hits. But I love the product and so does my wife my 21 year old daughter and also my 18 year old son. They actually argue over who takes the car w/ sirius. I bought @ 7,6,5,4,3,2 and now 1.50. When you talk to others that have it, most are hooked. I'm buying @ 1.46 even if I have to borrow! You can't blame Mel for the FCC taking so long. Bottom line we won the war and reconstruction has just started. It's a new day! Aug 04 07:52 AM
    • Sirius/XM: A True Merger Of Equals [view article]
      I still think the new mergered company should be called SiriuX. But for the 1st year stay with Sirius/Xm. Tyler whats your take? Jul 28 07:26 AM
    • Satellite Radio Merger: It's All Up to Tate [view article]
      I hope this finally happens! But what about the talk of the NAB trying for an appeal to stop the merger. If Tate votes yes, are we out of the woods? If the appeal sticks and can hold off the merger till a new administration takes over will the new commissioners of the FCC vote the same way? Not if the new admin. is Democratic! Again I'm a fan of the merger but am worried about this possible play by the NAB. Does anyone have any knowledge on this appeal process? Hope it has no teeth. Jul 23 07:33 PM
    • Georgetown Partners' Latest Radio Proposal Raises Many Questions [view article]
      It would be nice if Tyler could help us on this matter! Jul 07 01:27 PM
    • Georgetown Partners' Latest Radio Proposal Raises Many Questions [view article]
      sdrucker, I'm in for Friday! I'll contact my pol. reps. Jul 07 01:26 PM
    • Why Did Satellite Stocks Head North Friday? [view article]
      I love my Sirius radio and have talked to so many people that have sat. radio. Most say that they hate driving the other car that doesn't. I really hope the political "bs" is put to rest and the merger gets done. I can not phatom letting this new industry go to hell. The money, effort, risk and hard work put into this new medium should not have to take a step backwards. That step backward is possibly at cliffs edge. Killing the merger would be an over reaction on the FCC's part. It would be like throwing the baby out with the bath water.
      I hope common sense prevails. If the merger passes that doesn't even get these 2 companies out of the woods. They would just be another player in the digital music & info market. The fact that the NAB is trying to stop this merger is the clear proof that they don't want what? Competition! They do not in any way shape or form have the consumers best interest in mind. The bottom line is if the merger should pass the consumer is still in control. If I don't like the content for the price I can cancel my subscription and listen to FREE radio.       Jun 29 10:33 AM
    • XM / Sirius Under Selling Pressure [view article]
      I think Mark Wienkes timing is great! This merger is not a done deal. This news is what the FCC needs to hear(read). I believe the merger still could get the thumbs down, but this puts pressure on the rest of the commisioners to vote for the merger w/o anymore strings attached. It shows the seriousness of this merger. They could kill Sat. radio if they don't get off their butts & get this passed. If it does pass Mel is the right man to turn things around. Don't forget that a lot of people are holding off to buy till they see the outcome. Things will take off if, and only if this merger gets done asap! If you think this merger is a done deal think again. This news only stregthens the case for the merger. Jun 19 07:21 PM
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