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Old 02-19-2007, 03:43 PM   #6 of 13
Brent T
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Re: What Does XM/Sirius Merger Mean for Opie and Anthony?


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Originally Posted by Chris
I've said this tons of places but stand by it: CBS will in no way allow O&A to stay with XM. They have an option to buy out their contract, and I expect they will do it. They will do it because not doing so is allowing one of their largest value properties to promote a much larger competitor with a growing advertising base - an advertising base of 13M+ listeners is significant. CBS won't let that happen.

I half expect CBS is already in talks to buy up their contract at this moment.


I believe you are correct Chris. I would be shocked if OnA are allowed to stick with the new Sirius come 2008. I cant imagine how letting them stay would benefit CBS Radio at all.
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