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birkoff
03-04-2010, 06:02 PM
The ratings of Fox News are multiple times higher than CNN, yet
Fox News isn't a standard channel on XM online. Anybody know why?
Geronimo
03-04-2010, 09:48 PM
Rights fees is the likeliest cause. Also while Fox has more viewers at any given time CNN draws more viewers in a given month. This is because the various Fox shows appeal to a much more loyal audience that watch multiple programs.

Of course in radio that might be a real plus. It might even mean that the Fox audience would be more likely to sub to sat radio if it were offered.

If you are really curious I would write to both companies and see what they say.
goreds2
03-04-2010, 10:27 PM
What receiver do you have? Could you get a home kit?
DodgerKing
03-05-2010, 08:59 AM
What do you mean by standard?

Fox News is on Channel 121
Fox News Talk is on Channel 168
Bobby
03-05-2010, 11:24 AM
The ratings of Fox News are multiple times higher than CNN, yet
Fox News isn't a standard channel on XM online. Anybody know why?


What do you mean by standard?

Fox News is on Channel 121
Fox News Talk is on Channel 168

Channel 168 is available online, channel 121 is not.....
bruce
03-06-2010, 11:23 AM
It is the same for Sirius only, Fox News Talk is online, Fox News is not.