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The New York Post is reporting a possible announcement today of a merger between XM and Sirius Satellite Radio.The merger has been rumored for months, and if this is announced today is an effort to get this merger approved while the FCC is still controlled by Republicans, among other factors.

Cell phone advertising debuts in several countries, and could offer lower costs for services.But cell phone advertising will also impact privacy for consumers.At least in the US, major providers are working on a plan so that advertising will only go to those who "opt in."

CBS announces formation of a sales unit to offer a combination of radio, Internet, outdoor and television advertising.This is good news for national and large-scale advertisers seeking to reach audiences on multiple platforms.

News Corporation finally announces that there will be a Fox Business Channel by the fourth quarter of 2007.The channel will be overseen by Roger Ailes, who also was instrumental in developing Fox's primary competitor, CNBC.

After misfiring on trying to launch its own mobile video service and cell phone, ESPN tries again by linking up with one of the key players in mobile phone distribution.This effort has a much greater chance of success.

1. Apple and AT&T will earn more after the sale than on it2. The cost of making the phone is not the cost of goods to providers

1. Without carrier subsidies, consumers will pay more for phones2. Too many choices will confuse consumers3. Quality of service experience may suffer4. Carriers will find ways to recoup the lost revenue

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A BusinessWeek writer reviews one of the new HD radio receivers on the market.The importance of this article is not about the reception equipment, but the problems HD radio faces in building any sort of audience.

XM and Sirius satellite radio may not meet their subscriber projections for 2006 due to a slowdown in sales.