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AdsWizz Expands Apple Podcasts Video Monetization to Publishers

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AdsWizz Expands Apple Podcasts Video Monetization to Publishers

Global – November 04, 2026 -- AdsWizz, the SiriusXM subsidiary that says it powers one in four ads across the global open audio ecosystem, has opened its video podcast monetization tools for Apple Podcasts to publishers and creators following early testing with select publishers.

AdsWizz cites 1.3 trillion monetized impressions over the past decade

The company says it has monetized more than 1.3 trillion impressions across streaming and podcasting in that period. It is now applying that advertiser demand and ad technology to podcast video distributed on Apple Podcasts. Publishers and creators keep control of their content and their advertiser relationships.

SiriusXM Promotes Sean Gibbons to Chief Product and Technology Officer

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SiriusXM Promotes Sean Gibbons to Chief Product and Technology Officer

New York – – October 12, 2026 -- SiriusXM (NASDAQ: SIRI) has promoted 26-year company veteran Sean Gibbons to Senior Vice President and Chief Product and Technology Officer, placing him on its Executive Leadership Team and reporting to CEO Jennifer Witz.

Gibbons takes control of product, engineering, partnerships and ad tech across SiriusXM and Pandora

His remit covers product strategy and development, technology platforms and engineering, automotive and streaming distribution partnerships, and advertising technology. The role spans both SiriusXM and Pandora.

Witz credited Gibbons with shaping the development and rollout of SiriusXM with 360L and said he is the right person to "accelerate innovation" and improve the customer experience.

SiriusXM Puts SXM-11 Into Service, Replacing XM-5 Satellite

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SiriusXM Puts SXM-11 Into Service, Replacing XM-5 Satellite

New York – October 12, 2026 -- SiriusXM's SXM-11 satellite, the most powerful in its high-powered fleet, entered operational service after in-orbit testing and handover by builder Intuitive Machines. It replaces XM-5 and covers an estimated eight million square miles.

SXM-11 is the 15th satellite launched for Sirius, XM and SiriusXM. It is part of the company's ongoing fleet-refresh program. SXM-9 and SXM-10 began service in 2025, and SXM-12 is scheduled for launch in 2027.

SXM-11 serves 210 million equipped vehicles across North America

An estimated 210 million SiriusXM-equipped vehicles in North America rely on the company's proprietary satellite infrastructure. SiriusXM says the new satellite is designed to improve signal reception, expand Alaska coverage and support reliable service across the continent.

SiriusXM Signs Four-Year Exclusive Deal for 'Giggly Squad' Podcast

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SiriusXM Signs Four-Year Exclusive Deal for 'Giggly Squad' Podcast

New York – October 12, 2026 -- SiriusXM has signed a four-year agreement giving it exclusive distribution and exclusive global ad sales rights, across both audio and video, for the "Giggly Squad" podcast hosted by Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo. The deal takes effect immediately, and the show will be distributed through the SiriusXM Podcast Network.

SiriusXM takes global ad sales for audio and video editions

The agreement covers ad monetization across both editions of the show. It also includes a slate of new exclusive programming expanding the "Giggly Squad" brand, due to roll out in 2027. SiriusXM said further details will be announced later.

SiriusXM Sets Oct. 29 Date for Third-Quarter 2026 Results

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SiriusXM Sets Oct. 29 Date for Third-Quarter 2026 Results

New York – October 12, 2026 -- SiriusXM (NASDAQ: SIRI) will release its third quarter 2026 operating and financial results on Thursday, October 12, 2026.

SiriusXM schedules investor call for 8:00 a.m. ET on results day

The company will host an investor conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET on October 29 to discuss the quarterly results.

A live webcast of the call will be available through the SiriusXM Investor Relations website.

The announcement gives no preview of revenue, subscriber, or earnings figures. Those details will be disclosed with the release on October 29.

SiriusXM Names Sean Gibbons Chief Product and Technology Officer

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SiriusXM Names Sean Gibbons Chief Product and Technology Officer

New York – September 12, 2026 -- SiriusXM (NASDAQ: SIRI) has promoted Sean Gibbons to Senior Vice President, Chief Product and Technology Officer, placing him on the company's Executive Leadership Team and giving him control over product and technology across both SiriusXM and Pandora.

Gibbons will oversee product strategy, engineering platforms, automotive partnerships and ad tech

Reporting directly to CEO Jennifer Witz, Gibbons takes responsibility for product strategy and development, technology platforms and engineering, automotive and streaming distribution partnerships, and advertising technology. Witz credited him with shaping the rollout of SiriusXM with 360L and cited his more than two decades of tenure and cross-functional track record.