SiriusXM Shifts Focus Back to Auto Listeners, Moves Away From Streaming Services
SiriusXM is pivoting its business strategy to focus on its core automotive subscriber base, moving away from streaming audience acquisition. This strategic shift comes as the company recognizes that 90% of its subscribers access the service through their vehicles.
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Key Strategic Changes:
- Redirecting marketing resources from streaming to automotive segments
- Expanding access to over two million existing vehicles, including Tesla models
- Targeting $200 million in annualized savings by the end of 2025
- Delivering $250 million in run rate savings during 2023-2024
- Maintaining streaming platform specifically for automotive distribution support
Leadership Updates:
- Wayne D. Thorsen joining as Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer (December 16)
- Joseph Inzerillo stepping down as Chief Product & Technology Officer
CEO Jennifer Witz emphasizes the company's focus on its core strengths: strong subscriber base, unique vehicle position, and curated content offerings. This restructuring follows the December 2023 relaunch of the SiriusXM streaming app and aims to drive profitability amid current market challenges.
The company will continue offering streaming benefits to existing subscribers while optimizing subscriber lifetime value, marketing efficiency, and content investments to align with new strategic goals.
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