SiriusXM defends ending Raw Comedy channel following industry backlash
SiriusXM has issued a new statement addressing online fallout after replacing its Raw Dog Comedy channel.
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SiriusXM has reframed its public position following online criticism from working comedians over the removal of its Raw Dog Comedy channel. Deadline reported that a spokesperson for the satellite radio broadcaster affirmed support for the comedy community at every stage of their careers. [1][2]
The broadcaster stated that the decision to end Raw Comedy was driven by the channel underperformance. SiriusXM also clarified that the corporate decision to shutter the channel predated the arrival of Sebastian Maniscalco to its lineup, according to Deadline and Yahoo News UK. [1][2]
The corporate programming shift occurred when Sebastian Maniscalco Comedy Radio replaced SiriusXM Channel 99. As FTMQ Film & TV reported earlier, comedians including Patton Oswalt and Michelle Wolf previously urged Maniscalco to restore the original channel programming after performing artists lost access to satellite radio royalty streams. [1][5]
SiriusXM and Maniscalco did not alter the channel programming after initial pleas from performers. The latest official statement comes as the company attempts to contain ongoing fallout across online platforms from affected comedians. [1][5]
In short
- SiriusXM stated that the decision to shutter Raw Comedy was based on channel underperformance.
- The satellite broadcaster confirmed the decision predated Sebastian Maniscalco joining its lineup.
- Comedians previously expressed concern over lost satellite radio royalty streams following the rebrand.
Sources
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- [1]SiriusXM Reaffirms Commitment To Comics “At Every Stage Of Their Careers,” Says Raw Comedy Decision Predated Maniscalco’s ArrivalDeadline, 3h ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]SiriusXM Reaffirms Commitment To Comics “At Every Stage Of Their Careers,” Says Raw Comedy Decision Predated Maniscalco’s ArrivalYahoo News UK, 3h ago
Background
- [3]List of stock characters on Wikipedia
- [4]From Every Stage on Wikipedia
- [5]Comedians urge Sebastian Maniscalco to restore SiriusXM radio royalty pipeline FTMQ Film & TV, 1d ago
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