Sirius XM announces new and expanded relationships with Audible, Polestar

With the launch of the next generation, SiriusXM (SIRI) is “focused on establishing and expanding distribution agreements with automotive manufacturers, brands, key industry players, and more to get its unparalleled offering into the hands of potential new subscribers,” the company stated at SiriusXM’s Next Generation Industry & Press Preview. The company announced a slate of new and expanded relationships, including: SiriusXM and Audible (AMZN) are working together to share content and give subscribers the opportunity to experience each other’s offerings beginning in early 2024. Further details on this collaboration will be announced at a later date; SiriusXM expanded its agreement with Polestar (PSNY), which is expected to launch with 360L in select model year 2024 Polestar vehicles; And next year, SiriusXM is expected to be available for guests staying at select properties within the Hilton (HLT) portfolio as part of the hotel companies’ Connected Room Experience. “This enables the millions of guests visiting U.S. Hiltons each year to try out SiriusXM – controlling their in-room entertainment from the Hilton Honors app – and to continue their listening at home, for those looking to take a little piece of vacation with them,” SiriusXM stated.