XM Satellite Radio and Audible Launch the XM Audible Store

Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Audible and XM Satellite Radio, the nation's leading satellite radio service with more than 4.4 million subscribers, today announced the launch of the XM Audible Store featuring exclusive XM programming available for individual purchase or download subscription, including "The Bob Edwards Show" and "Opie and Anthony."

Using the XM Audible Store, consumers are now able to download XM content easily for enjoyment whenever and wherever they want. The popular XM programs "The Bob Edwards Show" and "Opie and Anthony" are among the 25,000 to 30,000 audiobooks, audio magazines, newspapers and radio programs available for download to more than 160 digital media players and mobile devices through the XM Audible Store.

The launch of the XM Audible Store is part of a larger multifaceted, strategic relationship between XM and Audible announced earlier this year. In addition to the XM Audible Store, later this year XM will produce a new program for broadcast on XM Satellite Radio that will consist of features, interviews, and news focusing on the rich world of audiobooks and programming available at www.audible.com. Audible will co-executive produce the program and offer it for download at Audible.com.

For more information about XM hardware, programming and partnerships, please visit www.xmradio.com.

SOURCE XM Satellite Radio; Audible Inc.