Abstract: A method of distributing content from multiple media content providers comprises combining the content into one or more composite data streams, and conveying the composite data streams to a plurality of receiver systems, each of which has a user interface that displays content provider information and allows for the selection of one of the providers for playing of the selected provider's media content. The media content is preferably provided to a computer server system via a data communications network. One or more composite data streams can be upconverted and uplinked to a satellite system for reception by satellite radio receivers. Intermediary service providers might also be used to receive the composite data streams, either via satellite or land-based communications lines, and format the data as needed for use by one or more associated end-user devices.

Abstract: A system for inserting secondary content into programmed primary content includes a first database storing a number of primary content, a second database storing a number of secondary content and a server in communication with the first and second databases. The server is programmed to receive primary content distribution requests and associate the primary content distribution requests with one of a plurality of programmed play lists. The server is also programmed to execute secondary content insertion instructions including secondary content selection instructions and frequency of secondary content distribution instructions to generate an integrated play list comprising the primary content associated with the programmed play list and the secondary content.