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# A2IM Throws Support Behind Pandora
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/a2im-throws-sup/
- Published: 2008-08-18T17:06:25.000Z
- Updated: 2008-08-18T17:06:25.000Z
- Description: "Like many we were troubled to hear Pandora refer to the current situation as a possible ‘Last Stand For Webcasting.’ As the primary advocacy group for the independent music community. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2008/08/a2im-throws-sup.html]
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Indie Music, Streaming, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 11:06

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"Like many we were troubled to hear Pandora refer to the current situation as a possible ‘Last Stand For Webcasting.’ As the primary advocacy group for the independent music community we feel a need to reiterate our strong support…

> and commitment to a fair and equitable resolution to the CRB rate  
> negotiations – a solution that fairly compensates artists and labels  
> for their creativity and investment but still allows the pure play  
> webcasting community to continue to grow. These webcasters need to be  
> supported, as they give independently produced music the opportunity to  
> be heard and discovered, which is all too often not the case at  
> traditional AM/FM radio. We’ve been fighting on this issue for some  
> time, and we’re optimistic all parties can get back on track towards a  
> constructive solution."  
>  
> – Rich Bengloff, President of The American Association For Independent Music (A2IM):