A2IM Study: Payola Still Keeps Indies Music Off Air
18 months after the end of the most extensive payola investigation in a decade and the signing of FCC sponsored Rules of Engagement, a new survey by indie label trade. Continue reading
Radio Performance Rights Act Passes Committee
The U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on the Courts, the Internet and Intellectual Property today approved the Performance Rights Act (H.R. 4789). While considering the bill, several members commented on. Continue reading
Ludwig Adds 50 Channels To FM Stations
A new technology that attaches 50 digital channels to an existing FM radio signal could bring an unprecedented level of diversity to the broadcast dial. Ludwig Enterprises says the technology. Continue reading
FMC Calls For Payola & Localism Scrutiny
The payola settlements of 2007 offered a starting point for radio to make changes that showed a commitment to localism and diversity on the public airwaves. But the reality is. Continue reading
As Labels Demand Higher Royalties, Radio Could Charge For Airplay
A NEW BRAND OF LEGAL PAYOLA A battle is raging in Washington over requests by labels and artists to charge radio broadcasters more for playing music. Currently only the songwriter. Continue reading
WFUV Uses Payola Funds To Launch Second NYC Station
Non-commercial Triple A WFUV-FM in NYC is using $500,000 in funds from the NY State Music Fund set up after last year’s payola probe to launch a second station via. Continue reading
Stop Complaining About Radio And Do Something. FCC Opens Rare Window For Full Powered Licenses.
OK, all you music industry types who read this blog, stop complaining about the state of broadcast radio and do something about it. The FCC is opening a rare window. Continue reading
