What can radio (and the rest of us) learn from Netflix?
Netflix paved the way for subscription-based streaming services across entertainment industries. What is this doing to radio? A guest post by Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media Strategies. When we think. Continue reading
Atty. Chris Castle calls out radio’s latest pitch to avoid paying for music
“Nobody is buying what they’re selling because it’s just more snake oil.” says Attorney Chris Castle of the NAB, the radio trade group that will seemingly say anything to avoid. Continue reading
SoundExchange paid out $235M in Q1 2022, $9B overall
SoundExchange has now distributed more than $9 billion in digital royalties to 560,000 music creators since its founding in 2003. The digital PRO distributed $235 million during Q1 2022 alone.. Continue reading
This “Thing” is coming for radio
Fred Jacobs speaks on how radio is being affected by other more modern car dashboard devices. A guest post by Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media Strategies. In my wildest radio. Continue reading
Surprise! In home radio ownership is in RAPID decline
In home radio ownership and use is in a rapid decline. While it comes as no real surprise, the pace of further decline is accelerating even faster than expected. Edison. Continue reading
Spotify, Complex live programming deal moves streamer closer to making radio irrelevant
Spotify has partnered Complex Networks to make Spotify Greenroom the exclusive home of all its live audio content. The partnership will launch with for live shows later this month. CEO. Continue reading
#1 reason radio is falling behind
As technology advances, radio seems to become less and less necessary. Can it survive? A guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0. It doesn’t matter your age or where. Continue reading
‘Radio revenue tops $10B a year and it comes from the pockets of hard-working recording artists’
“While the NAB has the right to represent its members’ interests,” writes Michael Huppe, the president and CEO of SoundExchange, “it cannot do so credibly when pushing for two hypocritical positions. Continue reading
American Music Fairness Act Congressional hearing today
Today, Wednesday February 2nd at 10 AM ET. the US House Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on finally paying artists when their music is played on the radio. Continue reading
14,000 petition iHeartRadio, Cumulus Media in support of American Music Fairness Act
[UPDATED] Artist and advocate Blake Morgan has penned a letter on behalf of more than 14,000 petition signers calling for artists to finally get paid when their music is played. Continue reading
