Jango Offers Indie Artists Pay For Airplay
Payola. Pay-to play. Ugly terms from a different era or a new way to get exposure and monetize internet broadcasting? Jango, a US based music site with 6 million monthly. Continue reading
Some Broadcasters Reach Net Royalty Deal
SoundExchange and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) have reached agreement on internet streaming rates for broadcast radio stations that simulcast programming over the net or that create new internet. Continue reading
Internet Radio SoundExchange Talks Fail
The Digital Media Association confirmed that negotiations with SoundExchange over net radio royalties did not yield an agreement before the February 15 deadline. The DiMA, on behalf of its members. Continue reading
iLike Responds To Deleted Sony & WMG Songs
The official word from iLike on recent deletion of some Sony and Warner Music Group artists: "From day one, iLike has offered only music that is fully licensed from copyright. Continue reading
Last.fm Asks UK “Hackers” To Help Extend Reach
Contest Offers £1000 Prize Last.fm will host “Hack Day” on December 14th at Corbet Place Bar, East London. At the event which is hosted in partnership with CodePlex, Microsoft’s open. Continue reading
Pandora Mints Energizer Music Forum
Pandora is expanding its offering with music forum sponsored by Energizer batteries. The new Energizer Forum offers a place for Pandora users to discuss all things music: songs, artists, playlists,. Continue reading
Pandora Cuts Staff 14%. Are More Layoffs Ahead?
"This is a very sad day for Pandora, and for me personally. Today we reduced our staff from 140 to 120 employees. Like virtually every company, Pandora is not immune. Continue reading
Senate Passes Bill That Could Save Internet Radio
There is new hope for Pandora and other webcasters, but any deal is far from done. The U.S. Senate yesterday approved the Webcaster Settlement Act and sent it to the. Continue reading
U.S. House Throws Net Radio A Lifeline
The U.S. House of Representatives last night approved by voice vote legislation that could help all webcasters. The Digital Media Association (DiMA), SoundExchange, NPR and the RIAA have issued a. Continue reading