Judge Denies Pandora Bid To Lower Royalties After Buying FM Station

Pandora has taken multiple tacts in its effort to lower the royalties it pays to musicians, labels, publishers and other rightsholders, including lawsuits, lobbying and even buying a small South. Continue reading

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Amazon Exits Google, Pandora Backed Anti-Fair Play, Fair Pay Coalition. Will NPR Be Next?

With royalties and digital music the subject of current lawsuits, regulation review, Justice Department investigations and new federal legislation, industry trade groups are staking out strong positions that do not. Continue reading

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Has NPR Turned Their Backs On Musicians?

In what can only be described as troubling and suspicious activity, NPR has joined Google, Amazon, Pandora, Clear Channel, the NAB and even the National Restaurant Association in opposing changes. Continue reading

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Leaked Email From NPR’s Policy And Representation Division Explaining NPR Membership On McCoalition

As suspected, it appears that NPR’s participation in the controversial “Mic Coalition” (or as we call it the “McCoalition”) was a decision taken by NPR’s Policy and Representation division (aka. Continue reading

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Why NPR Should Stand With #irespectmusic

National Public Radio stations around the U.S. have long been great friends and allies of musicians.  In turn, artists have long been great friends and allies of NPR stations.  So. Continue reading

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Copyright Royalty Board Filing Alludes To Pandora/Chris Harrison “Created Evidence” for Rate Court Proceedings

Sadly no one in the music business press seems to be paying attention to the Copyright Royalty Board filings, according to David Lowery. But we all should be watching this closely.. Continue reading

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12 Radio Promotion Tips To Help Build Awareness For Your Band

Radio promotion is the process of soliciting your music to radio stations to get airplay, to build professional relationships, and to make fans. Are you getting the most out of. Continue reading

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