Radio Consolidation Results In Big Job Losses

A new study released by the Future of Music Coalition (FMC) found that the vast majority of major U.S. cities has experienced both layoffs and lower wage growth within the radio profession, associated with the unprecedented consolidation of radio station ownership over the last decade. The study also shows that the job losses in radio impede federal policy mandates to promote localism and diversity in media. “Consolidation in...

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XM SATELLITE RADIO AND STARBUCKS HEAR MUSIC TO RELEASE NEW CD OF PERFORMANCES FROM XM’S POPULAR “ARTIST CONFIDENTIAL” SERIES

XM Satellite Radio and Starbucks Hear Music announced that the companies will release a new compilation CD, showcasing performances by top artists recorded solely for XM’s original music series, “Artist Confidential.” Produced by XM Satellite Radio exclusively for Starbucks Hear Music, XM Artist Confidential, Vol. 1 includes live renditions of songs by Coldplay, Willie Nelson, Tori Amos, Robert Plant and many others,...

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