Web Radio Stations Get Major Rate Hike
The US Copyright Royalty Board announced a substantial hike in Internet radio royalty rates. The move rejected arguments and desperate pleas made by webcasters, and will most likely shutter many online stations across the globe. The Board also adopted a controversal “per play” rate model, which was requested by digital royalty collection agency SoundExchange. New Rates: • 2006: $.0008 per play (retroactive) • 2007:...
Four Radio Broadcasters Settle Payola Claims With FCC For $12.5 Million
Clear Channel Communications Inc., CBS Radio, Entercom Communications Corp. and Citadel Broadcasting Corp. have agreed to pay the government $12.5 million and provide 8,400 half-hour segments of free airtime for independent record labels and local artists in separate settlements aimed at curbing the persistent practice known as “payola,” according to sources. Payola – generally defined as radio stations accepting...
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