‘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
New music has become a bad business model. Can radio (or anything) change that?
Much has been written recently about how new music is being crowded out by older music. Radio guru Fred Jacobs digs deep into the problem and some possible solutions if. Continue reading
SoundExchange digital radio payouts were up 10.5% in Q4 2021
SoundExchange has released its Q4 2021 Digital Radio Report showing $249.3 million in quarterly payouts, a $23.7 million or 10.5% increase compared to the same quarter in 2020. That’s slightly. Continue reading
Radio needs a new model, says Dropkick Murphy’s frontman Ken Casey
Among the supporters of the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA) is bassist Ken Casey, member of Local 9-535 (Boston, MA) and longtime frontman of the Celtic punk band the Dropkick. Continue reading
It’s time to forget radio and focus your promo on 4 digital services
Artists and labels may be wasting their precious promotional dollars and time if they’re still chasing airplay on hundreds of individual radio stations rather than focusing on 4 digital services,. Continue reading
How radio just shot itself in the foot
A guest post by Fred Jacobs of Jacob’s Media. In business, in sports, and in life, there are bad days, colored by dumb, ill-thought decisions. They happen so often we. Continue reading
Artist, advocate Terrany Johnson aka Tee Double is fighting the good fight
Multitalented Hip Hop artist Terrany Johnson (aka Tee Double) speaks out on radio royalties., the American Music Fairness Act and a life dedicated to empowering musicians. A guest post by. Continue reading
