House Committee approves bill requiring radio to pay performer royalty
The US House Judiciary Committee has approved The American Music Fairness Act, which would require radio stations to pay performance royalties. All other major countries already require over-the-air broadcasters to. Continue reading
Is radio promotion worth the money for independent musicians?
A recent Billboard article, Why Indie Artists Are a Rarity on Radio: ‘If You Don’t Pay, You Don’t Move Up,’ has been getting a lot of attention. But is radio. Continue reading
What is a Music Impact Date and why is it so important?
Impact dates make the radio world go round. Here’s everything you need to know before promoting your next single. by James Shotwell of Haulix Have you ever wondered how songs. Continue reading
How is broadcast radio making money in 2022?
Broadcast radio stations must change their strategies in order to compete with today’s digital music platforms. Here is what needs to happen… by Fred Jacobs of Jacob’s Media In thinking. Continue reading
5 ways to promote your new track on the radio [Yes, the radio…]
You may have your music across all streaming platforms…but so does everyone else. Keep reading to find out how to get your music on the radio, so people will want. Continue reading
Why you should create a “Radio Edit” version of your single
In order to make the cut for many radio stations, a song must be a certain length, must exclude inappropriate language, and the ability to immediately grab your listeners’ attention.. Continue reading
Radio is ‘leaking oil’ and dashboard music metadata could save it
Fred Jacobs from Jacob’s Media Strategies talks about how radio is falling behind other music media. A guest post by Fred Jacobs of Jacob’s Media Strategies. I’m writing this from the. Continue reading
Atty. Chris Castle calls out radio’s latest pitch to avoid paying for music
“Nobody is buying what they’re selling because it’s just more snake oil.” says Attorney Chris Castle of the NAB, the radio trade group that will seemingly say anything to avoid. Continue reading
This “Thing” is coming for radio
Fred Jacobs speaks on how radio is being affected by other more modern car dashboard devices. A guest post by Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media Strategies. In my wildest radio. Continue reading
