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Why I’m Turning Off The Radio [Tracy Maddux]
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At present, the U.S. does not pay royalties to performers when their music is played on the radio, instead compensating only the songwriters. This article looks at how this antiquated legislation came about, and how it needs to change moving forward so that performing artists are properly paid for their presence on the airwaves. Guest Post by CD Baby CEO Tracy Maddux on The DIY Musician The United States is among only four countries in the world that do not pay artists for radio airplay. ...
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iHeartMedia Reports Results for 2015 Fourth Quarter and Full Year
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iHeartMedia reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2015 showing no revenue growth on a constant currency basis. In addition to it's radio and digital properties, including iHeartRadio, the company owns old school billboard and outdoor ad providers; and they offered a bright spot in the earnings report. “We continue to be pleased with our progress in transforming the company into a multi-platform, data-rich powerhouse, with our investments driving strong operating results,” said Bob ...
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JazzWeek Radio Chart: February 29, 2016
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All About Jazz publishes the weekly JazzWeek radio chart. Discover new releases, track chart movement, and learn what is being played on jazz radio stations around the United States. Enjoy!
TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 1 1 Ken Fowser Standing Tall (Posi-Tone) 221 238 -17 3 52 1 5 2 2 2 Dr. Lonnie Smith Evolution (Blue Note) 219 234 -15 2 52 2 4 3 5 3 Renee Rosnes Written In The ...Continue Reading
JazzWeek Radio Chart: February 22, 2016
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All About Jazz publishes the weekly JazzWeek radio chart. Discover new releases, track chart movement, and learn what is being played on jazz radio stations around the United States. Enjoy! TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 2 1 Ken Fowser Standing Tall (Posi-Tone) 238 217 +21 6 51 1 4 2 5 2 Dr. Lonnie Smith Evolution (Blue Note) 234 212 +22 6 52 2 3 3 4 3 Stryker / Slagle Band Expanded ...
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JazzWeek Radio Chart: February 15, 2016
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All About Jazz publishes the weekly JazzWeek radio chart. Discover new releases, track chart movement, and learn what is being played on jazz radio stations around the United States. Enjoy!
TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 4 1 Cyrille Aimée Let's Get Lost (Mack Avenue) 223 215 +8 3 54 1 5 2 14 2 Ken Fowser Standing Tall (Posi-Tone) 217 158 +59 11 49 2 3 3 7 3 Jeremy Pelt #JIVECULTURE (HighNote) ...Continue Reading
Royalty Hikes Forces Small Webcasters To Shut Down Hurting Indie And Niche Musicians
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The webcasting platform Live365 was forced to shut down owing to the CRB's new royalty rate hike, which dramatically increased the amount webcasters are required to pay artists and songwriters. Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 A number of issues seemed to have doomed thousands of small webcasters who use the Live365 platform, which closed down today. The webcasters include everything from one man niche programmers dedicated to new music discovery, to smaller radio stations like Smooth Jazz ...
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JazzWeek Radio Chart: February 8, 2016
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All About Jazz publishes the weekly JazzWeek radio chart. Discover new releases, track chart movement, and learn what is being played on jazz radio stations around the United States. Enjoy! TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 2 1 Mack Avenue Superband Live From Detroit Jazz Festival 2015 (Mack Avenue) 247 218 +29 3 57 1 4 2 3 2 Stryker / Slagle Band Expanded Routes (Strikezone) 229 201 +28 5 59 2 4 3 ...
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JazzWeek Radio Chart: February 1, 2016
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All About Jazz publishes the weekly JazzWeek radio chart. Discover new releases, track chart movement, and learn what is being played on jazz radio stations around the United States. Enjoy! TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 1 1 Cory Weeds & The Jeff Hamilton Trio This Happy Madness (Cellar Live) 235 219 +16 2 48 1 9 2 2 2 Mack Avenue Superband Live From Detroit Jazz Festival 2015 (Mack Avenue) 218 211 +7 ...
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