Some have privately lamented the that the genre's current surge could feed long-term negative perceptions about it at a time when the industry is trying to diversify.
The format isn't known for chasing viral trends of the moment, but many programmers are embracing the out-of-nowhere hit, while others are more hesitant.
The Radio Music Licensing Committee is still awaiting the outcome of appeal, in effort to combine the processes and pit the PROs against each other.
The lawsuit claims SiriusXM is bundling its streaming and satellite services as part of a scheme to “grossly underpay the royalties it owes.”
The radio company did see a 13% rise in podcasting revenue as it anticipates an overall recovery in the ad market later this year.
Cumulus Media's share price rose 16% after Q2 earnings and is more than 2.5 times above the 52-week low of $2.57 from May 9.
The determination sets inflation-adjusted rates at $.0026 per paid subscription stream.
That said, some titles -- like "I Will Always Love You" -- are off limits.
Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo, a 2022 Radio Hall of Fame inductee, will serve as master of ceremonies for the Nov. 2 event.
Their allegations against Adrian Strong span a decade and include coercion, drugging and rape. He vehemently denies the accusations and says the relationships were consensual.
