This transcript from a Billboard podcast examines the enduring relevance and shifting landscape of the radio industry. Featured guest Michael Huppy, CEO of Sound Exchange, explains how terrestrial radio remains a massive business despite significant competition from streaming services and social media. The conversation highlights a controversial US policy where recording artists receive no royalties from AM/FM broadcasts, unlike the songwriters who created the music. Additionally, the sources address the rise of digital radio, the impact of corporate consolidation, and the emerging challenges posed by artificial intelligence in broadcasting. Future legislative efforts like the American Music Fairness Act are also discussed as potential solutions to modernise performer compensation.
The source, a transcript from a YouTube video, outlines the key differences between music distribution and music publishing administration. Music distributors are responsible for...
Don't Leave Money on the Table: Your Essential Guide to Collecting Music Royalties and Building a Sustainable Career The source provides an extensive guide...
This Billboard podcast episode examines the lucrative holiday music industry, a unique market where seasonal tracks generate over $177 million annually in the United...
