Rescue Internet Radio

Even if Royalties for Web Radio Fall, Revenue Remains Elusive

Stevie Converse — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:04:43 -0700

Media Minutes: October 3, 2008

candace — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:56:59 -0700

There are over a million wireless microphones in use across the country. But most of them are illegal and squatting on airwaves that could be used for low-cost Internet access. And Congress helps to protect Internet Radio.

Media Minutes (2008-10-03)

candace — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:54:43 -0700

Wireless microphones are used by theater groups, churches, amateur musicians, karaoke singers across the country use them because they’re convenient and versatile. There’s only one problem: Most of them are illegal. And Congress helps to protect Internet Radio.

Congress Protects Internet Radio

Stevie Converse — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:57:31 -0700

House Passes Webcaster Bill

Stevie Converse — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:02:35 -0700

Pandora, Webcasting Appear Headed for Senate

Stevie Converse — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:30:44 -0700

Congress Expected to Move on Copyright, Internet Radio Issues

Stevie Converse — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:58:23 -0700

Media Minutes: August 29, 2008

candace — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:53:40 -0700

The courts have ruled on some important issues involving copyrights of recorded music and TV programs. And Internet radio businesses are in danger of shutting down because of high royalty fees.

Media Minutes (2008-08-29)

candace — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:46:49 -0700

Future of the Internet

Neal Bastek — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 10:53:14 -0800

We have arrived at a critical juncture in media -- a moment when traditional media is in disarray, and a new type of communications is on the rise.

Local Radio Now

Holiday Shapiro — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 09:45:47 -0700

LPFM campaign. we want more low power radio stations

Web Radio Seeks Resolution

Stevie Converse — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 08:44:31 -0700

Internet radio webcasters are hoping a Senate hearing today will renew legislators' interest in their negotiations with the recording industry over royalty fees.

Online and on the Edge

Stevie Converse — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:05:32 -0700

Late last year John Draper, a 41-year-old computer programmer, awoke in his house here with a stomach-churning problem.

Who Controls Media Today and How the People Can Take it Back

Stevie Converse — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 07:02:18 -0700

Most progressives already know that the nation's media is in the hands of the few, the rich, the white, and the male.

Webcasting Royalty Drama Continues

Stevie Converse — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 04:28:29 -0700

Like the backstabbing villain in a bad soap opera, sneaky SoundExchange has continued offering deceptive, unhelpful, so-called concessions to webcasters after new webcasting royalty rates read more

Senators Wyden and Brownback Promise to Push Internet Radio Equality Act

Stevie Converse — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 08:21:50 -0700

Things haven't looked great for internet radio stations for a while now, and though SoundExchange has put a pause on the rate hikes while it's

The Internet Needs to Always be Free and Clear for the People

Stevie Converse — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 07:31:38 -0700

[Editor's note: This post appeared on OpenLeft.com in the Legislation 2.0 blog that is discussing broadband issues in order to craft national broadband legislation with Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.).]

Web Radio Battles Efforts to Expand Royalties for Music

Stevie Converse — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 07:03:08 -0700

Even President Bush's toughest critics would forgive him his confusion when, at a forum in Nashville, Tenn., last week, he was asked if he would support the payment of "a statutory royalty to the perf

Internet Broadcasters Say Hefty New Fees Could Mute a Diverse and Growing Medium

Stevie Converse — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:43:47 -0700

Stops on the Internet dial

• Live365.com — More than 6,500 channels of music, a majority of it programmed by dedicated amateurs and niche enthusiasts.

Net Radio Negotiations Hit Snag over DRM

Stevie Converse — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 07:52:21 -0700

Now a new spat appears to be brewing between the Digital Media Association (DiMA), a lobby group representing large Webcasters like Pandora, Yahoo, RealNetworks and AOL, and SoundExchange, the group t