NAB Slams IPEC's Endorsement Of A Performance Royalty

Royalty Kills Jobs

The NAB responded negatively to the U.S INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR's (IPEC) statement endorsing the a "performance right" that would require radio stations to pay a fee to record labels and performers for playing music on-air. NAB EVP DENNIS WHARTON stated:

"This is hardly a new policy position from the WHITE HOUSE. NAB remains unalterably opposed to legislation creating an onerous, jobs-killing fee on AMERICA's hometown radio stations without offsetting provisions and benefits that recognize the the unparalleled promotional value of radio airplay. NAB offered a legislative package to resolve this issue last year, which was summarily rejected by the MUSICFIRST COALTION. Our offer still stands."

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