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March 1, 2021
U.S. Recorded Music Revenue Surpasses $12B In 2020
The RECORDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (RIAA) is reporting UNITED STATES recorded music revenues grew 9.2% in 2020 to $12.2 billion at estimated retail value. This is the fifth consecutive year of growth for the industry, as paid subscription … more »
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January 21, 2021
Jessica Rosenworcel Named Acting Chairwoman Of FCC
With AJIT PAI's exit as Chairman of the FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC), Commissioner JESSICA ROSENWORCEL has been named Acting Chairwoman by President BIDEN. ROSENWORCEL said, “I am honored to be designated as the Acting Chairwoman of … more »
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January 18, 2021
Celebrating And Recognizing MLK Day, Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
TODAY (1/18) is MLK DAY, the annual observance of REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING's birthday. A day to remember his contributions that changed the thinking of our nation and the world. DR. KING made a difference through self-sacrifice and unconditional … more »
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December 22, 2020
Music Organizations Applaud DMCA Reform And Balance
Twenty-two music organizations support SENATE JUDICIARY SUBCOMMITTEE on INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CHAIRMAN THOM TILLIS's proposal to restore balance to the DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT (DMCA), that addresses online infringement while fostering the … more »
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November 2, 2020
Independent Broadcasters Association (IBA) Issues Statement On New Nielsen Policy; Nielsen Responds
The INDEPENDENT BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION (IBA) is speaking out on the new NIELSEN ratings policy. Here is the statement from IBA Pres./Exec. Dir. RON STONE, which challenges recent decisions from NIELSEN about data and who can see it. It also goes … more »
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September 1, 2020
Proposed House Bill Would Establish Broadcast Incubator Program
HOUSE ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE Republican Leader Rep. GREG WALDEN (R-OR) has introduced a bill that would establish an incubator program to promote radio and television ownership diversity. The Broadcast Diversity in Leadership Act would create a … more »
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June 1, 2020
Bumper Morgan Has Died At Age 59
ALL ACCESS is saddened to pass along the news that BUMPER MORGAN (aka SCOTT BEELS) has passed away (5/24) at age 59 after a yearlong battle with AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS (ALS). He was surrounded by his wife of 32 years, KIM, and his children … more »
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May 29, 2020
Texas Country Music Awards Finalists Announced
Five terrestrial radio stations, five broadcast personalities and five internet stations are among the nominees for the TEXAS COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS. Nominees in 21 categories, including 17 devoted to artists, albums and singles, were announced YESTERDAY … more »
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May 21, 2020
Copyright Office Review Of DMCA Safe Harbors Says System Is 'Unbalanced,' While Music Industry, Artists Groups Say Big Tech Should Fix It
The U.S. COPYRIGHT OFFICE has released the results of its multiyear study of the DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT, Section 512 of the Copyright Act, concluding that the law's safe harbor system today is "unbalanced" and calling on CONGRESS … more »
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April 24, 2020
FCC Approves Use Of 6 GHz Band For Unlicensed Devices
The FCC has opened 1,200 MHz of the 6 GHz band to unlicensed use. The unanimous vote was heralded by the Commission as a way to "usher in Wi-Fi 6, the next generation of Wi-Fi, and play a major role in the growth of the Internet of Things." The … more »