I view media as a kind of ecosystem, and it’s axiomatic that ecosystems require diversity to survive. So when I hear that small Internet radio stations might be squeezed by bad legislation, it concerns me greatly. Please read and take action immediately by following the link below.
Take Action: Rescue Internet Radio:
Online music is in danger. In March, the Copyright Royalty Board announced a decision that could drastically impact the variety and diversity of music available on the Internet. All “webcasters,” nonprofit and for-profit, small and large, face a massive hike in the royalties they pay every time they play a song. The exorbitant fees could put small, independent webcasters out of business and force the large webcasters to adopt the cookie-cutter model of traditional radio. The fees would be unsustainable for public radio webcasters who would be forced to significantly reduce the alternative and cultural programming they offer.
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