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Fight Looms Over Internet Radio Royalty Rates
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November 3, 2005

The battle over Internet radio song royalties could be starting up 
once again. On the one side, the Digital Media Association (DiMA) has 
filed a proposal with the Copyright Royalty Board, setting new rates 
and terms for royalties for Internet radio. DiMA suggests that 
broadcasters pay 5.5 percent of revenues, nearly half of the current 
rate of 10.9 percent.

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On the other hand, SoundExchange, which represents the recording 
industry, wants to hike the rates for 2006-2010 up to at least 30 
percent for Internet broadcasters. According to Radio And Internet 
Newsletter, other proposed factors could bring the number up to 37.5 
percent. Other suggested changes could more than double the current rates.

more at: http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=140533




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