The radio industry has long been a powerful force in the music business, with airplay on popular stations playing a crucial role in an artist's success. However, the influence of record labels on radio airplay charts has come under scrutiny in recent years. Targeted payments and overnight spins are just two of the tactics used by record labels to boost their artists' chart positions. Mediabase, the leading provider of airplay charts in the United States, is often at the center of these controversies. While some argue that these practices are simply part of the game, others believe they undermine the integrity of the charts and unfairly disadvantage independent artists. The debate over the relationship between record labels and radio airplay charts is sure to continue for years to come.
Plus, the entertainment industry is currently facing a major upheaval as both SAG-AFTRA and WGA are considering going on strike. SAG-AFTRA's National Board has voted unanimously to ask its members for strike authorization, while the Writers Guild continues week 3 of their writers' strike. The major issue at stake is the lack of a fair contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). These organizations are fighting for better pay, better working conditions, and better benefits for their members. The potential strike could have a significant impact on the industry, with delays in productions and possible losses in revenue for studios and networks. It remains to be seen how negotiations will progress, but both sides are standing firm in their demands.
Targeted Payments and Overnight Spins: How Labels Influence Airplay Charts
Documents obtained by Billboard show how payments from labels to one independent radio promoter seemingly result in spins at specific stations.
https://www.billboard.com/pro/radio-record-labels-payments-overnight-airplay/
Will EVs—or Just Plain Progress—Kill the Broadcast Radio Star?
As AM radios start disappearing from dashboards, many wonder how long it will be until FM follows.
Trading of Audacy Shares Halted as New York Stock Exchange Plans to Delist Company https://www.billboard.com/pro/audacy-shares-suspended-new-york-stock-exchange-delisted/ via @billboard
Broadcasters Say AI Is Teeming With Potential – And Concerns. https://www.insideradio.com/free/broadcasters-say-ai-is-teeming-with-potential-and-concerns/article_6a55e6f2-f2e8-11ed-89f9-7b395d00d278.html
IAB Podcast Upfront Notebook: iHeart, Audacy, NPR, Cumulus, Wondery, WNYC, Sony, Paramount.
https://www.insideradio.com/free/iab-podcast-upfront-notebook-iheart-audacy-npr-cumulus-wondery-wnyc-sony-paramount/article_c87888f8-f2e7-11ed-8252-2b0686c91d8e.html
iHeartMedia launches branded podcast studio as buyers say distribution and scale are key
https://digiday.com/media/iheartmedia-launches-branded-podcast-studio-as-buyers-say-distribution-and-scale-are-key/
Techsurvey: Localness, Personality Still Drive AM/FM Listening, But There Are Red Flags.
https://www.insideradio.com/free/techsurvey-localness-personality-still-drive-am-fm-listening-but-there-are-red-flags/article_94f7e4fa-efc8-11ed-949f-7f8e62f689a3.html
FCC’s Annual Fee Proposal Would Cut Radio Costs, Especially For Small Market Stations.
https://www.insideradio.com/free/fcc-s-annual-fee-proposal-would-cut-radio-costs-especially-for-small-market-stations/article_a5eed692-f47d-11ed-9991-f76b1f6caa02.html
Country Ties Pop on Top, R&B Overtakes Hip-Hop: The State of the Hot 100 Top 10 in 2023 Q1
A look at the latest trends in the chart's top 10, as analyzed by Hit Songs Deconstructed.
https://www.billboard.com/pro/state-of-hot-100-top-10-q1-2023-hit-songs-deconstrcuted/
SAG-AFTRA’s National Board Votes Unanimously To Ask Members For Strike Authorization https://deadline.com/2023/05/sag-aftra-strike-authorization-vote-membership-1235371123/
Major Labels to Send ‘Takedown Notices’ to Streaming Services for AI Soundalikes
Companies will lean on artists' rights of publicity to request removals, which platforms seem open to acting on.
WGA Strike: As Broadcast Fights For Survival, “Divided” AMPTP Could Face Splintering Over Conflicting Agendas https://deadline.com/2023/05/wga-strike-broadcast-survival-divided-amptp-splintering-old-new-media-1235359488/
David Zaslav Suggests Rival Streamers Should Bundle Together: If We Don’t Do It Ourselves “It Will Be Done To Us”
https://deadline.com/2023/05/david-zaslav-streamers-max-bundle-1235371789/
Free Speech Video Platform Rumble Makes Its Move Into Audio With Callin Buyout.
https://www.insideradio.com/free/free-speech-video-platform-rumble-makes-its-move-into-audio-with-callin-buyout/article_1dcb9b38-f47d-11ed-bfdf-6b6e876a78de.html
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