LPFMs Doomed to Fail?; A Case of Settled Royalties

Discount Registration for AES Show Early registration for the AES convention in New York, Oct. 29–Nov. 1, comes to an end on Friday. Go here for a special NewBay Media Partners discount on registration. Top Stories - 07.27.15 LPFM Is Not Just "Mini-NCE-FM," Group Says A petition from Dave Solomon's Low Power FM Advocacy Group says more than 600 LPFM licenses and CPs have been cancelled or expired since the year 2000. "Without added commercials, more power and primary status, the FCC ties the hands of LPFMs such that they cannot fulfill the basic mandate of LPFM as codified by law and FCC policy." RMLC and SESAC Settle Rates Suit Royalty scheme with rights holder to be more like those with ASCAP and BMI. News & Technology FCC: Regional TIS Gets Green Light BUSINESS: Røde Acquires Aphex DIGITAL RADIO: ZVEI Supports Germany's Digital Strategy LETTERS: Rackley on AM Class As OFF THE BEATEN PATH: Lots o' Links EVENTS: Charlotte Broadcast Hall of Fame Announces First Class Around the Industry Consumer Group Is Sour on Apple (B&C) Consumer Watchdog has asked the Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department to investigate Apple's new streaming music service, suggesting the company is trying to drive out "freemium" services and unfairly dominate the sector. MPR Lays Off Nine in Newsroom (TwinCities.com) Commercial radio isn't the only radio broadcast segment engaging in cuts. Communicators With Michael O'Rielly (C-SPAN) The FCC commissioner speaks his mind. New Radio Station to Hit Valley Airwaves (News Leader) In the mountains of western Virginia, a new LPFM makes its way to the air. Calendar of Events Texas Association of Broadcasters 62nd Annual Convention & Trade Show Aug. 5–6 Renaissance Austin Hotel Austin, Texas SBE Local Chapter Certification Exams Aug. 7–17 Nebraska Broadcasters Association Annual Convention August 11–12 Ramada Plaza Omaha Omaha, Neb. Tennessee Association of Broadcasters Annual Convention August 11–12 Murfreesboro, Tenn. Alabama Broadcasters Engineering Academy ABA Convention Engineering Day Aug. 14 ABA Training Center Hoover, Ala. For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page.

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