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FilmWeek

Court Rules on Net Radio

By FilmWeek Staff
Published Jul 13, 2007 12:00 PM
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Court Rules on Net Radio
It's a time of desperation for Internet radio fans, as broadcasters will soon be faced with heightened fees after a federal appeals court refused to block a decision by Congress earlier this year to increase music royalties. The rates will steadily hike through 2010, with more than 20 percent increases per year. Patt discusses the devastating effects this may have for smaller, independent broadcasters. * Eliot Van Buskirk, columnist and blogger for Wired.com * Jake Ward, spokesperson for SaveNetRadio.org, coalition of artists, labels, listeners and webcasters
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It's a time of desperation for Internet radio fans, as broadcasters will soon be faced with heightened fees after a federal appeals court refused to block a decision by Congress earlier this year to increase music royalties. The rates will steadily hike through 2010, with more than 20 percent increases per year. Patt discusses the devastating effects this may have for smaller, independent broadcasters.

* Eliot Van Buskirk, columnist and blogger for Wired.com
* Jake Ward, spokesperson for SaveNetRadio.org, coalition of artists, labels, listeners and webcasters