Comments on: Now, hold on. You’re not takin’ my radio.

By: Autumnbear

Autumnbear — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 06:26:00 +0000

Royalty rates, this is what the artists and studios earn and are entitled to, right? From sales and fees based on their works?
I’m just wondering if anyone knows why these rates have tripled? I know that artists work hard at their craft, and deserve to be paid for it… But tripled?
I can understand why broadcasters can’t afford this change; they probably make very little as it is off the skimmings in place already.
My question is: Are we fighting the royalty rate increase itself? Which has led to broadcasters being unable to make ends meet? Or are we fighting to keep both high royalty rates for the artists, and make the music affordable?
A little clarification before I poke my nose into government sites please. O_x

By: Katy

Katy — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 06:36:40 +0000

Good question Autumnbear - It’s the rates hike we’re fighting. The increase mostly serves the RIAA and major label artists. And really more the RIAA *labels* than their own artists. This is largely about corporate greed, but I think they may be cutting off their own nose to spite their face on this one. There’s more info in the sites I linked above.

By: Autumnbear

Autumnbear — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 06:47:03 +0000

You’re up late
I read the site, and I THOUGHT it was just the rate hike we would be fighting… However, I was a little unsure. A few people actually BELIEVE that you can maintain high rate earnings with these royalties, AND at the same time keep the costs of hosting minimal. I’m glad I’m not joining a fight where we all believe in a rubber budget!
Alright. Let’s make those head honchos sweat then.

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