A2IM announce US radio's new 'rules of engagement'
A2IM has drafted eight self-regulatory rules for radio firms to follow in dealings with music companies, as part of a settlement with the FCC over payola.…
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Entercom settles with Spitzer over payola allegations
Radio firm Entercom has settled with New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer over payola, paying a $4.25 million fine, without admitting liability.…
CBS makes peace with Spitzer over payola investigation
CBS has become the first broadcaster to settle with New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, pledging stricter rules and paying $2 million in fines.…
More payola gossip
A Universal source says its payola settlement delays were because some practices were within FCC radio rules, while radio group Entercom plans to fight Spitzer in court.…
Universal reaches settlement with Spitzer over payola
Universal Music Group has become the third major to settle with New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer over payola, agreeing to pay a $12 million charitable donation.…
Spitzer accuses FCC of going soft on payola
Eliot Spitzer accuses the FCC of undermining his payola investigation by negotiating inadequate fines with radio groups, while Entercom prepares to fight his case in court.…
Spitzer sues radio group Entercom over payola
New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer has sued radio company Entercom, alleging it traded airtime for payments from record labels, and criticised the FCC for inaction.…
Spitzer to subpoena radio groups over payola probe
New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer is subpoenaing Clear Channel, Entercom and Infinity for correspondence with record companies as his payola investigation continues.…
Look into payola
The US Federal Communications Commission will investigate payola allegations in radio, including the firing of Dave Universal and claims that Armstrong Williams took money to promote Bush education policy.…