![]() As for ticketing, bots were evoked as a major concern.Īnd regarding AI, guarding name, image, likeness, and intellectual property was of paramount concern. The discussion of free expression was framed by the Academy-endorsed Restoring Artistic Protection (RAP) Act. In the boardroom, Academy members - in a mix of formal and casual getup - got down to brass tacks, and made heartfelt expressions before Nadler. Congressman Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, swung by said office to meet up with the New York Chapter. ![]() And that just scratches the surface of how the Academy sprung into action nationwide for all music people.Īt the Recording Academy's New York Chapter Office in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan, District Advocate Day kicked off much as it did in 2022. from Long Beach, California to Coral Springs, Florida from Omaha to San Antonio from Philadelphia to Tupelo. These were front of mind across nearly 100 meetings throughout the U.S. The key issues for District Advocate Day 2023 were AI (artificial intelligence), protecting free expression, protecting the live music experience for artists and fans, incentivizing new music via tax fairness, and providing a solution for artists' rights on radio. ![]() Held annually in the fall, this is the largest grassroots advocacy movement for music and its makers.Īs with every year, Recording Academy members from across the country visited the local district offices of their elected representatives in Congress to discuss issues affecting the livelihoods of songwriters, performers, and studio professionals. That's District Advocate Day, whose 2023 iteration rolled around on Oct. Year round, the Recording Academy works tirelessly to advocate for all music people - but one day is especially important. But more consolidation and national programming will.Ĭonversations In Advocacy #62: Songwriters' Guide To DOJ Consent Decree Review If NAB were really concerned about local radio, it would be doing less to promote consolidation and more to help local radio stations, small ownership groups, and community radio stations stay strong and independent.Ĭasey Kasem and AT40 did not kill local radio. Instead of working to help small stations, the NAB has been advocating to lift all remaining restrictions on how many radio stations a large holding company can own. Unfortunately, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has hypocritically opposed such legislation. That’s why creators have supported legislation that would ensure nominal, flat fees for local radio stations, small ownership groups, and community radio stations to clear the rights for the artists’ performance over the air and online.Īs the National Association of Broadcasters' ( CEO testifies in hearings in the House and Senate, their motivation to protect #copyright becomes clear as a one-way street - GRAMMY Advocacy June 5, 2019 Music creators love true local radio and want to help stop the rush to consolidation and national programming. It’s not too late to stop this trend, but the clock is ticking. ![]() Contests and giveaways supporting local businesses are replaced with national advertising spots. News about the local fair is replaced with celebrity gossip. The homegrown DJ is being replaced with someone hundreds or thousands of miles away. Large radio holding companies, like iHeart Radio, know that they can make more money if they imitate and expand AT40’s programming model – one DJ and one playlist that air on multiple stations across the country. While there are still independent local stations and small ownership groups, the foundational idea that local radio stations should be local and diverse is cracking and, in some places, crumbling. Today, the top 20 radio companies own 2,750 radio stations-with many owning multiple stations in the same market. Is big radio getting bigger? - GRAMMY Advocacy December 6, 2018 Casey’s legacy is not just of top hits, but of a harbinger of things to come – consolidation and radio’s diminishing role as a local voice. Today, AT40 rocks on across 400 stations. AT40 aired on seven local radio stations in an era when local DJs ruled the broadcast airwaves. Almost 50 years ago, local radio was forever changed with the debut of "American Top 40," hosted by Casey Kasem. ![]() This week was National Radio Day-a day to celebrate non-profit radio stations and the small, independent radio stations that serve local communities. But more consolidation and national programming will." –Conversations In Advocacy #63 "Casey Kasem and AT40 did not kill local radio. ![]()
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