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Labels, Online Radio Stations Agree On New Royalty Rates; Pandora Will Limit Listening

Jul 7, 2009 4:04 PM

After years of uncertainty, so-called “pureplay” internet broadcasters finally have a copyright deal that should give them enough breathing room to stay in business. The agreement announced today between the record labels and the online radio stations offers an alternative to the higher royalty payments imposed in 2007 by the…

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Streaming Music Sites And SoundExchange Fail To Reach Royalty Deal

Feb 18, 2009 1:29 AM

Negotiations between the Digital Media Association (DiMA) and SoundExchange over royalty fees for streaming music fell apart at the last minute, leaving the two without a deal at the Feb. 15 deadline set by the Webcaster Settlement Act. DiMA members include RealNetworks (NSDQ: RNWK), Pandora and MTV. Billboard reports that…

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