Marvell Scott Controversy Raises Questions About His Actions
Radio industry insider Kevin Ross weighs in on the Marvell Scott controversy, Tavis Smiley's career trajectory, and the looming performance tax impact on radio stations....
Tag : performance tax
NEW ADS URGE OPPOSITION TO PERFORMANCE TAX ON LOCAL RADIO
New advertising campaign launches to oppose proposed performance tax on local radio stations. The initiative aims to prevent additional fees that would impact radio broadcasters....
Groups Unite Against Radio Performance Tax
Diverse organizations including NOBEL/Women, Intertribal Agriculture Council, and US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce join Free Radio Alliance to oppose performance tax on radio stations....
Cathy Hughes Criticizes Dionne Warwick’s Performance
Cathy Hughes publicly criticizes Dionne Warwick over the performance tax issue, claiming radio made Warwick's career and questioning her recent relevance....
Kevin’s Summary: Cathy Hughes Campaign Tragedy
Trae's lawsuit against Radio One alleging defamation comes at a critical time for Cathy Hughes' 'Save Black Radio' campaign on performance tax issues....
NAB EVP responds to Commerce Dept. letter on performance tax
NAB Executive VP Dennis Wharton responds to Commerce Department support for performance tax legislation, citing concerns about job losses and foreign record label profits....
RF READER STATES: Urban Radio Undercharging for Ads
RadioFacts reader argues urban radio stations undercharge for advertising despite Black consumers' $913 billion buying power, addressing performance tax concerns....
RECORD LABEL EXEC: RADIO KEY TO BREAKING ARTISTS
RCA Records Senior Vice President of Pop Promotion Peter Gray became the latest record executive to single out radio airplay for its unparalleled role in...
Nate Quick’s Untimely Death Shows Listener’s Interest in DJs
For many years, urban radio has tried desperately to claim the music as the star of the station… I think this came about via constipated...
Performance Tax a Wasted Effort?
The more I watch this fight over artists wanting to be paid for their music the less sense it makes. These artists are trying to...
Urban Radio: Cutting Salaries to Pay Performance Tax?
As you know the debate rages on about the Performance Tax paid to artists for radio using their music. Are you willing as a radio...
Cathy Hughes & Others Oppose Performance Tax
Tom Joyner , host of “The Tom Joyner Morning Show (TJMS) ,” and other leading minority radio broadcasters held a congressional staff briefing on Capitol...