Monday, May 18, 2026

Streaming Music Royalty Rates Could Be Appealed

Streaming music copyright royalties could be appealed, but it would be long haul.

Pandora Keeps Signing Direct Deals

Pandora has signed another direct deal with a music publisher.

SAG-AFTRA Not Happy With CRB Decision

SAG-AFTRA is disappointed by the CRB ruling on webcasting rates.
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NPR, Facebook – What Audio Resonates?

NPR and Facebook are trying out an experiment in audio integration.
US Copyright Office

New CRB Rates Draw Intense Interest

New CRB rates draw intense interest.

Mercedes-Benz Integrates iHeartRadio App

Mercedes-Benz is integrating iHeartRadio into 2014-2016 models as part of its mbrace dashboard platform.

Radionomy Gets Ownership Boost From Vivendi

Vivendi has taken a majority ownership stake in Radionomy.

Pandora: ‘We Can Work With’ New Rate

Pandora's McAndrews says "we can work with" the new royalty rates.
Pandora

Pandora, Other Pureplay Rates Goes Up

Pandora’s streaming music royalty rates go up next year.
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Radio Catches a Break From CRB

The Copyright Royalty Board issued new streaming music royalty rates.
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SoundExchange Distributes $204M Streaming Music Royalties in Q3

SoundExchange distributed less money from some streaming music services in Q3 compared to
FCC

Small ‘Net Providers Get a Break on Net Neutrality

The FCC extends exception for small Internet providers Net Neutrality rules.
US Copyright Office

The CRB Has Several Options

The CRB has several options in advance of its release of the new streaming royalty rates.
Pandora

Pandora Continues Signing Direct Publisher Deals

Pandora signs royalty deal with Warner/Chappell Music.
US Copyright Office

Streaming Rate Case to Decide What to Make Public

We should see the new streaming music royalty rates on Wednesday.