the coalition has convened more than 50 meetings with lawmakers and about three dozen artists from their states, including The Sugarhill Gang of “Rapper’s Delight” fame.
En el otro lado están los representantes de la radio que tratan de distinguirse de las radios en internet, que si pagan derechos, y reivindicar su labor en la promoción y venta de discos:
But there’s no comparison between broadcast radio and those other mediums, said National Association of Broadcasters spokesman Dennis Wharton.
“The value of over-the-air play so far outweighs these other technologies — whether it’s satellite radio or Web streaming, it’s not a true comparison. Ask any artist what they’d prefer to be played on,” Wharton said.
To bolster its point, the NAB released a study this week that found local radio airplay generated from $1.5 billion to $2.4 billion in album and digital track sales.
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