Tuesday, September 13
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Lisner Auditorium

11: Radio, Radio: A Discussion on Payola

Pay-for-play between radio and record labels has long been a hushed reality in the music industry. Now, New York State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer and the FCC are not only talking about the illegal practice out loud, but they’re taking action to expose and eliminate it. What is the impact of payola on radio, record labels, musicians and citizens? Will these investigations make the radio landscape better?

Opening Remarks by Terryl Brown Clemons Assistant Deputy Attorney General, Division of Public Advocacy, NYS Attorney General's Office

Panelists:
Neda Ulaby Reporter, National Public Radio (moderator)
Jared Ball Educator and Journalist, FreeMix Radio: The Original Mixtape Radio Show
Thomas Hazlett Professor of Law and Economics, George Mason University
Jeff McClusky President/CEO, Jeff McClusky & Associates
Don Rose Acting President, A2IM
Andy Schwartzman President and CEO, Media Access Project
Jacob Slichter author/drummer, Semisonic

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