If you had any doubts that radio is going to lose its long-standing music royalty exemption, consider this.
National Association of Broadcasters CEO David Rehr resigned yesterday.
Yes, that David Rehr -- who heads the lobby group that represents radio broadcasters.
The David Rehr who is fighting for truth, justice and the no-way-we-pay battle to preserve radio's exemption.
For the record, radio pays enough fees to musicians and publishers.
It is absolutely ridiculous that the music industry is demanding more. Yes, I know they are in a bad way. But so is radio. And the fact remains, without the radio&hellip
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