FCC Probes iHeartRadio On Alleged Payola Violations

FCC Probes iHeartRadio On Alleged Payola Violations As Broader Enforcement Ramps Up
The Federal Communications Commission warns radio station owners it’s taking action on so-called “payola” violations. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr sent a letter to iHeartMedia CEO Robert Pittman on Monday,
FCC chair writes to iHeartMedia with pointed ‘payola’ questions
The new chair of US regulator the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has written to the boss of iHeartMedia with some pointed questions about its live music events. Brendan Carr wants to know […]
FCC Puts iHeart Under The Artist Performance ‘Payola’ Microscope
Specifically, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr requested detailed information about artist compensation and airplay policies concerning the iHeartCountry Festival 2025.
FCC Probes iHeartMedia Following Accusations of Payola Law Violations
The Federal Communications Commission has warned radio station owners that it is cracking down on what it describes as “payola” practices. In a letter sent Monday to iHeartMedia CEO Robert Pittman, FCC chairman Brendan Carr says the FCC is scrutinizing the company’s activity particularly around the live music events it hosts throughout the year.
FCC Launches Probe Into iHeartMedia’s Alleged Payola Practices
The FCC has launched a probe into whether iHeartMedia violates “payola” laws by using radio airplay as leverage booking artists at its annual country festival.
iHeartCountry Festival Comes Under Scrutiny in FCC Payola Investigation
The iHeartCountry Festival is being scrutinized in an FCC payola investigation into whether radio stations are exchanging airplay for free shows.
Trump's New FCC Chair Investigates iHeartMedia for Possible 'Payola' Violations
The Federal Communications Commission is asking iHeartMedia to prove it isn't making music artists perform without full compensation in exchange for better radio airplay, a possible violation of U.S.
Trump’s FCC Is Investigating Music Industry Payola Claims
FCC chairman Brendan Carr, in a letter to iHeartMedia CEO Robert Pittman on Monday, said that the inquiry relates to possible ...
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FCC Chairman Questions iHeart About Artist Compensation at Music Festivals
Brandan Carr has sent a letter to iHeartMedia asking pointed questions on how the broadcaster is procuring talent for its ...
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Report: House GOP To Get FCC Briefing On Soros/Audacy Probe
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is expected to brief GOP lawmakers on an FCC probe into George Soros and his influence on local ...
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CRTC Approves Bell Media Divestment To Vista Radio
The owner of 52 radio stations across three Canadian provinces and the Northwest Territories led by President Bryan Edwards ...
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Xperi Asks FCC to Reject Challenge to Asymmetric Sideband Order
(Read the iHeart filing.) Oppositions to the Press petition also were filed by Educational Media Foundation and CMG Media Corp. The latter told the FCC: “As the record in this docket shows, radio ...