It seems that NPR will be leading the fight against the recently announced increase in internet radio prices.
The internationally known public radio station released a statement condemning the recent move, which estimates to cost most small internet radio stations as much as 100% of revenue, or more. NPR’s stance is that internet radio serves a “non-profit” and “public service” function, therefore certain concessions should be made. Additionally, the new rates for internet are also much more expensive than their on-air rates, though oddly enough internet radio reaches a much smaller audience. NPR’s VP of communication stated the following about the new rates and NPR’s course of action:
This decision penalizes public radio stations for fulfilling their mandate, it penalizes emerging and non-mainstream musical artists who have always relied on public radio for visibility and ultimately it penalizes the American public, whose local station memberships and taxes will be necessary to cover the millions of dollars that will now be required as payment. On behalf of the public radio system, NPR will pursue all possible action to reverse this decision, which threatens to severely reduce local stations’ public service and limit the reach of the entire music community.
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Source It seems that NPR will be leading the fight against the recently announced increase in internet radio prices.
The internationally known public radio station released a statement condemning the recent move, which estimates to cost most small internet radio stations as much as 100% of revenue, or more. NPR’s stance is that internet radio serves a “non-profit” and “public service” function, therefore certain concessions should be made. Additionally, the new rates for internet are also much more expensive than their on-air rates, though oddly enough internet radio reaches a much smaller audience. NPR’s VP of communication stated the following about the new rates and NPR’s course of action:
This decision penalizes public radio stations for fulfilling their mandate, it penalizes emerging and non-mainstream musical artists who have always relied on public radio for visibility and ultimately it penalizes the American public, whose local station memberships and taxes will be necessary to cover the millions of dollars that will now be required as payment. On behalf of the public radio system, NPR will pursue all possible action to reverse this decision, which threatens to severely reduce local stations’ public service and limit the reach of the entire music community.