Re: Nail in streaming's coffin

["Bob Nelson...WMWM" <bobonradio@yahoo.com>]

On the syndicated Howie Carr show (originating
from WRKO), it was just announced that they, too
can no longer stream on the Web due to this. (And that
would probably mean all Entercom stations/shows.)
But they think they can find a way to put a stream on
the Net without ads, which would enable them to get by
the AFTRA rules.

--- Howard Glazer <hmglaz@webtv.net> wrote:
> From the WDRC-FM e-mail newsletter:
> 
>  
> If you enjoy listening to DRC-FM online, you should
> be aware that due to
> the American Federation of Television and Radio
> Artist's streaming fee
> demands for commercials using union talent, Buckley
> Broadcasting has
> chosen to suspend all Internet streams until further
> notice. We
> apologize for any inconvenience that this causes.
> For more information:
> http://209.57.80.48/aftra.htm
> 
> ======
> 
> So could AFTRA's demands conceivably end all
> streaming of commercial
> radio? I'd imagine this kills the New Britain Rock
> Cats' streaming
> plans. 
> 
> What happens if the companies that own MLB flagship
> stations decide to
> follow Buckley's lead and get off the Internet? Can
> MLB obligate them to
> supply a stream, as it does with Infiniy for Mets
> games on WFAN?
> 
> Howard
>  
> 


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