"The Edge" on "Smooth Jazz"

[Roger Kirk]

David Tomm wrote:
>...Most successful SJ stations are consulted by Broadcast 
> Architecture, a firm specializing in smooth jazz.  They're big believers 
> in adding more out of format vocals and crossover hits to maintain TSL 
> and bring in younger listeners.  This company also runs a record label 
> with many of their own artists popping up on their consulted stations. 

Somehow, this exudes a whiff of Payola, conflict of interest or 
something akin.  Do they do disclaimers?