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iHeartMedia Settles FCC Payola Probe | Hip-Hop News
iHeartMedia just settled with the FCC over allegations it skirted payola rules by secretly linking free artist performances at its concerts to increased radio spins — a move that could’ve violated decades-old broadcasting laws. Though the company denied wrongdoing, it agreed to a consent decree requiring stricter internal controls, employee training, and ongoing FCC oversight to ensure transparency in artist promotions. The case, focused solely on iHeart’s event partnerships, closes without a trial — letting both sides avoid further legal drama while reigniting debate over how old music…
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