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iHeartMedia Agrees to New Transparency Rules | Music News
iHeartMedia, America’s largest radio company, has reached a major settlement with the FCC over allegations of “showola” — a modern twist on payola — where artists were allegedly pressured to play gigs for free or cheap in exchange for more airplay. Though iHeart didn’t admit wrongdoing or pay fines, it agreed to new reporting rules requiring detailed disclosures on song play rates versus live event appearances within 60 days. The FCC’s goal? To ensure artists — especially newcomers — aren’t unfairly sidelined by corporate deals, and that popularity is earned through music, not favors…
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