LIVE:The future of Internet Radio,Fees/license, none support from Reggae Artist

A comprehensive analysis of the radio industry in Europe and the USA - market trends, major players, consumer needs, changing technology and future outlook

Did you know that 45% of listeners in the USA rely on their smart phones to access Internet radio and that the German government is expected to vote on a new law that would mandate that all radios sold from 2015 be capable of receiving DAB? SBD's new report titled 'The future of Broadcast and Internet radio in the car' is packed with such insights about the radio industry in Europe and the USA. With this report you can examine how consumer needs and legislative policies are transforming the radio landscape. An analysis of the key players in the market is provided to further your understanding.Gain unparalleled insight into the future outlook of various radio platforms and forecast their growth in the automotive industry. With expert recommendations on managing the balance between HD, Satellite and Internet radio, you can be confident of making the right strategic decision in this turbulent market.Internet radio stations are classified by the FCC  as Commercial Webcasters. Each station has an annual licensing fee $500.00 dollars plus Royalty fees for the 2012 rate at $0.0021 per performance or play per song. This doesn't include any business licensing fees. The cheapest part is the "Notice Of Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License fee from the U.S Copyright Office which is a one time fee of $25.00 dollars.