SoundExchange and Broadcasters Settle on New Rates for 2026-2030, Await CRB Approval

SoundExchange and Broadcasters Settle on New Rates for 2026-2030, Await CRB Approval

SoundExchange and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) have reached a broad rate settlement that includes per performance rates rising from $0.0025 this year to $0.0032 in 2030 for non-subscription digital audio transmissions. The expansive settlement, which covers the period of 2026-2030, allows SoundExchange and the NAB to forego the usually expensive Copyright Royalty Board rate trials, but the settlement still needs formal approv…

@SoundExchange and NAB Agree on Increased Royalty Rates for Commercial Broadcasters

Today, SoundExchange and @nabtweets announced an agreement on increased non-subscription rates applicable to Commercial Broadcasters and other royalty payment details. Read more: https://t.co/sXuMG77Qb0 pic.twitter.com/ShbszI8mgR— SoundExchange (@SoundExchange) April 16, 2025

ACRAS 2025 cancelled over radio royalties stoush

The 2025 Australian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRAs) have been officially put on hold, with Commercial Radio Australia (CRA) informing members of the decision via an internal memorandum. According to Radio Today, the peak industry body cited “significant cost pressures incurred from ongoing legal matters with the PPCA” as a key reason for pausing the annual celebration of commercial radio’s top talent. The Phonographic Performance Company of Aust…

NAB, SoundExchange Set Royalty Terms for Streaming Commercial Radio

The NAB and SoundExchange have announced an agreement on performance rates for commercial stations that stream their broadcasts online. The deal covers “non-subscription streaming” by commercial broadcasters for the period from 2026—2030. Payments are made to performers and record labels when their recorded music is streamed online. Noncommercial stations pay separate rates.  The agreement sets royalty rates in advance of the Copyright Royalty B…

NAB, SoundExchange Reach Accord On Radio Streaming Fees.

SoundExchange and the National Association of Broadcasters have reached a deal over how much money commercial radio stations will pay in royalties to simulcast online. Terms of the new deal — which still needs Copyright Royalty Board approval

SoundExchange, NAB Finalize Royalty Rate Framework for 2026–2030 Period

April 17, 2025 — Washington, D.C. — SoundExchange and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) have struck a critical agreement on streaming royalty rates for non-subscription services provided by commercial broadcasters. The deal, reached ahead of the Copyright Royalty Board’s Web VI proceedings, outlines a roadmap through 2030 that benefits both creators and broadcasters. Key details of the settlement include: *Performance Royalty Rate I…