Posted by Ken Haelig on September 22, 2005 at 10:24:39:
In Reply to: Re: Satellite misconceptions shortcomings posted by JoeFrancis on September 21, 2005 at 18:01:59:
My point is, that rather than being a solution, the growth of satellite is only going to multiply the problems that terrestrial radio is perceived to have at this time.
For oldies fans in particular, I'm saying (not for the first time) that satellite is only a temporary reprieve. Don't imagine this is a permanent solution, because they don't love you (the listener) any more than terrestrial station-owners do. Therefore, it's just a matter of time before satellite oldies fans are marginalized by the same business & commercial forces acting on all broadcast media.
Internet may be wild & free now, but how long before royalties become an issue? Remember it's also a broadcast medium, and for the moment there is no compensation to ASCAP/BMI. Again I'm sure that's just a temporary state of affairs, as the artists and copyright holders will be looking for compensation at some point. (Justifiably, I might add.)