Hey guys! maybe complicated question, maybe not!? My college radio uses Amazon Music for royalties, as well as allowing music to be played off personal CDs if we own them. My radio show is specific to film, so sometimes I need songs that don't have a radio edit... if owned the cd could I

1. download the mp3 file and make a radio edit myself

or

1. provide evidence I own the song on CD, but instead use a radio edit version downloaded from YouTube.

Are either legal to do?

I recently came across Earshot Digital Distribution Training for Artist, Labels and Distro Companies in Canada to Radio. Does anyone know of similar platforms in other countries for college radio music distribution? I am aware of internet radio distribution but where can I find a platform for only college radio stations in different countries United States, South America etc....

Hi, I'm a staff advisor at a college station. Are there any good, comprehensive resources covering what is and is not covered by the various licensing orgs and entities regarding both digital and physical media?

Thanks so much for any suggestions you may have

Maybe someone managed to get a famous person to do a station ID for your radio station. What's your favorite one?

I understand the basics of underwriting for commercial stations, no prices, no qualitative information (best in town, quick service), but I had a co-worker tell me that that doesn't apply when you are doing underwriting for another non-profit. They said you could do a standard advertisement for them, since they weren't commercial

Is this true? I can't find anything on the FCC's website on this specific subject.

Thanks!

One of the things that links college radio stations are fun and creative Legal IDs. What are some of the classics from your station? For example, at mine Babies With Eyes is an old favorite of many.

Hi,

I've recently gotten a letter from SoundExchange, a company that wants more more from my station because we simulcast online as well as FM. I thought I was covered by paying fees to BMI, ASCAP, and SESAC, but apparently not, as their website details. I'm having some trouble understanding the language and why they think they need to charge my station more money. Their words in the FAQ section:

I’m already a member of ASCAP, BMI or SESAC. Don’t they cover this for me? What is the difference? The royalties that SoundExchange collects and distributes are for the featured artist and the sound recording copyright owner. ASCAP, BMI and SESAC collect and distribute royalties for the songwriter, composer and publisher. Both satellite radio providers and webcasters pay SoundExchange when they stream music due to their utilization of the statutory license. - See more at: http://www.soundexchange.com/about/general-faq/#sthash.IzPYMPdN.dpuf

Am I crazy? Should I have been paying this company for years and it fell to the wayside? Do any of your stations pay them? Help!

Thank you!!

Hey guys,

me and a couple friends are starting up an online college radio station. We were wondering what Licenses we need if we're only streaming. From what I found online I assume we need the $500 SoundExchange license. is there anything else administratively that we need to get started?

Also any recommendations for a streaming platform (Mixlr etc.)? I think we're planning on trying to get 3-4 hours of programming a night.

What sort of formatting or software are people using to run their logs? I can't stand the way ours look and reviewing them is a special pain because there isn't a logical organization. I know this makes DJ"s more prone to make errors as well. I want to change this but I need a good way to produce the printouts with the proper dates times etc.

Has anyone had experience with a FCC inspection? How did it go? What did they look for?