The goal of FMC’s research program is to execute statistically sound research that provides musicians, policymakers, the public and the media with a clear analysis of issues at the intersection of music, law, technology, and policy. Since 2001, FMC has published research on media ownership, the effects of the 1996 Telecommunications Act on musicians and the public, payola, musicians’ opinions about changes in the digital landscape, and musicians’ access to health insurance.
Research
Reports & Surveys
Same Old Song: New York State Edition
An Analysis of Radio Playlists in a Post FCC-Consent Decree World
Jun 30 2009
In April 2007, the Federal Communications Commission and the nation’s four largest radio station group owners – Clear Channel, CBS Radio, Citadel and Entercom – signed a voluntary agreement as a response to collected evidence and widespread allegations about payola influencing what gets played on the radio. read more
Same Old Song
An Analysis of Radio Playlists in a Post FCC-Consent Decree World
Apr 29 2009
In April 2007, the Federal Communications Commission and the nation’s four largest radio station group owners – Clear Channel, CBS Radio, Citadel and Entercom – signed a voluntary agreement as a response to collected evidence and widespread allegations about payola influencing what gets played on the radio. read more
More Static
Independent Labels and Commercial Airplay 18 Months After the FCC Consent Decree and the "Rules of Engagement"
Oct 20 2008
Fact Sheets
FMC in the News
Recent press stories that mention FMC’s work
- Live Nation-Ticketmaster merger raises concerns for Spaceland, indie promotersJanuary 29, 2010
