FCC Probes iHeartMedia

FCC Probes iHeartMedia Following Accusations of Payola Law Violations
The Federal Communications Commission has warned radio station owners that it is cracking down on what it describes as “payola” practices. In a letter sent Monday to iHeartMedia CEO Robert Pittman, FCC chairman Brendan Carr says the FCC is scrutinizing the company’s activity particularly around the live music events it hosts throughout the year.
iHeartMedia Probed for 'Secretly Forcing' Musicians to Work Without Pay
The FCC is probing iHeartMedia over alleged payola violations, questioning if artists are pressured to perform for free for airplay.
iHeartMedia Responds to FCC Probe Over Potential Payola
HeartMedia responds to FCC scrutiny over alleged perform-for-play agreements at its upcoming iHeartCountry Festival.
Trump's New FCC Chair Investigates iHeartMedia for Possible 'Payola' Violations
The Federal Communications Commission is asking iHeartMedia to prove it isn't making music artists perform without full compensation in exchange for better radio airplay, a possible violation of U.S.
Trump’s FCC Is Investigating Music Industry Payola Claims
FCC chairman Brendan Carr, in a letter to iHeartMedia CEO Robert Pittman on Monday, said that the inquiry relates to possible violations of government rules requiring broadcasters to disclose payments or other consideration for airing certain programming. Under the so-called “payola” rule, all sponsored arrangements must be identified.
FCC Launches Probe Into iHeartMedia’s Alleged Payola Practices
The FCC has launched a probe into whether iHeartMedia violates “payola” laws by using radio airplay as leverage booking artists at its annual country festival.
iHeartCountry Festival Comes Under Scrutiny in FCC Payola Investigation
The iHeartCountry Festival is being scrutinized in an FCC payola investigation into whether radio stations are exchanging airplay for free shows.
FCC chair writes to iHeartMedia with pointed ‘payola’ questions
The new chair of US regulator the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has written to the boss of iHeartMedia with some pointed questions about its live music events. Brendan Carr wants to know […]
FCC Puts iHeart Under The Artist Performance ‘Payola’ Microscope
Specifically, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr requested detailed information about artist compensation and airplay policies concerning the iHeartCountry Festival 2025.
Payola back in the spotlight as FCC boss asks about artist deals at upcoming iHeart festival
US media regulator the FCC recently warned broadcasters that pressuring artists to play their events for free in return for airplay likely constitutes illegal payola. Now the FCC wants to know what ra
FCC Probes iHeartRadio On Alleged Payola Violations As Broader Enforcement Ramps Up
The Federal Communications Commission warns radio station owners it’s taking action on so-called “payola” violations. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr sent a letter to iHeartMedia CEO Robert Pittman on Monday,
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iHeart Responds to FCC Inquiry Into Its Artist Compensation Methods
After the FCC called into question whether or not iHeartMedia is properly compensating artists for their performances, the ...
FCC Chief Brendan Carr Wants to ‘Re-Empower’ Local TV Stations and Consider Tighter Regulation of Social Media Giants
FCC chairman Brendan Carr said Thursday that he aims to “re-empower” local TV stations, and he suggested that Congress ...