The University Station Alliance was strongly represented in a webinar (sponsored by PRIMA) on September 4, discussing the latest development relating to the future of music rights in public media.
Here is a description and link to that webinar:
Description: The landscape of music rights is complex. And for almost 50 years, CPB has used federal funding to allow public broadcasters to use copyrighted music. With the defunding of CPB, what may happen next? Public Radio in America (PRIMA) has invited a panel of experts on the frontlines of this issue to 1.) help you understand the current landscape of broadcast performance rights through December 2025, 2.) discuss possible paths forward for the system, and, 3.) how your station can help to prepare for the costs involved in this paradigm change.
Join moderator Stephen Williams for a discussion on this topic with guests:
- Ernest T. Sanchez, Partner, The Sanchez Law Firm, and U:SA Board member
- Derek Teslik, Partner, Gray Miller Persh LLP
- Peter Dominowski, Executive Director, University: Station Alliance
- Staci Hoste, GM WNIU and Vice President, University: Stations Alliance
Sanchez and Teslik are both expert FCC counsel who have expertise in rights law. Hoste and Dominowski, representing U:SA, have been in key discussions on this topic as well.