A2IM Indie Week Explores US Policy: From Trade Deals to Radio Deregulation & More
George York.How trade agreements could impact music industry renumeration was just one of many music business issues discussed during three panels at A2IM’s virtual IndieWeek conference, held June 15–18.On Wednesday, panelist also wrestled with such topics as what impact a potential deal between iHeartMedia and Liberty Media -- which already owns a controlling stake in Sirius XM, which owns Pandora; and about a 33% stake in Live Nation, which owns TicketMaster -- could have on the music industry and recording artists.Other panelist looked at how the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) are pushing for deregulation and how that would impact airplay; how indie label recording contracts negotiations are conducted; and the importance of