Wednesday, January 8, 2003

Radio: Where's the Diversity?. In the wake of radio deregulation, consumer groups and industry executives lock horns over how to solve the problem of the same songs blaring over the airwaves. Policy makers are eager to enter the fray. Michael Grebb reports from Washington. [Wired News] 11:03:40 AM

Canadians Burned By Blank-CD Levy. In Canada, 21 cents is added to each recordable CD sold. The collected cash is supposed to go to musicians whose works are copied from the Net. A plan to raise the fee to 59 cents has some tech and retail interests riled up. By Michelle Delio. [Wired News] 11:01:54 AM