[SBE] Who is Radiotime.com?

[McGlothen, Darryl]

Its great that you think it OK for someone else to stream your content
without your permission or negotiating any form of compensation for the
content, but, most broadcasters are in the business to make money and
letting someone else use your content without the benefit of
compensation is little more than theft. A stream is a revenue source and
the originator of the content has a right to be compensated for it.


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	From: sbe-bounces at sbe.org [mailto:sbe-bounces at sbe.org] On Behalf
Of Christopher Tarr
	Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2008 9:48 AM
	To: Ron Castro; sbe member discussion mail list
	Subject: Re: [SBE] Who is Radiotime.com?
	
	
	We're actually happy that Radiotime is doing it. 

	They have a great iPhone app that offers streams from all over.
It includes our logo, and information on the station/DJ.  Our opinion is
that since we offer the stream for free through our site, why not have
people use that like elsewhere if it means being able to stream our
stations on a variety of devices.  It creates plenty of goodwill, and
even more ears.

	I would say that instead of involving attorneys and riot-act
reading, take a look at the benefits.  If you don't see any, then
politely ask them to take the links down.  It's been great for us and
our listeners.


	On Oct 23, 2008, at 11:39 AM, Ron Castro wrote:


		
		I did a Google search on one of my radio stations
earlier this week and found that my Liquid Compass Internet stream was
being pirated by some outfit called Radiotime.com.  Further
investigation found that they were re-streaming all 12 of our stations
even though they never asked or got permission!  Does anyone know
anything about these guys?  I haven't called them yet to "read them the
riot act" and I have not yet contacted our attorney...I just wanted to
hear what other folks in the industry have to say.
		 
		         Ron Castro
		 Chief Technical Officer
		    Results Radio, LLC
		               N6IE
		      www.N6IE.com
		 
		 
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