Thursday, May 11, 2006

SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Business -- Spitzer, Universal Music settle payola probe for $12 million

SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Business -- Spitzer, Universal Music settle payola probe for $12 million:
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"The $12 million payment will be distributed through the Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors to nonprofit groups in New York state to fund music education and appreciation programs.

“Consumers have a right not to be misled about the way in which the music they hear on the radio is selected,” Spitzer said. “Pay-for-play makes a mockery of claims that only the 'best' or 'most popular' music is broadcast."

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