iHeartMedia is entering into a consent decree with the FCC over the investigation into the radio giant’s alleged “showola” scheme. The FCC probe into iHeartMedia’s alleged payola scheme—or, more accurately, “showola” scheme—has concluded, with the radio giant entering into a cons…


IndustryFirst reported 9 jul, 22:11 / 1 outlet
FCC Resolves Payola (Or Rather, ‘Showola’) Investigation Against iHeartMedia
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- 9 Jul, 22:11Digital Music NewsFirstFCC Resolves Payola (Or Rather, ‘Showola’) Investigation Against iHeartMedia