Industry Jul 10, 2026
iHeartMedia Settles FCC Investigation Without Fine
The radio giant is boosting compliance procedures to satisfy the federal agency, which questioned whether artists perform free shows in exchange for airplay.
Originally published by
Billboard
iHeartMedia has reached a settlement with the FCC regarding an investigation into potential payola. The company has agreed to enhance its compliance procedures. The federal agency had been looking into whether artists were performing free shows in exchange for radio airplay. No fine or determination of wrongdoing was issued as part of the settlement. Originally reported by Billboard.