As I was on the iHeartRadio website, it suggested a channel for me. Continuous "American Top 40 with Casey Kasem." It features shows from the 1970s and 80s and says it is commercial-free. I am listening to Casey count down the top hits from a week in 1983 right now. I notice iHeart has the current "American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest" also on a commercial-free channel.
While listening, I heard a quick legal I.D. for WMMX-HD2 Dayton. I suppose this allows iHeart to get a better rate from ASCAP and BMI for playing these songs, since the radio broadcast fees are lower than an internet-only outlet. I haven't listened to what HD subchannel Ryan Seacrest's show is playing on.
If these are both commercial-free channels, how does iHeart monetize them? I'm sure it takes some effort to edit these shows and get them on the channel. I noticed someone read credits at the end of Casey's show, including his own name.
While listening, I heard a quick legal I.D. for WMMX-HD2 Dayton. I suppose this allows iHeart to get a better rate from ASCAP and BMI for playing these songs, since the radio broadcast fees are lower than an internet-only outlet. I haven't listened to what HD subchannel Ryan Seacrest's show is playing on.
If these are both commercial-free channels, how does iHeart monetize them? I'm sure it takes some effort to edit these shows and get them on the channel. I noticed someone read credits at the end of Casey's show, including his own name.