KPIG ends webcast due to new webcasting fees

(Jul 18, 2002) Sad Day in the CyberSty… “KPIG’s owners have decided that they have no choice but to suspend KPIG’s live webcast in the face of the fees that would be due under the most recent Copyright Office ruling. We’re definitely hoping that this is just temporary, and that a reasonable solution can be found soon. Our webcast will continue with a mix of live recordings made here at KPIG (which aren’t subject to the fees) – with more features coming soon. For the time being, the playlist will continue to show what’s on FM – so at least you local Pigs can use it…”

Pick your source:

• CNET’s News.com: Pioneer FM station shutters Webcasts
• ZDNet News: FM station: Copyright fees killed Webcast
• Boston Globe: Citing higher royalties, KPIG ends seven years of nonstop webcasting
• Hollywood Reporter: KPIG ends seven years of nonstop webcasting
• BayArea.com’s Mercury News: KPIG snuffs Web’s 1st online radio simulcast
• SiliconValley.Internet.com: Sad Day in the CyberSty

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