[lbo-talk] democracy in radio selection?

Michael Perelman michael at ecst.csuchico.edu
Thu Dec 2 14:46:45 PST 2004


Yes. Clear Channel. Their major advertisers get to vote more or less. Very democratic.

On Thu, Dec 02, 2004 at 01:37:23PM -0600, Tommy Kelly wrote:
> I was wondering if their was a radio station - Pacifica station perhaps
> - that operated like this: If you pay $25 dollars, you get to vote on
> what airs, and at what time it plays. The more you increase your
> monthly contribution by $25, the more your vote will count. E.g. If you
> paid $200 a month, you will have 8 votes per topic,, verses someone who
> pays $50 with would be 2 votes.
> Thomas Kelly
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