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**DaneMcCloud** · 06-16-2016, 02:58 PM

I just opened some old databases and was pretty shocked at the low amount of Radio Airplay revenues.

We didn't have Led Zepplin but we had some pretty huge artists and songs, including the hit song from the Titantic soundtrack, and we only collected $8 million in an 5 year period from ASCAP for radio performance.

Local, Cable and Network TV accounted for $23 million during that same period.

I think that $10 million per year for Stairway To Heaven is extremely unlikely.

06-16-2016, 02:58 PM	#56
DaneMcCloud Supporter Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hollywood, CA Casino cash: $10053648	I just opened some old databases and was pretty shocked at the low amount of Radio Airplay revenues. We didn't have Led Zepplin but we had some pretty huge artists and songs, including the hit song from the Titantic soundtrack, and we only collected $8 million in an 5 year period from ASCAP for radio performance. Local, Cable and Network TV accounted for $23 million during that same period. I think that $10 million per year for Stairway To Heaven is extremely unlikely.
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