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v Carriage Fees (calculated quarterly)
v Carriage Fees (calculated annually)
v HD Carriage Fees
Service Fees
Service fees are calculated based on Total Station Revenue (TSR) and base service fees for each tier according to the following formula (approximately):
Service Fee = (TSR x .003) + Base tier fee
| Service Base Fees |
FY09 |
FY10 |
| Tier A (5+ Million) |
$14,170 |
$14,170 |
| Tier B (2.5 - 5 Million) |
$11,808 |
$11,808 |
| Tier C (1 - 2.5 Million) |
$10,037 |
$10,037 |
| Tier D (600,000 - 1 Million) |
$8,266 |
$8,266 |
| Tier E (300,000 - 600,000) |
$6,494 |
$6,494 |
| Tier F (25,000 - 300,000) |
$5,904 |
$5,904 |
| Tier G (less than 25,000) |
$2,952 |
$2,952 |
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Carriage Fees (calculated quarterly)
| A Prairie Home Companion
|
| Tier |
Metro Population |
FY09 |
FY10 |
| A |
10 Million |
$13,701 |
$13,701 |
| B |
8-10 Million |
$13,135 |
$13,135 |
| C |
5-8 Million |
$12,008 |
$12,008 |
| D |
2-5 Million |
$10,188 |
$10,188 |
| E |
1.4-2 Million |
$7,465 |
$7,465 |
| F |
1-1.4 Million |
$6,630 |
$6,630 |
| G |
800,000-1 Million |
$6,063 |
$6,063 |
| H |
600,000-800,000 |
$4,878 |
$4,878 |
| I |
400,000-600,000 |
$4,352 |
$4,352 |
| J |
300,000-400,000 |
$3,998 |
$3,998 |
| K |
25,000-300,000 |
$2,809 |
$2,809 |
| L |
Less than 25,000 |
$1,235 |
$1,235 |
| Note: A Prairie Home Companion has its own tier structure. Please check your metro population for fee information. |
| American Routes |
| Tier |
FY09 |
FY10 |
| A (5+ Million) |
$1,298 |
$1,298 |
| B (2.5 - 5 Million) |
$1,037 |
$1,037 |
| C (1 - 2.5 Million) |
$831 |
$831 |
| D (600,000 - 1 Million) |
$617 |
$617 |
| E (300,000 - 600,000) |
$491 |
$491 |
| F (25,000 - 300,000) |
$394 |
$394 |
| G (less than 25,000) |
$316 |
$316 |
| As It Happens |
| Tier |
FY09 |
FY10 |
| A (5+ Million) |
$929 |
$929 |
| B (2.5 - 5 Million) |
$852 |
$852 |
| C (1 - 2.5 Million) |
$713 |
$713 |
| D (600,000 - 1 Million) |
$635 |
$635 |
| E (300,000 - 600,000) |
$535 |
$535 |
| F (25,000 - 300,000) |
$458 |
$458 |
| G (less than 25,000) |
$216 |
$216 |
Marketplace
See Carriage Fees (calculated annually) on this page for Marketplace fee information.
| Marketplace Money |
| Tier |
FY09 |
FY10 |
| A (5+ Million) |
$1,342 |
$1,342 |
| B (2.5 - 5 Million) |
$1,166 |
$1,166 |
| C (1 - 2.5 Million) |
$1,076 |
$1,076 |
| D (600,000 - 1 Million) |
$829 |
$829 |
| E (300,000 - 600,000) |
$653 |
$653 |
| F (25,000 - 300,000) |
$513 |
$513 |
| G (less than 25,000) |
$220 |
$220 |
Performance Today
See Carriage Fees (calculated annually) on this page for Performance Today fee information.
Performance Today Weekend
See Carriage Fees (calculated annually) on this page for Performance Today Weekend fee information.
| Pipedreams |
| Tier |
FY09 |
FY10 |
| A (5+ Million) |
$413 |
$413 |
| B (2.5 - 5 Million) |
$401 |
$401 |
| C (1 - 2.5 Million) |
$401 |
$401 |
| D (600,000 - 1 Million) |
$332 |
$332 |
| E (300,000 - 600,000) |
$332 |
$332 |
| F (25,000 - 300,000) |
$275 |
$275 |
| G (less than 25,000) |
$273 |
$273 |
| Saint Paul Sunday |
| Tier |
FY09 |
FY10 |
| A (5+ Million) |
$1,396 |
$1,396 |
| B (2.5 - 5 Million) |
$1,126 |
$1,126 |
| C (1 - 2.5 Million) |
$1,126 |
$1,126 |
| D (600,000 - 1 Million) |
$962 |
$962 |
| E (300,000 - 600,000) |
$832 |
$832 |
| F (25,000 - 300,000) |
$688 |
$688 |
| G (less than 25,000) |
$341 |
$341 |
| Sound Opinions |
| Tier |
FY09 |
FY10 |
| A (5+ Million) |
$1,988 |
$1,988 |
| Tier B (2.5 - 5 Million) |
$1,590 |
$1,590 |
| Tier C (1 - 2.5 Million) |
$1,259 |
$1,259 |
| Tier D (600,000 - 1 Million) |
$928 |
$928 |
| Tier E (300,000 - 600,000) |
$530 |
$530 |
| Tier F (25,000 - 300,000) |
$331 |
$331 |
| Tier G (less than 25,000) |
$199 |
$199 |
| Speaking of Faith |
| Tier |
FY09 |
FY10 |
| A (5+ Million) |
$2,026 |
$2,026 |
| B (2.5 - 5 Million) |
$1,718 |
$1,718 |
| C (1 - 2.5 Million) |
$1,320 |
$1,320 |
| D (600,000 - 1 Million) |
$914 |
$914 |
| E (300,000 - 600,000) |
$644 |
$644 |
| F (25,000 - 300,000) |
$460 |
$460 |
| G (less than 25,000) |
$288 |
$288 |
| The Splendid Table |
| Tier |
FY09 |
FY10 |
| A (5+ Million) |
$915 |
$915 |
| B (2.5 - 5 Million) |
$869 |
$869 |
| C (1 - 2.5 Million) |
$779 |
$779 |
| D (600,000 - 1 Million) |
$659 |
$659 |
| E (300,000 - 600,000) |
$548 |
$548 |
| F (25,000 - 300,000) |
$458 |
$458 |
| G (less than 25,000) |
$200 |
$200 |
The Story
Get details about The Story's pricing structure |
| |
FY09 |
FY10 |
| Tier |
Standard |
Incentive |
Standard |
Incentive |
| Tier A (5+ Million) |
$5,300 |
$4,240 |
$5,300 |
$4,240 |
| Tier B (2.5 - 5 Million) |
$3,710 |
$2,968 |
$3,710 |
$2,968 |
| Tier C (1 - 2.5 Million) |
$3,180 |
$2,544 |
$3,180 |
$2,544 |
| Tier D (600,000 - 1 Million) |
$2,650 |
$2,120 |
$2,650 |
$2,120 |
| Tier E (300,000 - 600,000) |
$2,120 |
$1,696 |
$2,120 |
$1,696 |
| Tier F (25,000 - 300,000) |
$1,590 |
$1,272 |
$1,590 |
$1,272 |
| Tier G (less than 25,000) |
$530 |
$424 |
$530 |
$424 |
SymphonyCast
See Carriage Fees (calculated annually) on this page for SymphonyCast fee information.
The Writers Almanac
(free to A Prairie Home Companion stations) |
| Tier |
FY09 |
FY10 |
| A (5+ Million) |
$272 |
$272 |
| B (2.5 - 5 Million) |
$272 |
$272 |
| C (1 - 2.5 Million) |
$272 |
$272 |
| D (600,000 - 1 Million) |
$180 |
$180 |
| E (300,000 - 600,000) |
$180 |
$180 |
| F (25,000 - 300,000) |
$118 |
$118 |
| G (less than 25,000) |
$118 |
$118 |
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Carriage Fees (calculated annually)
| A Prairie Home Companion |
| Tier |
Metro Population |
FY09 |
FY10 |
| A |
10 Million |
$54,805 |
$54,805 |
| B |
8-10 Million |
$52,540 |
$52,540 |
| C |
5-8 Million |
$48,034 |
$48,034 |
| D |
2-5 Million |
$40,752 |
$40,752 |
| E |
1.4-2 Million |
$29,858 |
$29,858 |
| F |
1-1.4 Million |
$26,520 |
$26,520 |
| G |
800,000-1 Million |
$24,250 |
$24,250 |
| H |
600,000-800,000 |
$19,511 |
$19,511 |
| I |
400,000-600,000 |
$17,407 |
$17,407 |
| J |
300,000-400,000 |
$15,992 |
$15,992 |
| K |
25,000-300,000 |
$11,237 |
$11,237 |
| L |
Less than 25,000 |
$4,938 |
$4,938 |
| Note: A Prairie Home Companion has its own tier structure. Please check your metro population for fee information. |
| American Routes |
| Tier |
FY09 |
FY10 |
| A (5+ Million) |
$5,194 |
$5,194 |
| B (2.5 - 5 Million) |
$4,147 |
$4,147 |
| C (1 - 2.5 Million) |
$3,324 |
$3,324 |
| D (600,000 - 1 Million) |
$2,468 |
$2,468 |
| E (300,000 - 600,000) |
$1,963 |
$1,963 |
| F (25,000 - 300,000) |
$1,577 |
$1,577 |
| G (less than 25,000) |
$1,264 |
$1,264 |
| As It Happens |
| Tier |
FY09 |
FY10 |
| A (5+ Million) |
$3,714 |
$3,714 |
| B (2.5 - 5 Million) |
$3,410 |
$3,410 |
| C (1 - 2.5 Million) |
$2,854 |
$2,854 |
| D (600,000 - 1 Million) |
$2,539 |
$2,539 |
| E (300,000 - 600,000) |
$2,140 |
$2,140 |
| F (25,000 - 300,000) |
$1,831 |
$1,831 |
| G (less than 25,000) |
$866 |
$866 |
Marketplace
Marketplace fees are calculated in two parts. 1) A base fee for the appropriate population tier (listed below). 2) A small percentage of Total Station Revenue (TSR).
The formula is this: Marketplace Fee = (TSR x .0037) + Base Fee
| Marketplace Base Fees |
FY09 |
FY10 |
| Tier A (5+ Million) |
$15,847 |
$15,847 |
| Tier B (2.5 - 5 Million) |
$13,461 |
$13,461 |
| Tier C (1 - 2.5 Million) |
$13,200 |
$13,200 |
| Tier D (600,000 - 1 Million) |
$10,569 |
$10,569 |
| Tier E (300,000 - 600,000) |
$8,466 |
$8,466 |
| Tier F (25,000 - 300,000) |
$6,613 |
$6,613 |
| Tier G (less than 25,000) |
$3,838 |
$3,838 |
| Marketplace Money |
| Tier |
FY09 |
FY10 |
| A (5+ Million) |
$5,369 |
$5,369 |
| B (2.5 - 5 Million) |
$4,662 |
$4,662 |
| C (1 - 2.5 Million) |
$4,304 |
$4,304 |
| D (600,000 - 1 Million) |
$3,318 |
$3,318 |
| E (300,000 - 600,000) |
$2,611 |
$2,611 |
| F (25,000 - 300,000) |
$2,052 |
$2,052 |
| G (less than 25,000) |
$881 |
$881 |
|
Performance Today |
| TSR Level |
Tier |
FY09 |
FY10 |
| 10,613,593 |
And above |
A |
$14,170 |
$14,170 |
| 8,665,257 |
10,613,592 |
B |
$13,861 |
$13,861 |
| 7,074,577 |
8,665,256 |
C |
$13,708 |
$13,708 |
| 5,775,898 |
7,074,576 |
D |
$13,348 |
$13,348 |
| 4,715,618 |
5,775,897 |
E |
$12,207 |
$12,207 |
| 3,849,972 |
4,715,617 |
F |
$10,986 |
$10,986 |
| 3,143,234 |
3,849,971 |
G |
$9,888 |
$9,888 |
| 2,566,231 |
3,143,233 |
H |
$8,900 |
$8,900 |
| 2,095,148 |
2,566,230 |
I |
$8,009 |
$8,009 |
| 1,710,543 |
2,095,147 |
J |
$7,208 |
$7,208 |
| 1,396,539 |
1,710,542 |
K |
$6,487 |
$6,487 |
| 1,140,176 |
1,396,538 |
L |
$5,838 |
$5,838 |
| 930,875 |
1,140,175 |
M |
$5,253 |
$5,253 |
| 759,994 |
930,874 |
N |
$4,728 |
$4,728 |
| 620,482 |
759,993 |
O |
$4,257 |
$4,257 |
| 506,581 |
620,481 |
P |
$3,829 |
$3,829 |
| 413,588 |
506,580 |
Q |
$3,447 |
$3,447 |
| 337,666 |
413,587 |
R |
$3,099 |
$3,099 |
| 275,681 |
337,665 |
S |
$2,790 |
$2,790 |
| 225,074 |
275,680 |
T |
$2,514 |
$2,514 |
| 183,758 |
225,073 |
U |
$2,260 |
$2,260 |
| 150,025 |
183,757 |
V |
$1,849 |
$1,849 |
| 122,485 |
150,024 |
W |
$1,437 |
$1,437 |
| 100,001 |
122,484 |
X |
$1,026 |
$1,026 |
| 0 |
100,000 |
Y |
$721 |
$721 |
|
Performance Today Weekend |
| TSR Level |
Tier |
FY09 |
FY10 |
| 10,613,593 |
And above |
A |
$4,961 |
$4,961 |
| 8,665,257 |
10,613,592 |
B |
$4,465 |
$4,465 |
| 7,074,577 |
8,665,256 |
C |
$4,020 |
$4,020 |
| 5,775,898 |
7,074,576 |
D |
$3,617 |
$3,617 |
| 4,715,618 |
5,775,897 |
E |
$3,252 |
$3,252 |
| 3,849,972 |
4,715,617 |
F |
$2,930 |
$2,930 |
| 3,143,234 |
3,849,971 |
G |
$2,637 |
$2,637 |
| 2,566,231 |
3,143,233 |
H |
$2,374 |
$2,374 |
| 2,095,148 |
2,566,230 |
I |
$2,137 |
$2,137 |
| 1,710,543 |
2,095,147 |
J |
$1,925 |
$1,925 |
| 1,396,539 |
1,710,542 |
K |
$1,730 |
$1,730 |
| 1,140,176 |
1,396,538 |
L |
$1,556 |
$1,556 |
| 930,875 |
1,140,175 |
M |
$1,403 |
$1,403 |
| 759,994 |
930,874 |
N |
$1,264 |
$1,264 |
| 620,482 |
759,993 |
O |
$1,136 |
$1,136 |
| 506,581 |
620,481 |
P |
$1,022 |
$1,022 |
| 413,588 |
506,580 |
Q |
$920 |
$920 |
| 337,666 |
413,587 |
R |
$827 |
$827 |
| 275,681 |
337,665 |
S |
$746 |
$746 |
| 225,074 |
275,680 |
T |
$670 |
$670 |
| 183,758 |
225,073 |
U |
$602 |
$602 |
| 150,025 |
183,757 |
V |
$543 |
$543 |
| 122,485 |
150,024 |
W |
$492 |
$492 |
| 100,001 |
122,484 |
X |
$407 |
$407 |
| 0 |
100,000 |
Y |
$208 |
$208 |
| Pipedreams |
| Tier |
FY09 |
FY10 |
| A (5+ Million) |
$1,651 |
$1,651 |
| B (2.5 - 5 Million) |
$1,606 |
$1,606 |
| C (1 - 2.5 Million) |
$1,606 |
$1,606 |
| D (600,000 - 1 Million) |
$1,326 |
$1,326 |
| E (300,000 - 600,000) |
$1,326 |
$1,326 |
| F (25,000 - 300,000) |
$1,100 |
$1,100 |
| G (less than 25,000) |
$1,090 |
$1,090 |
| Saint Paul Sunday |
| Tier |
FY09 |
FY10 |
| A (5+ Million) |
$5,584 |
$5,584 |
| B (2.5 - 5 Million) |
$4,504 |
$4,504 |
| C (1 - 2.5 Million) |
$4,504 |
$4,504 |
| D (600,000 - 1 Million) |
$3,848 |
$3,848 |
| E (300,000 - 600,000) |
$3,326 |
$3,326 |
| F (25,000 - 300,000) |
$2,752 |
$2,752 |
| G (less than 25,000) |
$1,363 |
$1,363 |
| Sound Opinions |
| Tier |
FY09 |
FY10 |
| A (5+ Million) |
$7,950 |
$7,950 |
| Tier B (2.5 - 5 Million) |
$6,360 |
$6,360 |
| Tier C (1 - 2.5 Million) |
$5,035 |
$5,035 |
| Tier D (600,000 - 1 Million) |
$3,710 |
$3,710 |
| Tier E (300,000 - 600,000) |
$2,120 |
$2,120 |
| Tier F (25,000 - 300,000) |
$1,325 |
$1,325 |
| Tier G (less than 25,000) |
$795 |
$795 |
| Speaking of Faith |
| Tier |
FY09 |
FY10 |
| A (5+ Million) |
$8,103 |
$8,103 |
| B (2.5 - 5 Million) |
$6,873 |
$6,873 |
| C (1 - 2.5 Million) |
$5,278 |
$5,278 |
| D (600,000 - 1 Million) |
$3,655 |
$3,655 |
| E (300,000 - 600,000) |
$2,577 |
$2,577 |
| F (25,000 - 300,000) |
$1,842 |
$1,842 |
| G (less than 25,000) |
$1,151 |
$1,151 |
| The Splendid Table |
| Tier |
FY09 |
FY10 |
| A (5+ Million) |
$3,659 |
$3,659 |
| B (2.5 - 5 Million) |
$3,476 |
$3,476 |
| C (1 - 2.5 Million) |
$3,115 |
$3,115 |
| D (600,000 - 1 Million) |
$2,635 |
$2,635 |
| E (300,000 - 600,000) |
$2,192 |
$2,192 |
| F (25,000 - 300,000) |
$1,833 |
$1,833 |
| G (less than 25,000) |
$798 |
$798 |
The Story
Get details about The Story's pricing structure |
| |
FY09 |
FY10 |
| Tier |
Standard |
Incentive |
Standard |
Incentive |
| Tier A (5+ Million) |
$21,200 |
$16,960 |
$21,200 |
$16,960 |
| Tier B (2.5 - 5 Million) |
$14,840 |
$11,872 |
$14,840 |
$11,872 |
| Tier C (1 - 2.5 Million) |
$12,720 |
$10,176 |
$12,720 |
$10,176 |
| Tier D (600,000 - 1 Million) |
$10,600 |
$8,480 |
$10,600 |
$8,480 |
| Tier E (300,000 - 600,000) |
$8,480 |
$6,784 |
$8,480 |
$6,784 |
| Tier F (25,000 - 300,000) |
$6,360 |
$5,088 |
$6,360 |
$5,088 |
| Tier G (less than 25,000) |
$2,120 |
$1,696 |
$2,120 |
$1,696 |
| SymphonyCast |
| TSR Level |
Tier |
FY09 |
FY10 |
| 10,613,593 |
And above |
A |
$5,393 |
$5,393 |
| 8,665,257 |
10,613,592 |
B |
$5,024 |
$5,024 |
| 7,074,577 |
8,665,256 |
C |
$4,520 |
$4,520 |
| 5,775,898 |
7,074,576 |
D |
$4,066 |
$4,066 |
| 4,715,618 |
5,775,897 |
E |
$3,663 |
$3,663 |
| 3,849,972 |
4,715,617 |
F |
$3,294 |
$3,294 |
| 3,143,234 |
3,849,971 |
G |
$2,968 |
$2,968 |
| 2,566,231 |
3,143,233 |
H |
$2,671 |
$2,671 |
| 2,095,148 |
2,566,230 |
I |
$2,400 |
$2,400 |
| 1,710,543 |
2,095,147 |
J |
$2,162 |
$2,162 |
| 1,396,539 |
1,710,542 |
K |
$1,946 |
$1,946 |
| 1,140,176 |
1,396,538 |
L |
$1,751 |
$1,751 |
| 930,875 |
1,140,175 |
M |
$1,577 |
$1,577 |
| 759,994 |
930,874 |
N |
$1,420 |
$1,420 |
| 620,482 |
759,993 |
O |
$1,230 |
$1,230 |
| 506,581 |
620,481 |
P |
$1,026 |
$1,026 |
| 413,588 |
506,580 |
Q |
$823 |
$823 |
| 337,666 |
413,587 |
R |
$721 |
$721 |
| 275,681 |
337,665 |
S |
$666 |
$666 |
| 225,074 |
275,680 |
T |
$615 |
$615 |
| 183,758 |
225,073 |
U |
$568 |
$568 |
| 150,025 |
183,757 |
V |
$513 |
$513 |
| 122,485 |
150,024 |
W |
$407 |
$407 |
| 100,001 |
122,484 |
X |
$305 |
$305 |
| 0 |
100,000 |
Y |
$208 |
$208 |
The Writers Almanac
(free to A Prairie Home Companion stations) |
| Tier |
FY09 |
FY10 |
| A (5+ Million) |
$1,089 |
$1,089 |
| B (2.5 - 5 Million) |
$1,089 |
$1,089 |
| C (1 - 2.5 Million) |
$1,089 |
$1,089 |
| D (600,000 - 1 Million) |
$720 |
$720 |
| E (300,000 - 600,000) |
$720 |
$720 |
| F (25,000 - 300,000) |
$472 |
$472 |
| G (less than 25,000) |
$472 |
$472 |
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HD Carriage Fees
All American Public Media programming is currently free of charge for use on the HD or Multicast channels of any American Public Media affiliate in good standing. A station may broadcast on HD any programs carried on their analog radio services at no additional charge. In addition, they may carry on HD any other program not currently carried by the station on their analog channels. The broadcast rights for each program still apply; please consult each program for details. A Prairie Home Companion remains market exclusive whether on analog or digital channels. Stations that move a program with a carriage fee from their analog channels exclusively to HD must still pay the carriage fee for that program.
Any carriage of American Public Media programming on these new channels must be accompanied by a carriage agreement and carriage must be reported. Please contact your American Public Media station representative for more information.
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