UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

November 9, 2005

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RENTRAK CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Oregon
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

0-15159 93-0780536
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

One Airport Center
7700 N.E. Ambassador Place
Portland, Oregon
  97220
(Address of principal executive offices)  (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

(503) 284-7581

        Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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ITEM 1.01. ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT.

On November 9, 2005, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Rentrak Corporation ("Rentrak") approved increases in annual base salary levels effective November 1, 2005, for certain executive officers in the following amounts:

           Marty Graham            $250,000
           Ken Papagan            $280,000
Amir Yazdani            $260,000

Salary compensation is payable in accordance with Rentrak’s regular payroll practices for management employees. The Compensation Committee approved the new salary levels after review of individual performance, company performance, and Rentrak’s economic prospects.

SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

RENTRAK CORPORATION


Dated: November 16, 2005

By: /s/ Mark L. Thoenes
      Senior Vice President and
        Chief Financial Officer

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