Songwriting & Music Publishing

Confused By Department Of Justice ASCAP, BMI Consent Decree? Check Out This Infographic

Now that the DoJ consent decree is official, we thought we'd republish this infographic that offers a visual explanation of how the decision is likely to impact musicians, publishers and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/05/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Apple Inc., Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Hypebot, Inc., music industry, Music licensing, Music publisher (popular music), Never Miss a Beat, Performance rights organisation, publishing, United States Department of Justice

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Content ID Still Just Piracy [Maria Schneider]

In this open letter to righsholders, Maria Schneider examines how Content ID, originally billed as a means of protecting copyright holders, has since transformed into way to make money off. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/05/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

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FRI. BRIEF: DoJ Ruling Boosts Pandora, Apple • Pasquale Rotella Walks • Lyor Speaks • More

FRIDAY 2.5.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Not sure the sky is falling, but we've only begun to feel the ramifications of yesterday's DoJ royalty ruling. Updated. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/05/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Department Of Justice Issues Feared Official Ruling Requiring 100% “Full-Works Licensing”

Today's official ruling by the U.S. Department of Justice is sending shockwaves across the music industry. Most affected are BMI and ASCAP and songwriters who have suddenly lost some control. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/04/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Inc., music industry, Music licensing, Performance rights organisation, record label, SESAC, United States Department of Justice, YouTube

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Department Of Justice To Release Controversial ASCAP, BMI Consent Decree Decision Today [Sources]

UPDATE: The DoJ Ruling Is Live. Details Here. The US Department of Justice will release its official consent decree decision governing ASCAP and BMI today, two well placed sources tell Hypebot. Advance leaks. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/04/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Apple Inc., Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Inc., Music publisher (popular music), Never Miss a Beat, Performance rights organisation, publishing, SESAC, United States Department of Justice

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An Alternative View Of The DoJ’s ASCAP/BMI Consent Decree Review

Although the Department of Justice's consent decree review the antitrust settlements binding ASCAP and BMI has received strong negative reactions from the music publishing industry, scrutiny of the DoJ's conclusions could. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/03/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Apple Inc., Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, copyright, Inc., music industry, Never Miss a Beat, Performance rights organisation, United States, United States Department of Justice

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Every Day Major Music Companies Earn $10M Millon, Indies $5 Million In Streaming Revenue

With average payments hovering around $.00575 per play, its easily arguable that Spotify, Apple Music and others music streamers are not returning sufficient revenue to creators. But in aggregate, music. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/03/2016 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Access Industries, Alpha strike (gaming), music industry, record label, Sony Music Entertainment, Spotify, Streaming media, Warner Music Group, Warwick Manufacturing Group, YouTube

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Impact Of Department Of Justice Consent Decree On Music [INFOGRAPHIC]

For those looking for some visual clarification regarding how the recent consent decree issue might impact them or the industry, we here examine a helpful infographic which breaking down all. Continue reading

admin on 08/03/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Competition law, consent decree, License, music industry, Music licensing, Music publisher (popular music), Performance rights organisation, publishing, United States Department of Justice

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Music Publishing News Roundup 7.19.16: Songwriters Move To Exclude Sony • Music Dealers Implodes • Sony/ATV Claims Top Spot

The National Music Publishers’ Association and the Nashville Songwriters Association have moved to exclude Sony Music Entertainment from participating in the Copyright Royalty Board’s proceeding to determine mechanical royalty rates. Continue reading

Bob Baker on 07/29/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (3)

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Music Dealers Founder Responds To Site’s Demise, Unpaid Artists

Earlier today, we reported that synch licensing site Music Dealers had shut down leaving many artists that made music available through the site upaid. Now, Eric Sheinkop, the founder who raised. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/28/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

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