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6 Real Problems In Music Business The DOJ Should Be Investigating

Though it has recently been focused on several specific facets of public performance licensing, David Lowery examines six music business issues which the Department of Justice would be better off turning its. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/15/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Harry Fox Agency, Inc., License, Music licensing, Performance rights organisation, SESAC, United States, United States Department of Justice

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Indie Music Trade Groups A2IM, AIMP, CMPA Issue Joint Response To DoJ 100% Licensing Position

Condemnation of a new U.S. Department of Justice position allowing 100% licencing of songs has been nearly universal within the music publishing community. In a show of unity, three independent. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/12/2016 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Inc., Los Angeles, New York, New York City, Performance rights organisation, United States, United States Department of Justice, Washington DC

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Music Publishing News Roundup: 100% Licensing • UK Synch Income Doubles • Music Streams Pass Video

The U.S. Department of Justice has chosen not to amend the 1941 consent decree and is moving ahead with the interpretation that PROs must use 100-percent licensing. The two-year process. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/08/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Inc., License, Music licensing, Music publisher (popular music), New York City, Performance rights organisation, Performing rights, United States Department of Justice

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Justice Department Refuses To Modify PRO Consent Decrees, Moves Forward With Dreaded ‘100% Licensing’

The U.S. Department of Justice dealt a major blow to music publishers after they declined to recommend changes to the consent decrees which govern performing rights organizations ASCAP and BMI.

Bruce Houghton on 07/01/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Adriano Espaillat, American Justice, American Society of Composers, Apple Inc., Attorney general, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Inc., Supreme Court of the United States, United States, United States Department of Justice

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Xriss Jor And How The Web Spreads New Musical Voices

For singer Xriss Jor, recent developments in how music can be shared online have opened up new opportunities for her to get her music (and the greater message contained therein) heard by a broader international audience and. Continue reading

Guest Post on 11/19/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: American Federation of Musicians, American Society of Composers, Anti-gravity, Authors and Publishers, Baby boomer, Billie Jean, Broadcast Music, Can't Be Tamed (song), Celebrity, Chief operating officer, Inc., Michael Jackson

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Sony/ATV Says New Pandora Deal Will Significantly Increase Royalties [FULL TEXT OF LETTER TO SONGWRITERS]

In a letter to Sony/ATV clients, the music publishing giant said that a landmark direct deal signed with internet radio giant Pandora will lead to ""a significant increase in royalties" for. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/10/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Compulsory license, Copyright Royalty Board, Digital audio, Inc., Internet radio, National Music Publishers’ Association, Pandora, royalties, Sony/ATV Music Publishing

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Sony/ATV Music Publishing Cuts “Unprecedented” Direct Deal With Pandora [NYSE: P]

Pandora (NYSE:P) and music publishing giant Sony/ATV Music today announced a multi-year catalog licensing agreement. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the direct publishing deal creates business benefits. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/05/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Brooks's, Florida Georgia Line, Friends in Low Places, Garth Brooks, Inc., royalties, songwriter, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group

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7 Mistakes Songwriters Make When Registering With A PRO

Registering your work with a Performing Rights Organization is a good idea, but if you make the wrong mistake or omit certain details, you could be cheating yourself out of. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/12/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Adam Levine, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, copyright, Inc., Pandora Radio, royalties, Spotify, Taylor Swift, United States, United States House Committee on the Judiciary

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Music Publishing News Roundup 9.18.2015: SESAC + Harry Fox • Fair Use Fracus • YouTube Growth

This week SESAC finalized its acquisition of the country's leading mechanical rights organization, the Harry Fox Agency.

Guest Post on 09/18/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, copyright, Fair use, Google, Harry Fox Agency, Home video, Inc., Mechanical license, SESAC, YouTube

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New Ad Showcases Music On The Apple Watch [VIDEO]

With no official numbers available, speculation over how many Apple Watches have been sold range from somewhat weak to 'strong, but too early to tell.' Whatever the stats, interest in. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/28/2015 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., apps, Disc jockey, Inc., IPad, IPhone, Nike, Shazam (service), StubHub, Yelp

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SESAC Acquires The Harry Fox Agency

Streaming is not just causing a seismic shift in recorded music revenue, its disrupting music publishing and performing rights, as well. Mechanical licenses handled by Harry Fox were once a. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/07/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, and Human Development, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, education, Harry Fox Agency, Inc., Mechanical license, National Music Publishers’ Association, publishing, SESAC, Spotify, Steinhardt School of Culture, United States

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