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DOJ’s Discordant Decision: A Look At The Ruling And Its Repercussions

On Friday, a federal judge ruled in favor of BMI in its fight with the DoJ over 100% licensing. This piece from attorney Erin M. Jacabson looks the history of PROs,. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/19/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Chris Castle, Competition law, consent decree, Inc., Music licensing, Never Miss a Beat, Performance rights organisation, United States, United States Department of Justice

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Federal Judge Rejects DoJ 100% Licensing Decision

A Federal Rate Court Judge has ruled in favor of BMI, rejecting the U.S. Department of Justice's recent consent which included 100% song licensing. While the DoJ decision sent shockwaves. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/19/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

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

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A Guide To The DoJ’s Ruling On 100% Licensing

The recent and decidedly unpopular ruling by the Department of Justice regarding 100% licensing has left many in the industry confused as to what the ruling actually means for the music. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/14/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Angel investor, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Digital Music News, Inc., National Music Publishers’ Association, Performance rights organisation, publishing, songwriter, United States Department of Justice

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Facebook Organic Reach Is DEAD (Here’s What You Can Do About It)

Although general social media overcrowding and the monetization of Facebook engagement means that organic reach on the site is effectively no more, artists need not despair. In this article we. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/14/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (6)

Tags: Advertising, AdWords, Affiliate marketing, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, business, digital marketing, Facebook, marketing, United Kingdom, United States

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5 Habits Musicians Need To Break

While bad habits are to be expected in some areas of a person's life, such vices in your musical life can at best be a hindrance to your career, or at. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/08/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Federation of Musicians, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Employment contract, Full-time, Gil Shaham, Instagram, Job (role), musician, Never Miss a Beat, Sonicbids

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A Pandora Listener, Facebook Like And Twitter Follower All Walk Into A Bar – The Impact Of Pandora Artist Stations

Although some may be quick to dismiss Pandora as simply another streaming platform, some recent numbers show that many of Pandora's top artists have more station followers and better, more. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/07/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Advertising, American Society of Composers, Arbitron, Authors and Publishers, Berklee College of Music, Billboard Magazine, Broadcast Music, Cease and desist, Inc., Twitter, United States, Universal Music Group

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Urges U.S. DOJ To Reconsider Changes To PRO Licensing Model

With so many unhappy with the Department of Justice's recent alteration to the Performing Rights Organization licensing model, Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently sent a letter to Attorney General Lynch urging. Continue reading

admin on 08/31/2016 in Music Think Tank | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Attorney general, Authors and Publishers, Bill Clinton, Broadcast Music, Clinton Foundation, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Hillary Clinton, Inc., Performance rights organisation, United States Attorney General, United States Department of Justice

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Promoter Found With $700K Cash Stuffed In Suitcase Pleads Guilty

Australian concert promoter Andrew McManus has pleaded guilty to lying to police in connection to a suitcase full of cash recovered from a Sydney hotel in 2011. According to the Sydney. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/25/2016 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 'N Sync, Alcohol intoxication, Alcoholism, American Society of Composers, Angelfire, Authors and Publishers, Facebook, Lenny Kravitz, Money laundering, Plea, Twitter

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THU. BRIEF Frank Ocean Fallout • “Blurred Lines” Part II • Metallica Goes Old School • More

Thursday 8.25.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Tired of hearing about Frank Ocean. vs. Big Label? This story is far from over Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 08/25/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Ace of Base, album, Alcohol intoxication, Alcoholism, Alice in Chains, American Society of Composers, Angelfire, Apple Inc., Authors and Publishers, Barack Obama, Bay of Plenty, Bill Siddons, Bobby Womack, Boys Don't Cry (film), Facebook, Frank Ocean, Geneva, Twitter, United States, YouTube

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Should We Believe All The Negative Hype Surrounding New DOJ Rules on PROs?

In this article Dave Brooks of Amplify offers an alternative perspective on the recent Department of Justice ruling, suggesting that the rules may in fact help rather than harm venues and. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/24/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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

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