Tag: Music licensing
DOJ vs. ASCAP
In this piece, Stephen Carlisle reviews how the new consent decree verdict handed down by the Department of Justice shifts the status quo for licensing for the worse, and looks. Continue reading
Songwriters Just Got Screwed: Here’s How
Here a music industry lawyer lays out exactly what went down with the recent consent decree review, and how the decision put forth by the Department of Justice is bad. Continue reading
Blockchain Tech: A Solution For Music At Political Events?
As inevitable controversy continues to erupt between artists and politicians regarding the use of music at political events, George Howard takes a closer look at exactly what rights these artists. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
In Hypebot's most popular posts from the past seven days, we explored what impact the DoJ's consent decree will have on music,examined what it takes to start an independent record. Continue reading
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
BMI To Take Legal Action As It Joins With ASCAP To Fight Today’s DoJ Ruling Eliminatinga Fractional Song Licensing
The alliance was formed and the press release written even before today's ruling. That's how important fighting today's Department of Justice ruling is to BMI and ASCAP.
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
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
5 Things Songwriters Must Know About Consent Decrees
In this article we discuss how recent major changes to the federal agreement governing how performing rights organizations like ASCAP, SESAC, and BMI operate has much of the music community. Continue reading
Canadian Music PRO SOCAN Acquires Jeff Price’s Audiam “to finally fix the global industry problems”
In May, Canadian performing rights organization SOCAN acquired music and metadata delivery technology provider MediaNet. Late yesterday, they added Audiam, a digtal music licensing and royalty collection service, to their music. Continue reading
