Tag: SESAC

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

The US Department of Justice will release its official consent decree decision governing ASCAP and BMI today (8/4), two well placed sources tell Hypebot. Advance leaks of the decision, which effectively governs how. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/01/2016 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)

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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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10 Tips For Sending Songs

When sending either beats or songs to someone in hopes of landing a placement, there are certain rules one should follow that will greatly increase their chances of success. Here. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/05/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, copyright, Disc jockey, Film score, Fordham University School of Law, Harry Fox Agency, Incidental music, iTunes, royalties, SESAC

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My Top Tech Launches Of 2015 – Dmitri Vietze, Rock Paper Scissors

Between now and the end of the year, we'll be asking music industry and music tech leaders to name their top 5 or so music tech launches of 2015. Today. Continue reading

Guest Post on 12/15/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Artificial Intelligence, CD Baby, Harry Fox Agency, IBM, Internet of things, SESAC, SpaceX, Spotify, United Kingdom

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Venue Owners Battle BMI Over High Fees

Bar and club owners are becoming increasingly upset at the performing rights organization BMI, which they feel is imposing unfair mandatory fees on venues, the cost of which BMI is liable. Continue reading

Guest Post on 12/11/2015 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: " copyright infringement, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, copyright, Copyright law of the United States, Harry Fox Agency, Mechanical license, Performance rights organisation, SESAC, United States, Vice president

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Music Publishing News Roundup 11.13.15: YouTube Music App • ASCAP Database Change • Apple Music To Android

YouTube’s long-awaited music application has finally arrived after years of development. Unlike typical music streaming applications, YouTube Music simultaneously offers users the world’s largest video library and a music streaming. Continue reading

Bob Baker on 11/13/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Association of Independent Music, American Society of Composers, Ankara, Arctic Monkeys, Authors and Publishers, Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, India, Intellectual property, SESAC, United States, YouTube

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music

This week Hypebot has advice on startup concepts you can utilize in the music business, how you can connect emotionally with an audience, seven all-too-common mistakes songwriters make when registering. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/17/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, ATO Records, Authors and Publishers, Brooklyn, CMJ, Fan (person), New York City, SESAC, social media, Social Media Examiner, YouTube

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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.

Bob Baker 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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