SoundExchange and SAMPRA Sign Performer Royalties Deal
SoundExchange and South African Music Performance Rights Association signed a reciprocal agreement ensuring U.S. and South African performers receive royalties when their music is used...
RMLC Wins Against SESAC’s Proposed Fee Hike
RMLC wins ruling against SESAC's proposed fee doubling, securing modest rate increase to 0.2824% for 2023-2026 license period, representing major victory for radio stations....
SoundExchange Reaches $11 Billion in Digital Performance
SoundExchange reaches $11 billion milestone in digital performance royalties paid to artists and rights holders since 2003. The organization achieved this landmark just one year...
House Reps Strongly Support Local Radio
225 House Representatives now support the Local Radio Freedom Act, opposing new performance royalties on broadcast radio stations for music airplay....
LAWMAKERS OPPOSE FEE ON LOCAL RADIO STATIONS
127 House lawmakers now support the Local Radio Freedom Act, opposing new performance fees and royalties on local radio stations for broadcasting music over-the-air....
Congressional Members Back Local Radio Freedom Act
Over 200 House members and 24 senators now support the Local Radio Freedom Act, opposing new performance fees on broadcast radio stations for music airplay....
NAB Launches Campaign Opposing Radio Performance Fees
NAB launches campaign opposing performance fee legislation that would impose new royalties on local radio stations for music airplay, citing harm to listeners and jobs....
PRS AND BMI SIGN NEW INTERNATIONAL RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT
PRS for Music and BMI signed a new international reciprocal agreement benefiting songwriters, composers and publishers. The deal focuses on transparency, digital rights, and administration...
PRS for Music Hosts Panel on AI’s Impact on Music Creators
PRS for Music hosted a panel examining AI's impact on music creators, featuring industry experts discussing whether artificial intelligence creates opportunities or disrupts the music...
TWO HOUSE MEMBERS ADD SUPPORT FOR LOCAL RADIO FREEDOM ACT
Two House members recently added support for the Local Radio Freedom Act, bringing total cosponsors to 194 in the House and 24 in the Senate...
Songwriters Urge Senators to Support Music Modernization Act
Award-winning songwriters including Johntá Austin and Mike Love urge Senate support for the Music Modernization Act during ASCAP's Capitol Hill advocacy day....
NAB Opposes Fair Play Fair Pay Act
NAB opposes the Fair Play Fair Pay Act that would require radio stations to pay performance royalties for music airplay, citing job losses and supporting...
Global Music Rights Extends Radio License Deal
Global Music Rights extends licensing deal with Radio Music License Committee through September 2017. Agreement allows radio stations to play GMR repertoire while providing time...
ASCAP and BMI Challenge DOJ’s 100% Licensing Mandate
ASCAP and BMI unite to challenge the Department of Justice's 100% licensing mandate through legal action and legislative reform. The PROs argue the decision disrupts...
Congress Backs Local Radio Freedom Act
Congress adds three new co-sponsors to the Local Radio Freedom Act, bringing total support to 173 House members and 13 Senators opposing new performance fees...
Mariah Carey Signs with SESAC, Joining Elite R&B Songwriters
Mariah Carey signs with SESAC performing rights organization for representation of her songwriting catalog. The deal comes as she releases her new album....
Kobalt Signs Major Artists for Neighboring Rights
Kobalt Neighbouring Rights signs major artists including Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lenny Kravitz, Akon, and Sean Paul to expand their roster with international talent....
Charles Warfield Testifies on Music Licensing
Charles Warfield, NAB Joint Board Chair, testified before House subcommittee on music licensing issues, defending current copyright laws that benefit radio and recording industries....
Does Radio Need Higher Royalty Fees?
Radio industry faces pressure to pay higher music licensing fees beyond current BMI, ASCAP, SESAC rates as lawmakers consider new artist royalty requirements....
ASCAP’s Music Advocacy Project for Licensing Reform
ASCAP launches Music Advocacy Project with five-point plan to reform outdated music licensing laws. Initiative aims to modernize copyright system for digital era....
ASCAP Celebrates 100 Years at Library of Congress
ASCAP celebrates 100 years with a major exhibition at the Library of Congress featuring historic manuscripts, Supreme Court documents, and artifacts from legendary artists including...
ASCAP Advocates Fair Online Payments at Capitol Hill
ASCAP advocates for fair songwriter compensation at Capitol Hill, revealing songwriters earn 12 times less than record labels from streaming services like Pandora....
Songwriters’ Groups Stand Up Against Internet Radio Bill
Major songwriters' organizations ASCAP, BMI, NSAI and SESAC unite against the controversial Internet Radio Fairness Act, citing concerns over undervaluation of songwriters' rights....
DC Radio Stations Fail to Disclose Ads Against Rights Act
Two Clear Channel-owned DC radio stations violated FCC disclosure rules by airing anti-Performance Rights Act ads without proper documentation. The musicFIRST Coalition filed complaints alleging...
Cathy Hughes Urged to Use Radio Platform for Change
I was reading an article with an interesting perspective (below) this morning on Cathy Hughes/Radio One plight to ensure her urban radio stations do not...