Obviously this is my opinion and it is a *little* biased, however, if you don’t want to take my word for it I am sure a little research on your part will convince you. It is common knowledge that royalty free music is cheaper than conventional licensing; this is true. Unfortunately, royalty free music has […]
Music use, MySpace and Second Life
With the growth of online communities like MySpace and the virtual world of Second Life, which has over 1million members and its own economy, it seems that the more sophisticated the online world gets the more complicated the music royalty / copyright situation becomes. Technology is creating more opportunities for music use and the corporate […]
I am being played on local radio, I should join PRS! Right?
I have been in many discussions about the role of PRS I have been asked the following question numerous times by new composers and bands. When should I join PRS? In short I would say it is a judgement call on your part. In my experience, there are certain old school managers / music industry […]
10 Quick Tips for using music on your website
Love it or Loathe it, websites are becoming more media focused and music is becoming more common on the web. As broadband speeds increase, the web is becoming alive with the sound of music, glossy images and streaming video. Welcome to the online future! Tip 1 – Enhance it! Have music or sound if you […]
What an aggregator does for an independent band / artist / label
This is my take on it… any other opinions / knowledge on this subject are welcome. An aggregator acts a bit like an agent, putting bands music into other people’s libraries on behalf of the artist. The aggregator takes a percentage on sales but often does not even sell from his own site. This can […]
Basics Of Digital Audio Explained Using Streamed Examples
Unfortunately, explaining this subject even in basic terms requires some techno babble. I guess after reading this you will either want more detailed information or you will be reaching for the headache tablets and going for a lie down! If you are just trying to understand the best format to use for your project I […]
Podcasting your business
Podcasting is a relatively new phenomenon that has been spreading the globe from around 2003. Podcasting is simply the act of producing and distributing a Podcast via the world wide web. Rather than being a fad or a trend, Podcasting has become a significant communication and marketing tool for many companies. What is a Podcast? […]
Telephone Audio, Getting the Most from IVR and On Hold Marketing
IVR is short for Interactive Voice Response, an automated system that uses a touch response telephone to direct your call. You will have one of these if you have multiple departments with lots of incoming calls. 60% of callers put on a silent on-hold hang up within 40 seconds and callers put on-hold with information […]
A Question About Podcast Licensing And BMI Royalty Payments
The Question… Hello Mr. Pritchard, I read your article on Music Licensing in the latest issue of the Galaris newsletter. My concern is, I am a songwriter/publisher member with BMI. I’ve had several of my mp3 music tracks performed or featured on various podcast productions but I haven’t seen any royalty payments from those performances. […]
Part 2 – Your Options as a Licensee
Now that you have an understanding of the basics, explained in Part 1 – License Agreements, you are now ready to look at the options for licensing music. Mainstream Music It is possible to use mainstream music, but it is costly and often a convoluted process. The reason for this is that there are many […]
