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THU. BRIEF: Midem Day 2 • ASCAP, BMI Consent Decree Review Begins • New Paid Streaming Projections • More

THURSDAY 6.6.19
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This week, commentators inside the music industry weighed in on consent decree reform, whether technology precipitated the death of "good" music, and shared some key advice for when it comes to marketing artists. ASCAP, BMI Issue Joint Open Letter On Consent Decree Reform [Full Text and Analysis] Did Technology Bring…

ASCAP, BMI Issue Joint Open Letter On Consent Decree Reform [Full Text and Analysis]

The rules that govern how ASCAP and BMI collect fees for songwriters and music publishers date back to a deal the pair made with the US Department of Justice in 1941. The DoJ recently said that it is reviewing those consent decrees and may end them. Today, the two PROs…

BMI and ASCAP issue open letter on Consent Decree reform

ASCAP CEO Elizabeth Matthews (pictured left) and BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill (pictured right) and have issued an open letter in response to the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) plan to evaluate the future of the ASCAP and BMI consent decrees. Acc…

BMI Files Rate Court Action Against Concert Promoters

BMI has filed against the North American Concert Promoters Association (NACPA) in the U.S. Rate Court. The performing rights organization says it has been negotiating with NACPA for five years to agree on new rates when BMI member songs are performed publicly. BMI wants to increase what its members receive…

WED. BRIEF: MMA Passes U.S. House • BMI vs Live Music Biz • IMPALA Opposes Sony + EMI • More

WEDNESDAY 9.26.18
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BMI Files Petition Against North American Concerts Promoters Association

In addition to higher concert rates, Broadcast Music Inc. seeks access to revenue from secondary ticket sales, VIP boxes, and ticket broker charges. Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) has filed a petition against the North American Concert Promoters Associati…

BMI hires PRS for Music exec Karen Buse as MD, European Society Relations

Newly-created role to help maximize international revenue
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Makan Delrahim To Speak At National Music Publishers Conference

In June, Makan Delrahim, head of the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division will speak at the National Music Publishers Association, and this could potentially be the end of ASCAP/BMI consent decrees. “This year’s keynote will be presented by United S…