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The DOJ's antitrust lawsuit intensifies Ticketmaster & Live Nation's PR nightmare. Negative media coverage on ticketing fees, service charges, and the Taylor Swift fiasco cast a long shadow over their legal defense. A PR Professional's Perspective: Public Perception is Paramount: Negative sentiment can significantly impact legal outcomes, especially if a jury is involved. The Power of Proactive Reputation Management: Addressing concerns before they escalate can mitigate damage. Transparency & Communication are Key: Openly and genuinely addressing challenges can counter negative narratives, people are perceptive to insincere comments. The legal battle plays out in court, but the fight for public opinion rages on. Will Live Nation & Ticketmaster be able to use effective PR to navigate this crisis? https://bit.ly/4aHwQgt #AntiTrust #DOJ #PR #CrisisPR #PRtips

Part II of our look at legal and policy issues for broadcasters and other media companies in 2024 - the non-FCC issues: https://lnkd.in/eQt9Y3aA

💿Building Trust in an Age of Skepticism💿 I've seen how challenging it has become for artists to trust marketing and PR agencies. The rise of scam websites and fraudulent services has left many with bad experiences and skepticism. These scams not only exploit artists but also create hurdles for genuine agencies trying to offer real support. As a part of the music marketing community, I understand the frustration. It’s not just about the scams; it’s about the false promises that lead to shattered dreams and wasted resources. This makes it harder for artists to believe in agencies that truly want to help. 🔈Here's what we, as authentic service providers, need to do:🔈 📎Transparency: Be upfront about what we can and cannot do. 📎Education: Help artists identify credible services and avoid scams. 📎Realistic Expectations: Offer clear, achievable goals and outcomes. Artists deserve to work with agencies that have their best interests at heart. Let's work together to build trust and create genuine opportunities for success. #MusicMarketing #ArtistSupport #TrustIssues #MusicPR #RealTalk #MusicIndustry #MusicBusiness

US Antitrust Law: Sherman Act, 1890 - Section 1 and 2 : § 1 of the Sherman Act states that contracts that limit trade are illegal, whereas § 2 states that every person who attempts to monopolize, or attempts to monopolize, any part of trade, is guilty of a misdemeanor. The US Government, and dozens of states, sued Live Nation Entertainment, a multinational entertainment company, in an antitrust suit Thursday, alleging they monopolized the live entertainment space, harming artists, venues, and concertgoers. The US Government alleges that Live Nation violated § 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act, an 1890 US antitrust law that prescribes the rules of free competition and prohibits unfair monopolies. #competitionlaw #antitrustlaw https://lnkd.in/gt4Pxe4R

Explore how much say celebrities have in contracts in our latest feature on eMonthly News! 🌟📄 Dive into the intricacies of celebrity contracts and discover the extent of influence and control stars have over their agreements. Learn about the negotiation processes, common clauses, and the role of legal teams in securing favorable terms for celebrities. Gain insights into how high-profile figures leverage their status to shape contract terms in entertainment, sports, and endorsements. Whether you're curious about the behind-the-scenes of celebrity deals or interested in contract law, join us in unraveling the power dynamics in celebrity contracts. Stay informed about the latest trends and practices in contract negotiations. #CelebrityContracts #EntertainmentLaw #Negotiations https://lnkd.in/dzrSgwss

Today we honor the legacy of Stephen Foster and his timeless music that continues to bring joy to generations of music lovers!🎶 #StephenFosterMemorialDay #expert #expertthoughtgeneration #expertadvice #expertanswers #communications #PR #media #backlink #mention #mentiongenie #personalgrowth #brand #networking #growth

New Post: Cher Copyright Win, Bad Bunny Lawsuit, The-Dream Abuse Case & More Top Music Law News - https://lnkd.in/gaZEm2ZT - This is The Legal Beat, a weekly newsletter about music law from Billboard Pro offering you a one-stop cheat sheet of big new cases, important rulings and all the fun stuff in between. This week: Cher wins a closely-watched termination battle against Sonny Bono’s widow; the massive copyright lawsuit against Bad Bunny and other reggaeton stars moves forward; R&B hitmaker The-Dream is hit with a sexual abuse lawsuit; and much more. THE BIG STORY: Copyrights & Divorces & Cher, Oh My! Cher emerged victorious last week in a long-running legal battle with Sonny Bono’s widow that centered on the messy intersection between federal copyrights and state-level divorce law.The lawsuit was the industry’s latest test of copyright law’s “termination right,” which gives creators and heirs the power to reclaim control of works decades after they sold them away. Created by Congress in the 1970s, termination was designed to level the playing field for creators who faced an “unequal bargaining position” with big companies and sold their rights for cheap.Over the past few years, record labels have faced class actions from artists seeking to win back their masters; musicians have pushed for a rule change to make sure songwriters can actually start collecting streaming royalties after they take back their copyrights; and individual artists like Dwight Yoakam, 2 Live Crew and KC & the Sunshine Band have all fought their own lawsuits over termination.Cher’s case posed new and difficult questions. After using termination to take back control of Sonny’s copyrights, Mary Bono argued that she was no longer required to honor Sonny and Cher’s 1978 divorce settlement, which gave the superstar a permanent 50% cut of the publishing revenue from songs written before the couple split up.But in a ruling on Wednesday (May 29), Judge John A. Kronstadt sided with Cher, ruling that she must continue to receive publishing royalties for her catalog of songs created with Sonny, including “I Got You Babe,” “The Beat Goes On” and “Baby Don’t Go.”For more, go read our entire breakdown of the ruling, including access to the judge’s full written decision. Other top stories this week… REGGAETON CASE GOES ON – A federal judge ruled that a sprawling copyright lawsuit can move forward with accusations that nearly 2,000 reggaeton songs — including hits by Bad Bunny, Karol G and dozens of others — all infringed a single 1989 song called  “Fish Market” that allegedly spawned the so-called “dem bow” rhythm. The stars had argued that the lawsuit aimed to “monopolize practically the entire reggaetón musical genre,” but a judge said it was too early to make that argument — and that he wasn’

The Future of Google Ads: How AI-Powered Tools Disrupt the Advertising Industry Discover how AI-powered tools like perplexityu.com and opera are set to disrupt Google's ad business. Learn about the challenges Google faces in integrating ads into these innovative tools and the potential threats to their margins. Stay ahead of the curve with this insightful analysis. #GoogleAds #AIRevolution #DisruptiveTechnology #AdIndustry #Innovation #DigitalAdvertising #AIpower #AdIntegration #ThreatstoGoogleAds #StayAhead

The Cheapest and Most Effective Advertising Strategy Nowadays: I want to emphasize that this advertising method may not work for all companies, but it's particularly effective for those catering to the younger generation and able to present themselves in a fun way. As you might have guessed, the big player here is TikTok. The main point is that the younger generation expects to see default ads from businesses (by default, I mean a boring and 'serious' format of content). A good example is how Opera GX does it. They keep up with trends, making short, funny, and sometimes crazy content. It doesn't even seem like it's coming from a Big Tech Company, which is why it often goes viral, getting millions of views and making viewers stick around. Here is the example from Opera GX's TikTok :)

IP and tax Intellectual property is a very valuable intangible asset for companies, which is best illustrated by the relationship between intellectual property and tax. Tax issues relating to intellectual property are particularly important for multinational companies that licence their intellectual property rights internationally. A recent example from India is a case where a company acquired live broadcasting rights and a court ruled that these could not be taxed as royalties. #broadcasting #rights #royalties