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🔍 Is Your Business Playing Music Legally? Many businesses unknowingly breach their music licence by using streaming services like Apple Music or Spotify that are meant for personal use. This can lead to significant fines and legal complications. M-Tech Systems provides expert guidance to help your business stay compliant with music licensing laws. Considerations: 🔴 Personal streaming services are not legal for commercial use 🔴 Legal and financial risks of non-compliance 🔴 M-Tech Systems' support in ensuring your business is compliant Engage with us now to learn more about how to avoid these pitfalls and ensure your music practices aren't putting you at risk #ExpertsAsAService #MTechSystems #CommercialAudio #STYB #HereToHelp #BetterTogether

🎵 Avoid unnecessary legal headaches by ensuring all the music you play in your business is properly licensed! ✅ Whether you're streaming music in a retail store 🛍️, restaurant 🍽️, office 🏢, or any other business environment, using unlicensed music can lead to costly fines and legal trouble ⚖️. Protect your business by understanding the differences between major licensing organizations like ASCAP and BMI, and make sure you're playing by the rules. 📖 Learn more about proper music licensing in our blog post: https://lnkd.in/dKhq3PWQ #SoundMachine #MusicForBusiness #BackgroundMusic #MusicLicensing #PerformanceRightsOrganizations

Spotify is shifting the spotlight to independent music by leveraging its playlist control, reducing dependence on major labels and boosting its bargaining power. This shift is driving indie success and cutting into major-label royalties. The independent-label share of new-music promotion rose from 38 percent in late 2017 to 55 percent in early 2020.

Thrilled to share this article co-authored with Emmanuel Nkamare LLM published in Business Day newspaper last week, discussing the recent scuffle between Universal Music Group (UMG) and TikTok over UMG’s music usage and licensing. Check out the full article for insights into different approaches to negotiating licensing terms! #musiclicensing #UMG #TikTok #BusinessDay #IndustryInsights

📭 Do you know about the music industry’s so-called ‘black box’? 🎵 This ‘black box’ concerns the accumulation of unassigned revenue in our industry. As of 2022, royalties worth an estimated $1.5 billion globally are not paid to the correct rights holders due to inaccurate and missing data. This is because music recordings and works are not linked with the appropriate metadata to credit the correct creators and contributors, resulting in inefficient processes and incorrect compensation for creators and rights holders. 🔥 Jaxsta’s accurate data matching for works to recordings addresses this issue. A must-have resource for songwriters, PROs, CMOs, publishers, music supervisors, TV production houses and music lawyers. Start exploring today by choosing a membership now: https://lnkd.in/gUKSr9Hb #Jaxsta #OfficialCredits #MusicCredits #CreditWhereCreditIsDue #Works #MusicWorks #Recordings #Songwriters #PROs #CMOs #Publishers #MusicSupervisors #TVProductionHouses #MusicLawyers #MusicLicensing #MusicRevenue #MusicIndustry #MusicMetadata #TaylorSwift #LoveStory #TaylorsVersion

Did you know that the top 3% of artists collect over 90% of all streaming royalties? In today’s video, Disc Makers CEO Tony van Veen breaks down the economics of the music industry and what you, part of the 97% vying for the remaining 10% of royalties, can do to change your situation. Tony covers: • Why income inequality in music is getting worse • How the streaming model has reshaped industry revenues • Where some of your earned royalties are going (and why you might not get them) • The “zero sum game” of modern music royalties • Whether it’s time to pull your music from streaming platforms • How independent artists can take charge of their financial future If you’re an active artist, this is a must-watch. https://lnkd.in/eY3QEM-w

The evolution of music consumption has been marked by significant transformations. From iconic LPs to the intelligent algorithms of streaming platforms, each generation has redefined how we explore, appreciate, and share music. However, this evolution hasn't been without challenges, with persistent questions about copyright and artist remuneration. If you're looking to learn a little more, dive into our article on the subject. The full read: https://lnkd.in/ebJaaGa4 #MusicIndustry #Spotify #MusicCopyright #CopyrightLaw

If you are looking to get your music placed in TV/film, then you need to know what companies are referring to when they mention “stems”. They vary with each company, but here is a general group of stems that are regularly requested by music licensing companies. It’s also helpful if you jot down what kind of stems each company you work with like so you don’t have to keep asking over and over….makes it easier for them and yourself. 👌🏾 This is one of the things I cover inside of Sync Producer Hub to make sure you are as prepared as possible when stepping into the mysterious world of sync. 🤣 Go to https://lnkd.in/e-96rT_P if you want in! 💪🏾💯 #synclicensing #musiclicensing #productionmusic #tvplacements

Unlocking Sync Licensing: Boost Your Music Revenue Discover the power of sync licensing for musicians! In this video, we explain how to get your music featured in TV and film, creating new revenue streams and enhancing your financial literacy as an artist. Don't miss out on this essential strategy for success! #SyncLicensing #MusicRevenue #FinancialLiteracy #MusicIndustry #FilmAndTV #ArtistTips #RevenueStreams #MusicBusiness #MusicMarketing #ContentCreation