Music Licensing 101 and the BMI Brand
“Rising Through the Ranks” August 16, 2017
BMI Offices Nashville, TN
Bundle of Music Copyrights
• Mechanical
• Synchronization
• Master Use
• Public Performance
• “Performer’s” royalties
Performing Rights Organizations
Who are the players and where did they come from?
– ASCAP
– SESAC
– GMR
– BMI
Who do we license?
• Radio/TV/Internet
• Bars
• Hotels
• Restaurants
• Fitness Centers
• Museums
• Festivals
BMI’s role in radio industry • Founded by broadcasters • Still owned by broadcast industry • Competitive music source • “Open Door” policy • Where do the fees go; “Circle of Life” • Not for profit status/88 cents to writer • Life without BMI
How are licenses negotiated?
• RMLC
• DOJ Consent Decree Review
Where Does the Money Go?
BMI does not make any profit on licensing fees.
After operating costs, BMI distributes 88 cents of every dollar collected from licensing fees directly
back to our songwriters and publishers.
BMI Partnerships
• Group Meetings • Association/Convention Sponsorships - NAB/RAB/Idea Bank/MFM/State Broadcaster Associations • Branding through our songwriters • Creating events that generate revenue for our
customers.
BMI’s Branding Goal
To be viewed not as just a company that collects licensing fees, but instead, a partner to the
industry which helps radio educate its employees and generate revenues for its clients
through creative initiatives and partnerships.
Questions?
Dan Spears - 410.527.1076 [email protected]