by Kurt Oleson | Feb 4, 2020 | Music Licensing
Using a personal music service like Spotify in your business is increasingly common these days. But what most people don’t realize is that using Spotify in a commercial environment is actually illegal. Often business owners end up finding out the hard way, with a...
by Kurt Oleson | Aug 23, 2019 | Featured, Music For Business, Music Licensing
As if businesses didn’t have enough to worry about in terms of increased costs and regulations, now we learn that businesses that play music could be paying a lot more in music licensing costs if the U.S. Department of Justice scraps or modifies nearly...
by Kurt Oleson | Jul 16, 2019 | Music Licensing
Has your business received an email or letter similar to this one? I recently sent you a package of information explaining copyright licensing for the music in your establishment. Included in that package was the ASCAP license agreement and invoice for fees. I hope...
by Josh Torrison | Jun 19, 2019 | Featured, Music Licensing
Many business owners, especially owners of restaurants, bars and coffee shops, like to play “their own music” – meaning music they have on their iPod, iTunes, iPad or CD’s. It gives them a feeling of control to get the sound they want in their restaurant or retail...
by Erica McCary | Jun 11, 2019 | Music Licensing
We get asked this question frequently from managers and owners of small and medium-size businesses: “Should I be using any of the new online music apps for my in-store music?” There are lots of apps and web sites that are getting loads of publicity and buzz. People...
by Erica McCary | Jun 11, 2019 | Featured, Music Licensing
When music is played in a business, the business owners are required to pay copyright royalties on the songs. By using most credible music services, like Custom Channels, Muzak, Mood Media, or RockBot, music licensing is included in the monthly fee along with managing...
