[Fmpro] John Hutchinson

[Les Hurdle]

When Mr Hutchinson first came to LA in his new role as CEO of PRS, he 
had breakfast with PRS members.

He explained his horror as he compared the 'banking' system of PRO's 
compared to the real banking world [which isn't perfect !].
He undertook a world trip to educate.

He was 'talked to' !!! [got at]

He did however put himself in danger by going up against the might of 
ASCAP Sen Staff by being the first PRO to come to the USA via the AACO 
to tell it like it is .
Followed by GEMA/SACEM/SGAE........ no USA PRO would do the same with 
open Q&A !!

He managed to introduce 1-1 in the UK ... which some are trying to do 
away with since they are now paid accurately !

He did communicate with members often... even me.
I would ask a question make a POV, usually an answer in MINUTES... not 
the silence and arrogance we receive here from those who keep getting 
caught out !!

He left PRS in disgust... retirement is the official line.

Sadly JH has been replaced by a broadcaster at PRS......... all 
change... silence.
We learned far too much.

JH is a Gentleman, I miss him.

Now about those downloads... how are they to be paid in Canada????

Les


On Aug 1, 2006, at 8:35 AM, Claude Castonguay wrote:

> Quote
> "But, of course, say many collecting societies "Our members will
> protect us because we protect them and they love us for it."
> Really? I don't think so! As far as the performing right is
> concerned, distribution two years from performance for overseas
> collections is not unusual and it often takes longer. That is totally
> unacceptable. One year for domestic performing right royalties
> and even for mechanical royalties on the continent is quite normal.
> We have to do better than that!"
>
> That's why i was wondering when he did this speech, because if he
> actually pronounced it before 2000, not many of is colleagues took
> note...
>
> Best,
>
> Claude
> On 06-08-01, at 11:25, Les Hurdle wrote:
>
>> I don't recall, but his words should be noted.
>>
>> L
>>
>> On Aug 1, 2006, at 6:26 AM, Claude Castonguay wrote:
>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> when was this speech pronounced? At one point he talks of objectives
>>> for the year 2000..?
>>>
>>> Best,
>>>
>>> Claude
>>> On 06-07-31, at 18:06, Les Hurdle wrote:
>>>
>>>> Only one person !
>>>>
>>>> L
>>>>
>>>> On Jul 31, 2006, at 12:20 PM, Scott Szabo wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> That is a very enlightening article.
>>>>>
>>>>> Scott Szabo
>>>>> Szabo Sound & Music
>>>>> 2400 Central Parkway, Suite C
>>>>> Houston, TX 77092
>>>>> 713-956-7451
>>>>> www.szabosoundandmusic.com
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: fmpro-bounces+scott=szabosoundandmusic.com at nxport.com
>>>>> [mailto:fmpro-bounces+scott=szabosoundandmusic.com at nxport.com] On
>>>>> Behalf Of
>>>>> Les Hurdle
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, July 29, 2006 8:09 AM
>>>>> To: fmpro at nxport.com; thecomposersguild at yahoogroups.com
>>>>> Subject: [Fmpro] John Hutchinson
>>>>>
>>>>> Was he right?
>>>>>
>>>>>>> let's face it, it is a lot easier to sit back and
>>>>> earn interest on the float of money you are holding, than to pay
>>>>> it out
>>>>> quickly and accurately<<
>>>>>
>>>>> Accurately..... why would he use such a word?
>>>>>
>>>>> http://www.musicomm.net/rcrchutchinson1.html
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Anyone know of the details re some EU PRO's who place a monetary
>>>>> cap on
>>>>> royalties because of the number of times a work is broadcast?
>>>>> E.G.  GEMA, SGAE etc?
>>>>>
>>>>> L
>>>>>
>>>>>
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