[Fmpro] Broadcast Mechanical Royalties

[Dean Stairs]

Hi Les,

I too would like some clarification on this issue.  I was pondering 
this issue this morning.  In particular wondering about sync licences 
re: library music.  Who collects that fee, your library, or you, or 
some combination thereof?

Re: your question of "national" tv vs "local" tv.  The Internet and 
satellite TV (Direct TV in the US) has pretty much made a mockery of 
those terms.  I am astonished that VISA can verify a sale anywhere in 
the world within 20 (?) seconds and the PRO's take as long as two years 
to make payment for something that airs in a "foreign" country.

dean
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Dean Stairs
Little Known Artists Studios
www.littleknown.ca


On 28-Nov-06, at 12:32 PM, Scott Szabo wrote:

>
> If I understand this correctly, by what mechanism do you collect your
> broadcast mechanicals? Are you paid a percentage of the gross sale or a
> fixed rate per episode? By the minute of music? How do you handle the
> accounting with the Production companies that use your music? Is this
> something you handle personally or do you have a staff?
>
>
> Scott Szabo
> Szabo Sound & Music
> 2400 Central Parkway, Suite C
> Houston, TX 77092
> 713-956-7451
> www.szabosoundandmusic.com
>