[Fmpro] CPA (was Did you???????)

[LesHurdle]

On Apr 3, 2008, at 7:54 AM, James Ryan wrote:

> OK, in a nutshell.  Most major ad agencies are now registered with
> ASCAP.  That is because ASCAP does track commercials if you file your
> paperwork the way they like it.  I can't speak for BMI as I'm not a
> member, but in the past they did not pay on commercials.  SESAC may be
> doing it now, you'll have to check.

This was my entire point about 'variations' on ACE.

Registrations, but no $$$'s.

Why on earth should the composer have to find the media buy data?;

1	Most Ad agencies etc will not provide it
2	Errrr, isn't someone at ASCAP scratching their butt in the jingle  
dept.
3	You will still only be paid IF your music turns up in their  
survey... correct?

Fact is.......... in the USA, no one wants to pay Ad's 100% of the  
airtime [even at 3% of a Feature Perf.].......... anyone.. why????????

How does one provide a US PRO with announcement and and promo data?

L