Music Technology Policy

MARCH 21, 2016

I had the good fortune to participate in a SXSW panel about the mechanics of YouTube revenues. There was a real interest in the audience about the mechanics of the rights involved and the revenues paid. If you have that same interest and you weren’t able to go to SXSW, here’s a basic chart of revenue splits that may help you: Source: Billboard. The percentages refer to shares of “Net Ad Revenue” often defined as: “Net Ad Revenues” means all gross revenues recognized by….

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2016

The suit claims the young actress is owed money and signs single-day contracts so the show can replace her at will. read more. THR, Esq. Television Television THR Online

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Music Technology Policy

MARCH 3, 2013

This is the “real” revenue and “incremental” revenue from the typical sources will always cannibalize front line sales and bring home pennies on the dollar the “incremental” income incrementally destroys. My job, you see, was to create incremental revenue for the company (and, of course, for him ). Dante’s 9 Circles of Hell by the gifted folks at Cinco Design cincodesign.com/blog2010/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/9levels_rgb.jpg.

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Music Technology Policy

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

BLANCHE. Whoever you are…I have always depended on the kindness of strangers. From A Streetcar Named Desire, by Tennessee Williams. From Highlights of Managing Change under the Music Modernization Act’s Mechanical Licensing Collective (footnotes omitted. A version of this article appears as How Will the Music Modernization Act’s Mechanical Licensing Collective Work? in 34 Entertainment Law & Finance 1 (No. 9, Dec. 2018.). Audits: Only the MLC may audit the blanket licensees.

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Music Technology Policy

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Remember when Pandora used to complain about how royalty costs were over half their revenue? Finance : “Total Revenue” of $1,100,000,000. billion market cap, and that has government mandated vendors (that’s the artists and songwriters) whose selling price (aka royalties) is set below market by the government, and that has a billion dollars in top line revenue, and has $360 million in cash, and has no debt (so far)–but can’t seem to make a profit?

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

AUGUST 10, 2015

Foreign streaming and non-permanent downloads are the subject of the guild's latest big legal move. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Music THR Online Sony Music The Walt Disney Company Universal Music Group Warner Music Group

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Music Technology Policy

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Very insightful reporting from Rob Copeland at WSJ on Google’s revenue that culls out YouTube’s share of Google’s revenue–and boy are we getting hosed. Alphabet said YouTube exceeded $15 billion in annual revenue in 2019. Even at 1% of YouTube revenue for publishing, comparable to the low public performance royalty at radio (distorted by the radio oligopoly), the songwriters alone should divide up $150,000,000–in a comparable deal.

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

MARCH 24, 2016

TMZ says its bus company partner refuses to cease operations, so the gossip outlet is seeking an injunction. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Television Culture Business THR Online

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Broadcast Law Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

We also wrote recently, here , about the obligations of TV stations to report on their Ancillary and Supplementary revenues that they receive from non-broadcast use of their digital spectrum. A fee is due if they received revenue from non-broadcast sources. Even stations that did not receive any such revenue must report that fact by December 1 to the FCC. While we are into the holiday season, that does not stop the routine regulatory obligations for broadcasters.

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Broadcast Law Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2017

The FCC, as part of its Media Modernization Initiative, also started a proceeding to abolish the requirement that TV stations with no ancillary and supplementary revenue (revenue from the digital transmission of non-broadcast services) file an FCC report on that revenue. As only about 15 stations had such revenue, to make the thousands of other TV stations to file reports to simply say that they have no such revenue made little sense.

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

MARCH 17, 2015

The singing show''s affiliated label 19 Recordings claims the label cheated it out of revenue for performers including Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood. read more. Simon Fuller Music Chris Daughtry THR Online THR, Esq. American Idol Television Sony Music Fox Broadcasting Corporation Kelly Clarkson Carrie Underwood Idol Worship Business Clay Aiken

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

AUGUST 7, 2012

As thousands of amateurs like Missy Franklin compete in London, a different sort of competition plays out in a California court over the NCAA's "amateurism" rules that prevent athletes from accepting money. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Television Business Olympics 2012

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Eriq Gardner The bible of rock culture was sued for unfairly competing with its exclusive licensing deals with musicians. read more. Music Music Business

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Music Technology Policy

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

It amuses me to no end when people suggest that artists can make up for recorded music revenues with live music revenues. But there are other issues to be considered before comparing live revenues and recorded music revenues. First of all: recorded music revenues are largely “net” while live music revenues are “gross.” You can’t equate revenues before expenses with revenues after expenses. The Trichordist. (I

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Broadcast Law Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2017

One change proposes to limit the requirement for TV stations to file Ancillary and Supplementary Revenue Reports to those stations that actually have such revenue, and the other proposing to eliminate the obligation of broadcasters to publish local public notice of significant application filings in a local newspaper. This revenue is received by data transmission and other non-broadcast uses of the station’s spectrum.

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Revenue Stations Broadcasting Obligation 40

THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

AUGUST 31, 2011

edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Eriq Gardner) The estate of the King of Rock and Roll, looking to avenge alleged past exploitation by his record company, files a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Germany. read more. THR, Esq. Music Music Business

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

AUGUST 7, 2012

As thousands of amateurs like Missy Franklin compete in London, a different sort of competition plays out in a California court over the NCAA's "amateurism" rules that prevent athletes from accepting money. read more. The Business THR, Esq. Television Olympics 2012 Business

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Revenue License TV Judge 66

THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

JULY 20, 2016

Green-Light International must transfer more than $400,000 pronto, demands the backer of a Pierce Brosnan film. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Business THR Online

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

AUGUST 14, 2012

Digital income is at stake again in a new lawsuit from Roy Thomas Baker, who has worked with Guns N' Roses, Ozzy Osbourne and Queen. read more. The Business Music THR, Esq. Business

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Music Technology Policy

JUNE 8, 2016

It’s entirely possible that the transaction costs of reporting royalties in revenue share deals (including productivity loss and the cost of servicing songwriters and artists) likely exceeds the royalties paid. via Are Legacy Revenue Share Deals More Trouble Than They Are Worth?

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

The suit seeks "tens of millions of dollars and likely more" after an audit showed underreported revenue from a joint venture. read more. Movies THR, Esq

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2015

The TV programmer says its former senior vice president was fired for poor performance, slams him for trying to drag CEO Chris Albrecht "through the mud." read more. THR, Esq. The Business Television Business THR Online

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2012

Investors in the Melrose 2 film slate claim fraud in the way Paramount has treated revenue from "Dreamgirls," "Flag of Our Fathers" and "Transformers." read more. The Business Paramount Pictures Movies THR, Esq. Business

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

AUGUST 9, 2012

Langley Films claims it is owed money from the 2009 thriller starring Richard Gere and Ethan Hawke. read more

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Revenue Film 54

THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

APRIL 9, 2014

The British company bought an interest in the first film in the blockbuster four-picture franchise -- but says their profits weren’t properly calculated and they haven’t been allowed to see the books. read more. Movies THR Online THR, Esq

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

MAY 6, 2013

An appeals court affirms a ruling that foreign publishers affiliated with EMI are allowed to collect money. read more. Music THR, Esq. Business

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Eriq Gardner A federal judge rejects label's argument that underpaying music artists for digital downloads can't possibly be connected to consumer harm. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Music Business

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

JULY 19, 2016

A judge trims a lawsuit from Keno Thomas, but allows a complaint alleging relatiation to continue. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Television Business THR Online

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Revenue Lawsuit Judge Television 41

THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

JULY 12, 2012

As online streaming of hit shows gets more lucrative for networks and studios, one lawyer is attempting to pry loose meaningful participation for creators. read more. THR, Esq. THR, Esq. The Business Television Business Amazon.com CBS Hulu NBC Netflix 2 Broke Girls Modern Family

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

APRIL 4, 2011

Eriq Gardner Recording artists and music producers allege tens of millions owed every year on digital downloads and ringtones. read more. THR, Esq. Music Music

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Revenue Music Lawsuit 74

Broadcast Law Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

These are filed by all television stations to report on the revenues that they have generated from their digital television spectrum from non-broadcast uses. While we are in the Holiday season, the regulatory obligations faced by broadcasters don’t stop. December brings a continuation of the TV renewal cycle, though we are nearing the end of that cycle.

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2012

A 2010 ruling in this case led dozens of big-name musicians to sue such corporations as Universal Music Group to collect more money from iTunes sales, ringtones and the like. read more. The Business Music Eminem Earshot THR, Esq. Universal Music Group Business

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iTunes Revenue Universal Music Group Suit 41

Broadcast Law Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

The FCC today issued a Public Notice reminding TV broadcasters ( full-power, LPTV, translator and Class A stations, both commercial and noncommercial, if they have digital operations ) that they must, by December 1 , file a report on the ancillary and supplementary services that they provide and pay a fee of 5% of gross revenues received by the TV station for such services.

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Copyrights & Campaigns

JULY 14, 2009

Last week, the record label plaintiffs in the Joel Tenenbaum case sought a protective order , seeking to prevent public disclosure of revenue information and contracts that prove the chain of title of the copyrights at issue in this case. With respect to the revenue figures, the Court does not comprehend how disclosure would impair the Plaintiffs' competitive business prospects when three of the four biggest record labels in the world -- Warner Bros.

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DealFatigue

SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

On the one hand, the Internet provides new sources of distribution revenues through streaming and digital downloads. Tags: AFM Cannes Digital Downloads Distribution Equity Film Financing Home Video Independent Film Internet Markets Print Streaming TIFF afm american film market cannes film festival distribution revenues equity investors film business independent producer pre-sales recession tiff09 toronto film festival

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Broadcast Law Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

If they do provide such services, they must pay a fee of 5% of gross revenues received by the TV station for such services. All stations must file the report – even if they don’t receive any such revenue (as they must state that fact on the report). Digital Television FCC Fees Low Power Television/Class A TV Television ancillary and supplementary revenue

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DealFatigue

SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

On the one hand, the Internet provides new sources of distribution revenues through streaming and digital downloads. AFM Cannes Digital Downloads Distribution Equity Film Financing Home Video Independent Film Internet Markets Print Streaming TIFF afm american film market cannes film festival distribution revenues equity investors film business independent producer pre-sales recession toronto film festival

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DealFatigue

SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

On the one hand, the Internet provides new sources of distribution revenues through streaming and digital downloads. AFM Cannes Digital Downloads Distribution Equity Film Financing Home Video Independent Film Internet Markets Print Streaming TIFF afm american film market cannes film festival distribution revenues equity investors film business independent producer pre-sales recession toronto film festival

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Film Festival Silicon Valley Motion Picture Equity 100

DealFatigue

MARCH 18, 2008

AFTRA accused Nickelodeon of improperly negotiating talent revenue participation for the cable outlet outside of Nick’s shows. As a result, they’re on a desperate search for new revenue streams. A copy of AFTRA’s purported letter to Nick (I couldn’t verify its authenticity) is here.

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Broadcast Law Blog

APRIL 30, 2014

The most interesting insight may be that the new Judges seem very interested in the potential for percentage of revenue royalty rates. At one point in summarizing the rates that had been proposed by the parties that had originally participated in the case, the Board noted that all had proposed per song per listener rates, surmising that no percentage of revenue rate was offered based on the perception that the Board had not in the past been open to such a royalty plan.

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DealFatigue

MARCH 18, 2008

AFTRA accused Nickelodeon of improperly negotiating talent revenue participation for the cable outlet outside of Nick’s shows. As a result, they’re on a desperate search for new revenue streams. A copy of AFTRA’s purported letter to Nick (I couldn’t verify its authenticity) is here.

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Profit Participation Participation Actor Actors 100

DealFatigue

MARCH 18, 2008

AFTRA accused Nickelodeon of improperly negotiating talent revenue participation for the cable outlet outside of Nick’s shows. As a result, they’re on a desperate search for new revenue streams. A copy of AFTRA’s purported letter to Nick (I couldn’t verify its authenticity) is here.

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Profit Participation Participation Actor Actors 100

Broadcast Law Blog

JANUARY 3, 2014

First, the Judges ask if the CRB would be justified in adopting a percentage of revenue royalty , rather than the per song, per listener royalty metric that has been used in the three prior proceedings. Intellectual Property Internet Radio Music Rights copyright royalty board Internet radio royalties music royalties percentage of revenue royalty webcasting royalties willing buyer willing seller

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