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Buffalo Wild Wings Leads the Charge in Offering Sports Programming with Audio
Big-game day at Buffalo Wild Wings may truly be the next best thing to actually being present at a sporting event. Banks of large-screen TVs are visible in every direction, and roaring cheers punctuate the broadcast commentator analysis. The sense of camaraderie and competition that exists on the field — or in the sports arena — permeates the dining atmosphere. Contributing to that experience is the fact that Buffalo Wild…
From News, posted 12.01.11
BMI, Minnesota Licensed Beverage Assn. Create “Win-Win” Partnership
There was a time when a visit or phone call from a representative of a performing right organization to a club, bar or restaurant owner was as welcome as a knock on the door by the Big Bad Wolf. But a partnership between the Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association and BMI has changed that, tailoring music licensing to MLBA members’ needs and saving them money.…
From News, posted 11.07.11
News Report Explores Value of Music and Costs of Infringement
In a thorough and thought-provoking news story recently aired on WRAL-TV in Raleigh, North Carolina, reporter Kelcey Carlson examined the issue of music licensing, and the role it plays for local bars and restaurants. Originally drawn to the story by fines levied by a federal judge against an area restaurant for operating without a music license for more than two years, Carlson delved further into the issue to…
From News, posted 8.15.11
RAB, BMI and MIW Present 4th Annual ‘Rising Through the Ranks’ Seminar
Alison Smith, Senior Vice President, Performing Rights at BMI, and “Rising Through the Ranks” Alumna Taja Graham to Deliver Keynote Addresses Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), BMI and Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Group (MIW) will continue to enhance women's knowledge and expertise in radio sales management with the fourth annual “Rising Through the Ranks" course. This two-day training seminar dedicated to the support and advancement of women in radio…
From News, posted 5.02.11
House, Senate Judiciary Committee Leaders Focus on Intellectual Property Protections
Leading members of the Senate and House Judiciary Committees from both sides of the aisle recently got together on Capitol Hill to speak about the continuing harm online infringement and counterfeits pose to American jobs and the economy. On April 4, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.), Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas),…
From News, posted 4.05.11
New ‘BMI Live’ Program Allows Performing Songwriters To Register Live Concerts for Royalty Payments
BMI has launched BMI Live, a program enabling performing songwriters to register their concerts and set lists online to be considered for payment in live music venues, regardless of size. To qualify, songwriters need to enter their live musical performances on BMI’s website (a BMI Live video demo is available) . BMI will pay royalties to both writers and publishers via direct deposit in its June…
From News, posted 1.11.11
BMI Featured in The New York Times Magazine
The August 8 edition of The New York Times magazine features an in-depth look at BMI and its business, covering topics ranging from repertoire and licensing to our efforts in protecting the value of copyright and the work being done at our Landmark Digital Services subsidiary. Read more about "The Music-Copyright Enforcers" by John Bowe on nytimes.com.
From News, posted 8.06.10
RAB, BMI and MIW Now Accepting Scholarship Applications for Third Annual ‘Rising Through The Ranks’
The partnership of the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), BMI and the Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Group (MIW) is now accepting scholarship applications for a unique 'Rising Through the Ranks' program. The two-day training seminar dedicated to the support and advancement of women in radio sales management will be held August 31-September 1 at the RAB Radio Training Academy in Dallas, TX. The 2010 Women in Radio Management &…
From News, posted 5.05.10
‘We Will Rock You’ Is Most-Played Song at Pro Sports Games for ’08/’09 Season
BMI has determined that “We Will Rock You,” a favorite of sports fans and teams for three decades, ranks as the most-played song at games of the National Football League, National Hockey League and Major League Baseball last season. “We Will Rock You” was written by Brian May and included in a 1977 album titled News of the World by the British rock group Queen. While the song has been…
From News, posted 10.28.09
Copyright Summit’s Second Day Targets New Revenue Streams
CISAC's (International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers) second World Copyright Summit: New Frontiers for Creators in the Marketplace began the second day of the event on June 10, focusing on finding common ground and new revenue streams on which to build the future of creative industries. The day's activities opened with Senator Patrick Leahy, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, who outlined the importance of appropriate copyright protection…
From News, posted 6.10.09
Upcoming Licensing events
| Feb 22 2012 | Country Radio Seminar: Nashville |
| Feb 23 2012 | Digital Music Forum East: New York |
| Apr 14 2012 | NAB Show: Las Vegas |
| Apr 15 2012 | NAB Show: Las Vegas |
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| Apr 17 2012 | NAB Show: Las Vegas |
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| Apr 19 2012 | NAB Show: Las Vegas |
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| Jan 22 2012 | NAMM Show: Anaheim, CA |
| Jan 21 2012 | NAMM Show: Anaheim, CA |
| Jan 20 2012 | NAMM Show: Anaheim, CA |
| Jan 19 2012 | NAMM Show: Anaheim, CA |
| Jan 13 2012 | 2012 CES International: Las Vegas |
| Jan 12 2012 | 2012 CES International: Las Vegas |
| Jan 11 2012 | 2012 CES International: Las Vegas |
| Jan 10 2012 | 2012 CES International: Las Vegas |
| Jul 16 2011 | Conclave 36: Minneapolis |
| Jul 15 2011 | Conclave 36: Minneapolis |
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