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BMI Cheers Supreme Court Ruling on Grokster
The following is a statement by BMI President and CEO Del Bryant regarding the Supreme Court decision in MGM vs. Grokster: "The Supreme Court's unanimous decision today is good news indeed for the creative community whose work has been blatantly infringed by illegal file-sharing networks. BMI, acting on behalf of its more than 300,000 songwriters, composers, and copyright holders, had urged the Court in an amicus brief…
From News, posted 6.26.05
AIMP Honors Frances Preston With Indie Award
BMI President Emeritus Frances Preston was honored on November 30 by the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) during the New York Chapter's annual holiday party. Preston received the organization's Indie Award in recognition of her dedication and service to music publishers and copyright holders at a gala reception held at the exclusive Princeton Club in New York City.
From News, posted 12.02.04
Cecil Walker Elected Chairman of BMI Board
Cecil L. Walker of Atlanta, GA, the former President & CEO of Gannett Broadcasting, has been elected Chairman of the BMI Board of Directors, it was announced today. He joined the board in 1998 and previously served as Vice Chairman. Recently named BMI President & CEO Del R. Bryant was elected to his first four-year term on the board. Re-elected to the…
From News, posted 10.17.04
Tips to Help Restaurants and Bars Save Money on Music Licensing
Restaurants and bars that depend on music to entertain customers can save money on music licensing fees by following simple tips provided by BMI, a non-profit-making company representing 300,000 songwriters and music publishers. BMI grants businesses legal permission in the form of a music license to play copyrighted music. While the daily cost of a BMI license is about the same as a soft drink at most restaurants, the…
From News, posted 9.07.04
BMI Foundation Founder Theodora Zavin Dies at 82
BMI and the BMI Foundation mourn the passing of Theodora Zavin, one of the music industry's most respected copyright attorneys, who served as a senior executive at BMI. Zavin died Monday (June 21) at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital after a brief illness. She was 82. Zavin served at BMI for 49 years, joining the company in 1952 as head of its legal department,…
From News, posted 6.21.04
BMI Helping Artists Recover Unclaimed Royalties
In a press conference held on May 4, New York State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer announced that a deal had been reached with top record companies to return nearly $50 million in unclaimed royalties to thousands of artists and performers. The settlement is the result of a two-year investigation by Spitzer's office that found many artists and writers were not being paid by these companies because…
From News, posted 5.04.04
‘Free’ Music May Have Strings Attached
The proprietors of many nightclubs, bars, restaurants and retail shops often accept "free" or "promotional" CDs from record companies and artists who hope to find a wider audience for their music among customers of the establishment. Problems can arise when business owners discover they may not have the permission of songwriters to play the music in public. Those CDs and tapes rarely come with information about who wrote and…
From News, posted 4.26.04
National Music Council Issues a ‘Call to Action’
Dr. David Sanders, Director of the National Music Council (NMC), has issued a "Call to Action" to the NMC's constituency over the threat presented by illegal file-sharing on the Internet. The full text of his appeal appears below: A CALL TO ACTION FROM THE NATIONAL MUSIC COUNCIL Through its membership in the National Music Council, BMI is linked to the American music community at large. With…
From News, posted 2.25.04
AIMP Presents Power Players Panel
The Los Angeles Chapter of the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) presented a panel on September 25 entitled "Playing The Studio Music Game: The Power Players You Need To Know " at the Bel Age Hotel. Topics discussed included the impact of technology, globalization, corporate mergers, creative initiatives, new business models and the opportunities and risks that we face in the years ahead (including those…
From News, posted 10.08.03
FastTrack Board Names BMI’s Preston As Chair; Sacem’s Miyet As Vice-Chair
The FastTrack Supervisory Board, meeting in Copenhagen last week, has named BMI's (USA) President and CEO Frances W. Preston, as its new Chairperson, succeeding outgoing Chair Professor Mauro Masi of Italy's SIAE. SACEM's (France) Chief Executive, Bernard Miyet, was named Vice-Chair and succeeds Preston in this post. "I am honored to serve as FastTrack's Chair as we enter into a new era in the organization's development," said Preston. "The…
From News, posted 10.06.03
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