Publishers demand royalties for song samples on download stores
US publishing associations including ASCAP and BMI are looking to collect performance fees for their members from the use of 30-second audio samples on download stores like iTunes, Amazon MP3 and eMusic.
The publishers are arguing that this is necessary to compensate songwriters who they feel are not adequately compensated for the use of their music online. They see these 30-second clips as “public performance” and want royalties paid accordingly.
http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1038698&c=1
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