New Study Determines Small Businesses Unaware Of Music Licensing Requirements
22.05.12
Austin, TX (PRWEB) February 14, 2012
Austin, Texas (February 2012) – DMX, an innovative and proven leader in commercial music and experiential marketing services and strategies, today released a report outlining the results of its commissioned study. The report sought to determine the following: proportion of small retailers that play music in their stores; source of music that is played; awareness and use of commercial music / Internet radio services; and whether the required public performance fees are paid through a commercial music provider or directly to organizations such as ASCAP or BMI.
With limited exception, playing music in a retail establishment requires a public performance license. Playing music in a retail establishment without a public performance license constitutes copyright infringement and exposes the business owner to significant legal and financial risk, including damages between $750 and $150,000 per infringed work.
Source: DigitalJournal.com (press release)