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SoundExchange and A2IM Q1Y10 Webinar for Labels and Sound Recording Copyright Owners – Q&As and Video

On February 19th, SoundExchange presented a webinar, “Q1Y10 Webinar for Labels and Sound Recording Copyright Owners,” to address the issues which affect how independent labels are paid by SoundExchange.  During the event, we asked the 200+ participants to ask us their questions about SoundExchange and the specifics of what we do. Below are those questions, verbatim (we’ve removed names and contact information for privacy), and responses from our team.

SoundExchange and A2IM Q1Y10 Webinar for Labels and Sound Recording Copyright Owners – Q&As and Video

On February 19th, SoundExchange presented a webinar, “Q1Y10 Webinar for Labels and Sound Recording Copyright Owners,” to address the issues which affect how independent labels are paid by SoundExchange.  During the event, we asked the 200+ participants to ask us their questions about SoundExchange and the specifics of what we do. Below are those questions, verbatim (we’ve removed names and contact information for privacy), and responses from our team.

In Case You Missed It: SX’s John Simson in Billboard Magazine

SoundExchange’s Executive Director, John Simson, published a guest opinion piece in Billboard this week, alerting the whole music industry to the costs of bad data (including royalties which groups like SoundExchange can’t distribute because of poor reporting), and what can be done to correct the problem. Check out the full piece: The Cost of Bad Data.

In Case You Missed It: SX's John Simson in Billboard Magazine

SoundExchange’s Executive Director, John Simson, published a guest opinion piece in Billboard this week, alerting the whole music industry to the costs of bad data (including royalties which groups like SoundExchange can’t distribute because of poor reporting), and what can be done to correct the problem. Check out the full piece: The Cost of Bad Data.

SX guest post on KnowTheMusicBiz: How Bad Data Costs The Industry Millions

SoundExchange’s communications office published a guest blog on KnowTheMusicBiz.com, explaining how a lack of quality metadata costs the music industry millions of dollars in unpayable royalties. Check out the full piece: Lost luggage: How Bad Data Cost Recording Artists and Record Labels Suitcases of Cash

SoundExchange offices closed due to blizzard conditions

Due to the weather conditions in the Washington, D.C. area, the SoundExchange office is currently closed. We will keep you posted with information here on our website and blog.

Thank you for you understanding and patience. We look forward to returning to your service as soon as we can safely do so.

Update: As of Friday, February 12, the SoundExchange offices are open and fully functional. Thank you for your patience.

The SoundExchange Team