Archive for February, 2011
Most Wanted Monday: Can I get an AMEN?
February 28thOur outreach team was feeling the spirit move when they made up today’s Most Wanted List. It’s time for a come-to-SoundExchange talk for these unregistered labels with biblical names. Can you help us send them their earthly rewards?
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SoundExchange Q1Y11 webinar for labels and copyright holders
February 24thOn February 17th, SoundExchange presented a webinar for small labels and copyright holders. We addressed registration questions, payment questions, and thoughts about the general state of the industry. We also highlighted better metadata, our track-level claiming systems, and other ways that copyright holders can maximize their revenue. Check out the full video below, or on YouTube.
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PLAYS Database back in service!
February 16thSoundExchange’s PLAYS database is back up and running.* All of your previous spins have been preserved, and access has been restored. We thank you for your patience and understanding during our transition.
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Testimonial Tuesday: “Earth Mama” drops an eco-friendly email
February 15thEnvironmental entertainer Joyce Rouse (aka Earth Mama) got in touch with SoundExchange after a recent webinar. She had a few questions and we were happy to help. As a performer and a copyright holder, Joyce knew just how important SoundExchange royalties can be to working musicians.
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Testimonial Tuesday: "Earth Mama" drops an eco-friendly email
February 15thEnvironmental entertainer Joyce Rouse (aka Earth Mama) got in touch with SoundExchange after a recent webinar. She had a few questions and we were happy to help. As a performer and a copyright holder, Joyce knew just how important SoundExchange royalties can be to working musicians.
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Most-Wanted Monday: Grammy-nominated artists still unregistered
February 14thSoundExchange was proud to have dozens of our royalty recipients and members nominated for the industry’s prestigious Grammy awards. But just because these artists are at the top of their musical games, that doesn’t mean they’ve finished all the items on their artists’ checklist.
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Testimonial Tuesday: Becky Hobbs says SX royalties “made it so we can continue making music”
February 8thSinger-songwriter Becky Hobbs can rope you in like an Oklahoma cowgirl with her whiskey voice. She owns her own masters, which means she’s getting the copyright holder’s share to her own label, Beckaroo Records. She certainly got our attention with an email this week:
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Testimonial Tuesday: Becky Hobbs says SX royalties "made it so we can continue making music"
February 8thSinger-songwriter Becky Hobbs can rope you in like an Oklahoma cowgirl with her whiskey voice. She owns her own masters, which means she’s getting the copyright holder’s share to her own label, Beckaroo Records. She certainly got our attention with an email this week:
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Most Wanted Monday: Play Matchmaker for these unpaid artists
February 7thValentine’s day is just a week away, and we’re honoring the sickly-sweet occasion with a bouquet of artists who are missing out on our special brand of SoundExchange love. Help us get them registered, and we’ll send their unclaimed royalties as fast as cupid’s arrow.
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SoundExchange Q1Y11 webinar for service providers and webcasters
February 3rdOn January 27th, SoundExchange presented a webinar for music service providers and webcasters to address licensing options for services, materials that services need to submit, and what happens to the royalties SoundExchange collects from services. During the event, we asked the 60+ participants to ask us their toughest questions about SoundExchange and statutory licensing. 
