Wednesday 2 July 2014

Media News: PPL And PRS For Music Launch New Educational Video For Businesses

 PPL and PRS for Music launched a new video to help businesses understand the benefits of music and how to obtain a licence.

Check it out on Youtube!
  
About PPL: Established in 1934 PPL is a not for profit company which licenses recorded music for broadcast, online and public performance use on behalf of 11,500 record company and 79,000 performer members. In 2013 the company distributed revenues of £152.2m, ensuring that all those who invest their time and talent in making recorded music are paid fairly for their work. PPL income becomes increasingly significant to its members as the industry continues to evolve and when licensing generally is becoming a more prominent part of their overall revenues.

The company also operates an International service used by many of its members. Through 68 reciprocal agreements in place with Collective Management Organisations (CMOs) in 34 countries, the company ensures that they receive revenue when their recordings are used around the world. @PPLUK

About PRS for MusicPRS for Music represents the rights of 100,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers in the UK. As a membership organisation it ensures creators are paid whenever their music is played, performed or reproduced, championing the importance of copyright to protect and support the UK music industry. The UK has a proud tradition of creating wonderful music that is enjoyed the world over and PRS for Music has been supporting the creators of that music since 1914.

PRS for Music provides business and community groups with easy access to over 10m songs through its music licences. In an industry worth £3.8bn PRS for Music is uniquely placed to be a voice for music and music creators. Collecting £665.7m in 2013, PRS for Music is one of the world’s most efficient combined rights organisations. With over 100 representation agreements in place globally, PRS for Music’s network represents over two million music creators.


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