A2IM: American Association of Independent Music

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From AIM president/WIN chair Alison Wenham:

Dear Member,

PPL, the UK’s society for the collection and distribution of public performance and broadcast income, is changing its distribution policy to close previous distributions prior to the statutory limitation period of 6 years. This means that unclaimed income will only be held for a period of six years. The last date to claim unclaimed income from the previous years is 26th July 2010.

So, in the next month, there is a major effort to identify the rights owners of tracks, which have earned public performance and/or broadcast income in the UK between 1996-2003.

If you believe you may have had airplay or public performance in the UK for specific songs/artists within this period, and you were a member of PPL during this time, you may be eligible to claim the income. If you are not a direct member, but your distributor was a member during this period, they may be able to process the claim on your behalf.

To check the list, please use the link below and enter your PPL details.

http://ppluk.com/en/Record-Companies/

Many thanks

Alison Wenham
Chairman
Worldwide Independent Network

Posted in Commerce Opportunity, Member Services, Members Only, Special Offers by A2IM

Believe Digital maximizes the revenue potential of independent labels with the largest distribution and marketing network in the world.  And to prove that, Believe Digital is now offering this free trial to A2IM members ONLY:

Believe will distribute and promote one LP of your choice on iTunes, eMusic and Amazon.comMP3, and pay you 100% of the royalties Believe collects on that release for ONE YEAR.

You’ll see first hand how Believe Digital maximizes the revenue potential of independent labels with the largest distribution and marketing network in the world. Our features include:

• Easy distribution network switching guide.  We make it easy to move from your current distribution network to Believe Digital with zero sales downtime.
• The only complete CRM system designed for the independent music industry.  Our analytics provide you with the insight needed to maximize distribution and sales
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For more information or to sign up, contact Rick Reed @ rick.reed@believedigital.com

Posted in Commerce Opportunity by A2IM

On February 19th, SoundExchange and A2IM 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.

View the entire webinar below.

Posted in Chapters, Commerce Opportunity, Member Services by A2IM

For the full set, click here.  Also, check out the full recorded stream of Tech Day on UStream — http://bit.ly/bKSqhQ

Posted in Commerce Opportunity, Education, Member Services, Members Only by A2IM

Posted in Commerce Opportunity by A2IM

Independent labels thriving in today’s music industry are making sure they leave no revenue stream untapped.  As most of our members are aware, master owners (and performing artists) are due a royalty when their sound recordings are performed on digital cable and satellite television music, internet radio, and satellite radio (such as SiriusXM).  In the U.S. these royalties are collected and distributed by SoundExchange.

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