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US rights organisation SESAC welcomes 10% increase in radio royalty rate

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SESAC • 2 min read

US rights organisation SESAC welcomes 10% increase in radio royalty rate

Songwriters allied to American collecting society SESAC will see an increase in royalties from radio airplay after an arbitration panel ruled on a new licensing agreement between the rights organisation and the US radio sector…

Chris Cooke • 05 Nov 2024

YouTube and SESAC kiss and make up as renewed deal sees blocked videos return

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YouTube • 2 min read

YouTube and SESAC kiss and make up as renewed deal sees blocked videos return

This weekend music videos featuring songs by writers allied with American collecting society SESAC were blocked on YouTube in the US, because its SESAC licence was about to expire and no new deal had been agreed. But, at the very last minute, a deal was done and the videos are back…

Chris Cooke • 01 Oct 2024

Music videos blocked on YouTube after SESAC licensing talks stall

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SESAC • 3 min read

Music videos blocked on YouTube after SESAC licensing talks stall

YouTube’s negotiations to agree a new licensing deal with American collecting society SESAC have stalled and its existing deal is now expiring. As a result, videos featuring songs written by SESAC member writers - including Bob Dylan, Adele and Burna Boy - have been blocked on the video platform…

Chris Cooke • 30 Sep 2024

Five Asian collecting societies partner with SESAC and MINT on digital licensing hub

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Asian Alliance Music Rights Organization (AAMRO) • 1 min read

Five Asian collecting societies partner with SESAC and MINT on digital licensing hub

Five Asian collecting societies have announced that they are collaborating on a new licensing hub – also backed by US society…

Chris Cooke • 20 Jul 2023