The Pros and Cons of Choosing Custom Channels for Business Music Licensing
When selecting a licensed music provider for your business, there are many options available. While some services appear cheaper on the surface, businesses often discover hidden costs tied to poor service, repetitive playlists, incomplete licensing, and limited support. Professional business music licensing is not just about playing songs. It directly impacts brand perception, customer experience, […]
ASCAP, BMI Consent Decrees
Custom Channels Pushes Back on Potential Music Licensing Cost Increases As if businesses did not have enough to worry about in terms of increased costs and regulations, now we learn that businesses that play music could be paying a lot more in music licensing costs if the U.S. Department of Justice scraps or modifies nearly […]
Hello, it’s ASCAP. Is Your Music Licensed and Legal?
Has your business received an email or letter similar to this one? I recently sent you a package of information explaining copyright licensing for the music in your establishment. Included in that package was the ASCAP license agreement and invoice for fees. I hope you have had the time to review this information. […]
The Real Problems with DIY Music for Your Business
The Real Problems with DIY Music for Your Business Many business owners, especially those running restaurants, bars, coffee shops, or retail stores, like to play their own music. That usually means streaming songs from an iPhone, Apple Music, Spotify, or even personal MP3 files. It gives them a sense of control over the vibe of […]
Best Music Apps for Business
Best Music Streaming Apps for Businesses We get this question all the time from business owners and managers: “Can I use Spotify or Pandora to play music in my store?” It’s easy to see why. There are plenty of popular music apps designed for personal listening like Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, SoundCloud, YouTube Music, and SiriusXM. […]
How Much Is a Music License for a Restaurant?
When music is played in a business, the business owner is required to pay copyright royalties on the songs. The good news is that most credible music for business services—like Custom Channels, Muzak, Mood Media, or RockBot—include music licensing in their monthly fee. That means the restaurant music licensing, managing, and delivering your mix are […]
Why Personal Music Services Like Spotify Aren’t Legal for Business Use
Can You Use an iPad or Spotify Account to Play Music in Your Business? Question from a Business Owner “I play music in my business. Is there anything wrong with using an iPad that streams the same music service I use personally at home or in my car?” Answer from Custom Channels Yes, there are […]