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
What are the ASCAP and BMI Consent Decrees? ASCAP and BMI consent decrees are federal antitrust rules regulating how PROs license music to businesses. This prevents unfair pricing on over 80% of commercial songs. If the DOJ weakens these decrees, licensing costs could spike. Custom Channels Pushes Back on Potential Music Licensing Cost Increases Businesses […]
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. As […]
The Real Problems with DIY Music for Your Business
Is it Legal to play Spotify or Apple Music in my Business, and what are the Risks? Playing consumer music apps like Spotify, Apple Music, or Pandora in a business is illegal. These platforms are licensed for personal use only. Businesses require commercial music licenses from PROs including ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and GMR. Many business […]
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 a Spotify Account to Play Music in Your Business? No, you can’t use a Spotify account in your business. Spotify is not licensed or legal for business use. Personal Spotify, Apple Music, and Pandora accounts aren’t licensed for public business use – playing them in a store or restaurant violates copyright law […]