New Music Licensing Discount for Catholic Talk Stations
FirstCom Music has introduced a new licensing fee discount through their library for Catholic Radio talk-format stations. Promoted as an economical alternative to a blanket statutory broadcast performance license, FirstCom is offering full material, synchronization, and performance license for the use of its sizable and expanding library. When considering whether to purchase a full statutory license (which includes ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and indirectly, other licensed music), or licensing through FirstCom, it may be helpful to consider your station’s program content, and weigh the pros and cons.
Here are some of the advantages of the FirstCom agreement:
And, here are a few things to think about regarding your station’s programming:
Of course, your apostolate will want to confer with legal counsel prior to making decisions on how to license and what to air. For more information on music licensing, over the air or digital, contact us.