SurferNETWORK is proud to announce the newest feature to our streaming services, the Artist & Title Website Widget. Embed it on your website so your listeners and visitors know what song is playing on the air. Read on for more details.
SoundExchange Royalties Explained
The US Copyright Office requires anyone that streams musical content on the Internet registers an Initial Notice of Use form and pay a $25 filing fee. This notice serves as your intention to use the statutory license under sections 112(e) or 114(d)(2), or both, of title 17 of the United States Code, as amended by Public Law 104-39, 109 Stat. 336, and Public Law 105-304, 112 Stat.2860.
SoundExchange and the DMCA
In 1998 the Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA) was signed, granting a performance right in the digital transmission of sound recordings. Simply put, the copyright holders of the performance of the musical work were not entitled to a royalty for the digital transmission of this performance. This meant more money to be paid by terrestrial radio if they streamed.
Digital Licensing Simplified pt.2
When terrestrial radio stations stream their content on the Internet, there are additional licensing fees to be paid to the copyright holders. The RMLC (see last post) negotiated licensing agreements with both ASCAP and BMI on the behalf of their members in 2005 that bundled licensing fees for streaming in with the licensing fees paid for the terrestrial broadcast, as long as it is an exact simulcast of the terrestrial broadcast. This agreement expired in 2009, but stations were allowed to continue under the existing agreement while negotiations were ongoing.
Digital Licensing Simplified
For terrestrial radio there are three licensing entities that you currently pay for your broadcast. ASCAP, BMI and SESAC. As a summary, here is who they are and what they do. Continue reading
Streaming Expectations from the President of SurferNETWORK
Forecasters are calling for a cold winter ahead, but the signs of a warming economy in America are cause for optimism. Recently, the unemployment rate took a slight tick down – potential good news. With an election upon us, we see bold new ideas and the potential to accelerate economic development. At minimum all of the election related activities, advertising campaigns and the associated dollars spent, will be a healthy boost to the economy. Please allow me to reflect back on the past year and look ahead to what 2012 holds, and how it will support the Radio Industry.
SurferNETWORK Granted Its Second Key Patent in Streaming Media Technology
Patented system allows for individually targeted advertising to replace generic advertising in live streamed content – substantial increase in value of Internet ads are anticipated.
FLANDERS, N.J.– (BUSINESS WIRE)—SurferNETWORK announces the receipt of a second key patent in support of its streaming media technology. SurferNETWORK now holds two fundamental streaming media patents. Continue reading
SurferNETWORK’s Video Streaming Technology Boosts Students Into Real-World Situations
FLANDERS, N.J. SurferNETWORK and Clarkson University have established a gratifying corporate/collegiate relationship. Through this win-win internship program, Clarkson University students are creating software and media ads for SurferNETWORK and, in return, are able to use SurferNETWORK’s streaming technology to stream college events to their constituents. Continue reading
SurferNETWORK Advances Cutting Edge Streaming Service
FLANDERS, N.J. — On-Line broadcasters seeking cutting-edge audience experience will benefit from SurferNETWORK’s Silverlight(TM) Platform
SurferNETWORK, a leading provider of streaming services, announced today the launch of its custom Silverlight solution. Silverlight is a cross-browser, cross-platform plug-in for delivering the next generation of rich interactive applications for the Web. “Silverlight has features that our customers and their audience will love,” said Bill Grywalski, President of SurferNETWORK. “Broadcasters will really appreciate that using Silverlight allows the media to pop like it is 3D.” Continue reading
Clarkson Students and Sports Fans Benefit from Internet Broadcasting Collaboration with SurferNETWORK
FLANDERS, N.J. — Students seeking cutting-edge professional experience in the information technology field, as well as Clarkson sports fans and other Internet video users, will benefit from a collaboration signed recently between Clarkson University and SurferNETWORK.
SurferNETWORK, one of the leading providers of Internet broadcasting services, and Clarkson will work together on research, technology transfer, education and training projects that will benefit both organizations. Continue reading
