YouTube earnings unlocked for SOCAN members

November 6, 2013

SOCAN has entered into an agreement with Audiam that will make it easier for SOCAN members to receive additional money that they deserve from the use of their music in any videos posted to YouTube. The agreement is believed to be the first of its kind for a performing rights organization.

The agreement between SOCAN and Audiam allows artists to collect money from: • Fans covering their songs on YouTube • Fan lyric videos • Fan-created "album cover" or static image videos • Fan videos of live performances • Official music videos • Fan-created music videos • Any other type of video on YouTube using their song, either from the original recording or a new version The agreement also enables SOCAN members to: • Identify YouTube videos using participating SOCAN members' music • Direct YouTube to place advertising on the videos, ensuring that every video generates revenue • Collect money and pay participating SOCAN members for the plays of their music in YouTube videos • Advocate and enforce SOCAN members' rights • Track and obtain back-revenues owed to songwriters, composers and music publishers • Arrange for a "buy link" to be posted below YouTube videos with their songs

- See more at: http://www.socan.ca/node/2959#sthash.9SGNvVl5.DZFYIhg9.dpuf

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