Chapter 5 of 7

Comparing Major U.S. P.R.O.s

Module 5.1: ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers)

ASCAP is a membership association of more than 940,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers.

ASCAP protects its members' musical works and licenses the right to perform them publicly.

Key Points:

  • Membership Association: ASCAP is a membership association of songwriters, composers, and publishers.
  • Protection: ASCAP protects its members' musical works.
  • Licensing: ASCAP licenses the right to perform its members' musical works publicly.

Module 5.2: BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.)

BMI is a global music rights organization that represents more than 1.4 million songwriters, composers, and publishers.

BMI licenses the public performance rights in more than 20 million musical works.

Key Points:

  • Global Organization: BMI is a global music rights organization.
  • Representation: BMI represents more than 1.4 million songwriters, composers, and publishers.
  • Licensing: BMI licenses the public performance rights in more than 20 million musical works.

Module 5.3: SESAC (Society of European Stage Authors and Composers)

SESAC is an invitation-only P.R.O. that represents a select group of songwriters, composers, and publishers.

SESAC is known for its personalized service and its focus on representing a diverse range of musical genres.

Key Points:

  • Invitation-Only: SESAC is an invitation-only P.R.O.
  • Personalized Service: SESAC is known for its personalized service.
  • Diverse Genres: SESAC represents a diverse range of musical genres.
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