SoundExchange Reporting Blog

The great SoundExchange (SX) reporting project here at Public Interactive is well underway!

I’ve already begun reaching out to stations to request data, explain the project and answer questions (of which there are many!). We have also begun scheduling webinars for various station groupings (NPR, NFCB, IMA, etc.) to better explain what this all means and how it will work. Look for invitations for a webinar coming soon to a computer near you!

The initial round of reporting is due to SoundExchange in mid-July. However, be aware that we are beginning by collecting data and log files from the largest streamers first (in terms of aggregate tuning hours, ATH), so not all stations need to provide us with these data just yet. But please be aware that we will soon be requesting playlist and streaming log data from your station, so if you are not already keeping track of the music your stream, please start now!

As a reminder for all stations, regardless of the volume of your streaming, please be sure to register with both the CPB and Public Interactive as soon as possible, to ensure you are covered and included under the CPB-SoundExchange agreement.

First, register with CPB and review and accept the music rights agreement. Stations that registered for Internet music rights coverage with the CPB before January 29, 2009 must re-register!

http://www.cpb.org/stations/musicrights/registration.html

It is important to note that stations are not considered covered by the agreement until they register with the CPB and accept the terms of the agreement!

Second, register with Public Interactive to participate in SoundExchange reporting. All stations must register explicitly with Public Interactive for SoundExchange coverage, whether or not they are already PI clients.

http://www.publicinteractive.com/sx-registrationform.html

Finally, please sign up with Public Interactive to receive SoundExchange email newsletters,

http://platform.publicbroadcasting.net/pi/email.emailmain

Be sure to check SoundExchange under “Modules and Services You Use.”

I look forward to working with all of you on this very important project. Feel free to contact me at any time with questions, concerns or comments.

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