Problem or par for the course?

[JD]

Is it typical to get paid royalties (BMI) for an initial showing of a TV show, and then not get paid for re-airings on the same network (LOGO)? I am wondering if BMI just didn’t “catch them”, or is it something I need to pursue? Tunesat detected them, but BMI didn’t? If I do need to pursue this, do I alert the library/publisher, because I assume they didn’t get paid either. Just curious, this is the first time this has happened to me (newbie). Thanks all!

[Desire_Inspires]

Maybe the cue sheets for the repeat plays of the show have not been filed. Contact the library and see if they have any info.

Tunesat is a decent service. But I think the info can lead people to believe that they are being cheated or will not be paid. Tunesat is not perfect and misses song plays that the PROs detect.

The PROs and the music libraries are probably the best people to talk to if there is a serious concern.

[Paolo]

Is it typical to get paid royalties (BMI) for an initial showing of a TV show, and then not get paid for re-airings on the same network

Hi JD,

I’m not with tunesat so I don’t have any info in that area.

But regarding airings, I’m also with BMI and I see royalties from both the initial airing and repeat airings.

Paul

[composer]

You should be paid every time it airs.

[guscave]

I had a similar problem. I contacted the library which happened to have a rep at BMI that had the issue cleared up within a few days. So yes, contact the library.

[Art Munson]

But I think the info can lead people to believe that they are being cheated or will not be paid.

Only until you understand what is payable and what is not.

Tunesat is not perfect and misses song plays that the PROs detect.

Neither are the PROs. Tunesat will pick up plays the PROs miss.

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