
Understand Your Licensing Options
Learn about the different types of licenses available for local TV stations and how they impact your music performance license fees.
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Allows stations to broadcast any song in ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC’s repertory for a single, flat fee on an annual basis.
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The blanket fee is reduced for programming that uses cleared music. The fee is based on the amount of cleared music and varies every month. For stations affiliated with a major network and that produce local programming, this license can produce significant savings off of your blanket license fee.
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ASCAP offers an alternative blanket license; a hybrid option that reduces fees for stations that clear a portion of their music while still providing full access to the ASCAP repertory. The fee is adjusted based on the percentage of cleared music used.