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YouTube, PRS for Music Work It Out...

Wednesday, September 02, 2009
by  presnikoff

YouTube and UK-based publishing rights group PRS for Music have now resolved their royalty dispute, according to official word Wednesday.  The deal involves an upfront lump sum and runs through 2012, a structure that does not include per-stream arrangements or minimums.

In March, Google proactively pulled content, blaming unreasonable royalty requirements.  YouTube may have carried a significant advantage in the discussions, based on its yank-down, though PRS appeared just as stubborn. 

Either way, a compromise was reached.  Now, YouTube is activating a massive number of music videos, as well as other video content that includes PRS-represented composers, publishers, and songwriters.



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