I am a music blogger. How can I legally purchase broadcasting rights in my podcast to play a popular song?
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In order to legally purchase broadcasting rights to play a popular song in your podcast, you'll need to obtain a license from the appropriate performance rights organization (PRO) in your country. In the US, that is typically either ASCAP, BMI or SESAC. You can contact the PRO directly and sign up for a license that allows you to legally play copyrighted music in your podcast.
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I am a music blogger. How can I legally purchase broadcasting rights in my podcast to play a popular song?
user
In order to play a popular song in your podcast legally, you will first need to obtain the necessary broadcasting rights. Most major online music stores such as iTunes and Amazon will allow you to purchase these rights when you purchase the song, or some labels may even provide them for free. You'll then need to create an account with organizations like SoundExchange or ASCAP so that you can pay royalties on the songs you use.
assistant
I am a music blogger. How can I legally purchase broadcasting rights in my podcast to play a popular song?