SACEM News
SACEM JOINS WARNER/CHAPPELL MUSIC’S PAN-EUROPEAN DIGITAL LICENSING (PEDL) INITIATIVE
01/25/2008
Press Realease - 25 June 2008 – Paris/London
Warner/Chappell Music, the publishing arm of Warner Music Group, today announced that Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers of Music (SACEM) has joined its Pan-European Digital Licensing (PEDL) initiative. The French Collection Rights Society will now be authorised to offer pan-European digital licences in Warner/Chappell’s Anglo-American repertoire.
The PEDL initiative grants non-exclusive rights in Warner/Chappell Music’s catalogue to those collection societies which comply with a set of common standards intended to ensure the efficient, transparent management of rights as well as appropriate and accurate compensation for songwriters. In January, Warner/Chappell Music announced GEMA, The MCPS-PRS Alliance and STIM as the first members to sign up to the PEDL initiative, which continues to remain open for other societies to join.
The initiative is consistent with the European Commission’s Recommendation of 18 October 2005 on collective cross-border management of copyright and related rights for legitimate digital music services.
Jane Dyball, Senior Vice President, International Legal and Business Affairs, Warner Chappell Music, said “We are delighted to further strengthen our relationship with SACEM by welcoming them to the PEDL initiative. This adds further momentum towards simplifying the process for content users licensing Warner/Chappell’s catalogue, whilst maintaining value for rights-holders and benefiting our song writers by encouraging digital usage of their works.”
Bernard Miyet, CEO and Chairman of the SACEM Management Board, said “In a complex European environment for licensing on line and mobile exploitations, we are delighted to join Warner/Chappell Music's PEDL initiative. By concluding this agreement with Warner/Chappell Music, SACEM proves once again its service to major rights owners and its ability to grant users access to a wide range of repertoire on a pan European basis."
+44 207 368 2827
Sacem - Fabienne Herenberg
33 1 47 15 45 55 / 33 6 84 95 29 80
Warner/Chappell Music, the publishing arm of Warner Music Group, today announced that Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers of Music (SACEM) has joined its Pan-European Digital Licensing (PEDL) initiative. The French Collection Rights Society will now be authorised to offer pan-European digital licences in Warner/Chappell’s Anglo-American repertoire.
The PEDL initiative grants non-exclusive rights in Warner/Chappell Music’s catalogue to those collection societies which comply with a set of common standards intended to ensure the efficient, transparent management of rights as well as appropriate and accurate compensation for songwriters. In January, Warner/Chappell Music announced GEMA, The MCPS-PRS Alliance and STIM as the first members to sign up to the PEDL initiative, which continues to remain open for other societies to join.
The initiative is consistent with the European Commission’s Recommendation of 18 October 2005 on collective cross-border management of copyright and related rights for legitimate digital music services.
Bernard Miyet, CEO and Chairman of the SACEM Management Board, said “In a complex European environment for licensing on line and mobile exploitations, we are delighted to join Warner/Chappell Music's PEDL initiative. By concluding this agreement with Warner/Chappell Music, SACEM proves once again its service to major rights owners and its ability to grant users access to a wide range of repertoire on a pan European basis."
About Warner/Chappell Music:
Warner/Chappell Music is WMG's award-winning global music publishing company. The Warner/Chappell Music catalog includes standards such as "Happy Birthday To You," "Rhapsody in Blue," "Winter Wonderland," the songs of Cole Porter and George and Ira Gershwin, as well as the music of Dido, Dr. Dre, Eric Clapton, Green Day, Led Zeppelin, Madonna, Nickelback, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sheryl Crow, T.I. and others. Warner/Chappell Music is a leader in creating innovative strategies for marketing and promoting its songwriters and their music. The company's extensive catalog makes it a natural first stop for A&R executives and record producers, feature film and television production companies, and others looking to record or license some of the world's greatest music.About SACEM:
SACEM is a non-profit membership organization for managing rights and royalties of authors, composers and publishers of musical works. Its primary mission is to collect royalties and to redistribute these equitably to rights holders. Founded over 150 years ago, SACEM was the first society in the world to represent musical rights holders. It has established itself as a key international player and a driving force in rights management. SACEM counts today 124,250 members worldwide. Its repertoire counts over 6 million works.Press contacts:
Warner Music International - Sam Selby+44 207 368 2827
Sacem - Fabienne Herenberg
33 1 47 15 45 55 / 33 6 84 95 29 80
