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Business: Hassle-Free & Fully Compliant

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Licensing 101

No matter what industry you serve, federal copyright law requires you to secure the proper licensing rights to play music in your business. Obtaining those rights on your own can be complex and confusing, costing you frustration, time, and money. There’s an easier and more affordable way.

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Licensing Rights

When you use Pandora for Business powered by Mood Media, your music is fully licensed for standard business use. We work with performing rights agencies such as ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC to obtain those licensing rights for you on your behalf. Just enjoy great music and keep doing what you do best.

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Can I Play Music at My Business?

Playing music at your business is not as simple as pressing play on your favorite playlist.

Music played in public settings like stores, restaurants, and offices requires proper licensing. This is because publicly performing music necessitates obtaining the appropriate licenses, as copyright holders have the right to control and be compensated for the usage of their music.

Can I Use a Personal Streamer like Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube?

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Can I Use a Personal Streamer like Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube?

Many business owners might wonder if they can use personal streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube to play music in their establishments. 

The short answer is no. 

Personal streaming services are designed for private, non-commercial use only. Their terms of service explicitly prohibit using their platforms for public performances.

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The Consequences of Unlicensed Music:
Fines and Fees

The Consequences of Unlicensed Music: Fines and Fees

Unauthorized music usage in your business can result in significant fines ranging from thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending on the severity of the infringement.

Here’s a look at some examples of businesses that have faced significant penalties:

$27K

IN 2019, ASCAP FINED A DENVER BAR $27,000 FOR NOT MAINTAINING ITS MUSIC LICENSE.

$20K

A NEW JERSEY RESTAURANT WAS FINED OVER $20,000 BY BMI FOR PLAYING SONGS WITHOUT A LICENSE.

CLOSED

IN ST. LOUIS, A BAR WAS FORCED TO CLOSE AFTER BMI SUED IT FOR PLAYING UNLICENSED MUSIC.

$1.5M

A COVER BAND PERFORMING UNLICENSED MUSIC RESULTED IN A $1.5 MILLION FINE FOR AN OHIO VENUE.

Failing to obtain the required music licenses can result in severe financial consequences for businesses, including substantial fines, legal fees, and reputational damage.

Playing even one unauthorized song can incur penalties between $750 and $30,000.

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