Music Publishing and Licensing Blog

Archive for 2011

Type and Source metadata for catalog organization

This article provides a list with descriptions about the new Type and Source metadata used for the publisher’s own stores and the LicenseQuote and some new (upcoming) global search filters to be used on the Find Music page. Use of these filters in your own licensing store is optional (go to Tracks/Songs > Configure > […]


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Keys to music licensing success

This article highlights some of the most important keys to music publishing and licensing success. It also shows how LicenseQuote helps music creators, publishers and libraries get the most from their music publishing, sub-publishing and licensing success. First, some important criteria which are the full responsibility of each publisher and library owner. Music composition, production […]


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LicenseQuote activity report

This report is of interest to our publishing clients and any interested music supervisors and licensing buyers. We’ll provide an overview of the current LicenseQuote site activity, trends and provide some related commentary. Primary content providers Number of active publishers – 97 (includes library owners) Accounts with storage plans – 57% (LQ integrated storage) Accounts […]


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New features and updates

This month, October 2011, several new features and options were developed and updated to the LicenseQuote site for all our publishing clients to discover and use. This article highlights several of the most important and frequently requested new features. Custom metadata fields On the Tracks/Songs admin page, you can now add and manage up to […]


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The LicenseQuote business model

The LicenseQuote business model started and evolved from a focus on the ability for music publishers and their clients to easily calculate licensing costs and negotiate various licensing deals. This article explores some of the history and current trends that have shaped our music licensing solutions business model and service platform. Free calculator widget launched […]


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Promoting and growing your music catalog

Occasionally we get questions from our newer publishing clients how to best manage their music catalog growth, marketing and sales promotion.  If you are a publisher with an interest in promoting and growing your music catalog and licensing store, this article will give you an outline of tips and suggestions to help you get started, […]


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LicenseQuote activity report

This report is of interest to our publishing clients and any/all interested music supervisors and licensing buyers. We’ll provide an overview of the current LicenseQuote site statistics, trends and provide some related commentary. Primary content providers Number of active publishers – 95 (includes library owners) Number of accounts with Monthly plan – 25 Number of […]


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How experienced music creators can increase their sales revenues

If you are an experienced music creator (songwriter, composer, producer, etc.) with a successful music licensing sales history from other music library services, this article will explain why and how you can increase your music licensing sales revenues and future income profits. Experienced music creators (see our Gallery) are using LicenseQuote to increase their existing […]


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New plans, pricing and updates

Last week LicenseQuote released several new and updates which effects (mostly) our LicenseQuote publishing and library clients. Please review the items below for an overview plus an important reminder about completing the song/tracks Descriptions field. New plans and pricing There are several new standard plans starting with LQ 75 and ranging from LQ 2000 up […]


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Interview with a music supervisor

This article features some excellent advice for music creators from professional music supervisor Wendy Levy about placing music in television, which can also be applied to film and other media. This expert testimony Q & A interview article was published on the Berklee College of Music site under the title: Advice from a pro about […]


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