Bmi internet mail

BMI Internet Mail is a service provided by BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.), a performing rights organization that represents songwriters, composers, and music publishers. BMI Internet Mail is a way for BMI to collect royalties on behalf of its affiliated songwriters and publishers for the use of their music on the internet.

Here's how it works:

  1. BMI tracks the use of its affiliated music on the internet through various sources, including:
    • Online music streaming services (e.g., Spotify, Apple Music)
    • Online radio stations
    • Music blogs and websites
    • Social media platforms
  2. When BMI detects the use of its affiliated music on the internet, it sends an email notification to the music user (e.g., a website owner or a streaming service) requesting permission to use the music.
  3. The music user responds to the email, either granting or denying permission to use the music.
  4. If permission is granted, BMI sends a report to the music user detailing the usage of the music, including the number of plays, the date and time of the plays, and the type of usage (e.g., streaming, downloading).
  5. The music user pays BMI a fee for the use of the music, which is then distributed to the affiliated songwriters and publishers.

BMI Internet Mail is an important way for BMI to collect royalties on behalf of its affiliated songwriters and publishers, ensuring that they receive fair compensation for the use of their music on the internet.