A few weeks ago my friend was sadden with losing another one of her subscriptions like most of us, to which none of it was her fault.
Simone this is for you.
The extinct of these magazines is due to the decline in advertising revenue coupled with the growth of free online music media that most of us - mainly the youth thrive on.
1. There are fewer superstars, and the same musicians show up on every magazine cover. (Can we say Beyonce, Rhianna, Lil Wayne, JayZ, etc.)
2. Music magazines have less to offer music lovers, and music lovers need them less than ever anyway.
3. Music magazines were an early version of social networking. But now there's this thing called "social networking".
So these are the reasons why our cherished magazines are being placed in the time capsule.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
S. Korea New Copyright Law "3 Strikes" Rule Causes Uproar Among Bloggers and Internet Companies
S. Korea New Copyright Law Causes Uproar Among Bloggers and Internet Companies.
South Korea sees itself as one of the most technology savvy countries in the world.
The National Assembly passed the new anti-file sharing provision, suggested by the ruling Grand National Party, following a close vote April 1, despite protests from Internet companies and civil liberties advocates that it could threaten the freedom of expression on the Internet.
Lawmakers also passed another bill backed by the government that would require the strengthening of the users real name verification on all Web sites.
According to the copyright law, the government has the power to shutdown an online message board for six months after the site is warned for a third time and to delete pirated content as well as to prevent its movement.
In addition to the "three strikes" rule, Internet users who repeatedly upload copyrighted content without permission could lose their Internet accounts.
Supporters of the law, including the Korea Communications Commission (KCC), the country's broadcasting and telecommunications regulator, claim that stronger measures are needed to cope with the country's online piracy problems.
South Korea sees itself as one of the most technology savvy countries in the world.
The National Assembly passed the new anti-file sharing provision, suggested by the ruling Grand National Party, following a close vote April 1, despite protests from Internet companies and civil liberties advocates that it could threaten the freedom of expression on the Internet.
Lawmakers also passed another bill backed by the government that would require the strengthening of the users real name verification on all Web sites.
According to the copyright law, the government has the power to shutdown an online message board for six months after the site is warned for a third time and to delete pirated content as well as to prevent its movement.
In addition to the "three strikes" rule, Internet users who repeatedly upload copyrighted content without permission could lose their Internet accounts.
Supporters of the law, including the Korea Communications Commission (KCC), the country's broadcasting and telecommunications regulator, claim that stronger measures are needed to cope with the country's online piracy problems.
WAYS FOR COMPOSERS AND WRITERS OF MUSIC TO GENERATE INCOME
SYNCHRONIZATION - movies, tv, advertising, computer games.
Rate: range from gratis to be high six figures.
Says Who? Negotiated between publishers and those licensing music.
Other Special uses like toys, promotional campaigns, karaoke, and other products.
Rate: Vary. Could be a flat fee, or an ongoing royalty tied to product sales.
Says Who? Negotiated between publishers and those licensing the songs.
MECHANICALS - from sales of any sound recording, whether on an album or single.
Rate: 9.1 cents per copy for any song under five minutes in length.
Says Who? Library of Congress. The rate is adjusted periodically.
PERFORMANCE ROYALTIES -public performance of the song, on radio, tv or in a restaurant or elevator.
Rate: Vary, depending on amount, length, and type of use. Network, TV, beats, an elevator.
Says Who?: Negotiated between the performing rights organizations (ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC) and those using music in a public venue.
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