An ASCAP representative walks in and informs Taylor that many music streaming platforms like Spotify are NOT licensed for commercial use. 🚫🎵
Meaning Taylor is technically playing music illegally and is subject to fines from organizations like ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and GMR. Depending on the business's size, the kind of music played, how often it's played, and how many speakers there are; fines can range anywhere from $750 up to $30,000! 💰😱
If you knowingly play music without the proper license and ASCAP has already informed you, fines can be as high as $150,000. 💸😮
Playing music without the proper licenses in business is intellectual property theft and takes money right out of the pockets of the artists that make the music we listen to. 💔💼🎶
Taylor is shocked at the news. 😲 For months, he worked to get everything just right, but in all the planning, he didn't even think to look into proper music licensing. Many times, this detail is overlooked and not thought about. In fact, T...