Musical copyright: Baying at the moon over code
I think that Brigid Simmonds, chief executive of the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA), is right when she calls for some kind of voluntary code on musical copyright fees.
Archives for November 30, 2011
Pubcos behaving badly
Like many of you, I was dismayed by the failure of government to endorse a statutory code of practice. Experiences in other sectors, most notably banking and the press, have shown that self regulation is wholly ineffective.
Estrella Damm cinema ad labelled "irresponsible" by ASA
A cinema ad for Estrella Damm lager has been labelled “irresponsible” by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
The Big Interview: Andrew Cowan
Pint of Guinness in hand, Andrew Cowan, the new country director for Diageo GB, wants to get more people to join him in the pub. Phil Mellows asks him how he’s going to do it.
BIS: Davey to face scrutiny from committee
Business minister Edward Davey is to be called into the Business, Innovation & Skills Committee (BISC) on Tuesday, 6 December, to explain the Government’s decision to support self-regulation of the pubco-tenant relationship.
Music fees prompt rent review calls
A raft of rent reviews could be looming as a result of the proposed increased charges by music-royalties collections firm PPL.