The Debate Over Royalties - “Where Money Meets Culture”
September 1, 2018 by admin / Yuwise News & Updates
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Most appropriately defined as “a sum of money paid to a patentee for the use of a patent or to an author or composer for each copy of a book sold or for each public performance of a work.” Some definitions may include where there are more than 40 persons listening! That would include radio, television, djs, restaurants, night clubs, churches, public events, etc... In other words, if you are using someone's music to make money (at your event) then it is only fair to pay the creators of the music. Without the music you will not make money or you may quickly lose customers. 
  • We are in support of everyone getting paid. Two of the best examples are Bob Marley and Michael Jackson, who in their passing seem to have gained more money for their music than when they were alive! They continue to make millions of dollars
  • How do they continue to make money while being dead?
  • Were Bob and Michael simply lucky to be making music at that time? But today it would have been totally different!
  • ​The industry has changed
Today's Challenge
  1. Many say that the music and lyrics are not the same. It has taken a turn for the worse!
  2. Many of these artists and musicians want to get paid royalties
  3. To get paid, many of these artist have to sign up with publishing companies like BMI, and ASCAP
  4. Some of these artist and musicians get paid but many do not
  5. Many of these artist music are not being played on the radio
  6. Publishing companies have the right to file lawsuits to get money for their clients; artists and musicians
  7. Who owns these companies?
  8. How do these companies continue to exist and pay their employees and lawyers?
  9. If we do nothing, how can we get the quality of music that we demand from artist?
Our Response
  • We support royalties
  • We believe that everyone should get paid
  • The current formula, of artist and musicians signing to these companies and striking a balance is up for debate!
  • The artist, or individual who retain ownership to the song should contact us by email giving us permission to play and promote his/her music. We do not want a lawsuit!
  • Our interest is to create the right formula; so that everyone can get paid satisfactorily to enable the artists and musicians to continue the creative process! Which will ultimately benefit themselves, their families, and the community​
https://www.bmi.com
https://www.ascap.com
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Behind the music

Chester Wilkins To Speak At Global One Game Village
January 24, 2019 by admin / Yuwise News & Updates
​Chester Wilkins
​ISRC Manager, UPC Admin, Music Executive
Motivation
After years in the music industry working as an executive with record labels such as Rap-A- Lot, Def Jam and Jive Records, Chester Wilkins aka “Massive”, has paved a new way by industrializing royalty collections on music and video recording. Certified GS1 specialist and ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) manager since 2007, Wilkins has built relationships that span the digital industry with entities such as SoundScan, BDS, Media Base, Sound Exchange, and LimeLight. Mr. Wilkins’ knowledge has made him a gem in the music industry, speaking on panels such as the International Music Festival and the AC3 Conference in Atlanta Ga. He is currently using extraordinary talents and insight in a partnership with Microsoft to teach workshops nationwide on ISRC codes. Wilkins strives to educate music artists and executives alike on the importance of music as a business and how to maximize the digital features that create great achievements in the industry. Most recently Wilkins has been invited as Guest Speaker in a variety of High Schools and Universities across the United States.

Mission
Since music has changed its initial platform of distribution from radio analog to digital, music coding is missing in the digital education world. It is our mission to enlighten people on the digital era of music. The goal of LinkQMedia is to inform movie studios and producers, record labels, songwriters and musicians of the unclaimed monies that are being declared by larger corporations associated with the digital distribution. In society, there are millions of people who want to pursue music. As we teach administrators and their predecessors, we will promote the advantages of controlling their own career path. 
Currently, there is no all encompassing database for artist to track their intellectual property. Linkq Media will not only inform artists on how to win in the industry, but provide an avenue to build and track royalty profits in one centralized location. Providing this imperative knowledge will motivate true musicians to continue to persevere, and to be realistic on the business associated with music / Mobile Ecosystem, QR-CODES, I-Beacon Proximity, SMS Mobile, Mobile Wallet Loyalty, Wi-fi Marketing, Mobile Website , NfC Expert.
Global One Game Village
Event date: January 28 - February 1, 2019
Super Bowl week in Atlanta, Georgia
Global One Village is proud to present Global One Game Village, a mix of industry conference, festival, and exhibition. By drawing the world’s most creative thought leaders to Atlanta, the Global One Game Village continues the city’s transformation into a tech mecca for creative professionals.
This event reinforces Atlanta’s ever-growing reputation as a place where innovation and development are nurtured, networked, and celebrated. Global One Game Village’s impact will produce benefits for the local community year round.
Crafted as an authentic community experience that resonates both within the region and throughout the world, the Global One Game Village is organized around 6 days of industry related programming with featuring speakers and keynotes talks from luminaries such as Ted Cole, Tye Hayes, Herschel Walker, Deion Sanders and Kim Cole.
About Global One Game Village: A group dedicating itself to helping creative and innovative people achieve their goals. An essential destination for global professionals, the event features sessions, showcases, exhibitions, and a variety of networking opportunities. Its mission is to create a world class event to help accelerate the deployment of the United Nations’ SDGs and collectively address to humanity’s challenges.

https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/global-one-game-village
https://globalonegamevillage.com


Contact Chester Wilkins
https://www.facebook.com/wilkins.chester
linkqmediallc@gmail.com