After threatening to throw out the baby, the bathtub and the bathwater, while giving the mother a swift kick in the shins for good measure, Apple emerged victorious as the Copyright Royalty Board froze digital publishing rates at 9.1 cents per song. Music publishers had requested an increase to 15 cents per song.
Of course, as many dance companies often negotiate direct deals with publishers, an increase would not have passed directly through. That being said, it’s easier to negotiate a reasonable deal that meets tighter cost structures when the industry rate is lower.
