Legal and ethical issues

1. LEGAL AND ETHICAL
CONSIDERATIONS

2. Copyright/intellectual property rights
Copyright will protect my printed work as it stops other
people using it without consent. It will prevent people
from copying my work and distributing copies of it,
either free of charge or for sale. Copyright will also last
a minimum of life plus 50 years for most types of
written, artistic work. This will therefore, protect my
work from being put on the internet

3. Slander/libel
 Slander/libel will affect my print product as
they are civil wrongs that will harm my
singer’s reputation. For example they will
decrease the level of respect, regard, or
confidence of my performer.

4. Royalties
 Royalties will cover the expenses associated
with maintaining the operation such as the
parent company’s ongoing training programs,
any operating manual updating, promotions
and advertising and to allow the company to
keep up on new technology.

5. Violence
 Violence will affect my print product entirely because
is any form of violence is encouraged or used on my
album a young member of the public may imitate
that behaviour and be exposed to it. This will
therefore reduce the amount of people buying or
viewing the album.

6. Offensive language/behaviour/material
 Advertising coders do not prohibit swearing,
this is because it could be seen as funny or
offensive to certain viewers, therefore
decreasing a wide audience. The offence can
vary dependant on the tone and context of the
language.

7. Public interest
 Public interest will affect my print product.
This is due to it being the welfare of the
public, who are the primary factor of the whole
advert. For example, they will provide
opportunity for a good reputation.

8. REGULATORY BODIES IN
THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

9. BASCA
British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors
https://basca.org.uk/home/
 WHO ARE THEY?
 They are the voice for music writers, they are self-funded. They
encourage the next generation of professional music writers and to foster
a sense of community amongst British songwriters, lyricists and
composers.
 WHAT IS THEIR IMPACT?
 They will provide opportunities for my young artist to be noticed by
making them better as an artist.

10. MPA
Music Publishers Association
http://www.mpaonline.org.uk
 WHO ARE THEY?
 They represent the diversity of the UK’s music publishing sector. They
promote an understanding of the value of music and the importance of
copyright; and provide guidance to members of the public.
 WHAT IMPACT DO THEY HAVE?
 They will be able to promote to people the value of music, through
showing that it is diverse and all music is different.

11. PRS
Performing Rights Society (who are now linked with MCPS – The Mechanical
Copyright Protection Society)
https://www.prsformusic.com/
 WHO ARE THEY?
 They pay royalties to their members when their work is performed,
broadcast, streamed, downloaded, reproduced, played in public. They
support them by influencing policy, hosting awards and events, and
investing in new technology to ensure they’re fit for the digital
 WHAT IS THEIR IMPACT?
 The PRS will impact my album advert by supporting music if it is played in
public or downloaded, therefore ensuring that my music is protected and
represented

12. OFCOM
Office of Communications
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/
 WHO ARE THEY?
 They are the communications regulator in the UK, who regulate TV, radio
and video-on-demand sectors, mobiles and postal services. They make
sure that people in the UK get the best from their communications
services and are protected from scams and sharp practices.
 WHAT IMPACT DO THEY HAVE?
 OFCOM will enable my audience to feel more secure with printed
product. Therefore, encouraging a wider audience to be drawn to my
product.

13. PPL
Phonographic Performance Limited
http://www.ppluk.com/
 WHO ARE THEY?
 They ensure that those who invest their time, talent and money to make
recorded music are fairly paid for their work. They license recorded music
played in public or broadcast and then distribute the licence fees to its
performer and recording rights holder members.
 WHAT IMPACT DO THEY HAVE?
 This will therefore allow money to be fairly brought in to my performer.

14. BPI
British Phonographic Industry
https://www.bpi.co.uk/default.aspx
 WHO ARE THEY?
 They represent the UK’s recorded music industry trade association. Its
membership compromises hundreds of music companies including,
warner music UK, Sony music entertainment and universal music group.
 WHAT IS THEIR IMPACT?
 Therefore, this organisation will impact my print product through helping
with the recording for the music and the trade of the music.

15. Songrite UK
Song right Copyright Office
http://www.songrite.co.uk/index.html
 WHO ARE THEY?
 They offer a secure and ultra-reliable copyright registration service which
is unrivalled in quality and value. They take care in maintaining security
and accuracy and apply strict attention to detail.
 WHAT IMPACT DO THEY HAVE?
 They offer a secure and ultra-reliable copyright registration service which
is unrivalled in quality and value. They take care in maintaining security
and accuracy and apply strict attention to detail.

16. UK Music
(umbrella company linked with many of the above)
 WHO ARE THEY?
 They promote the interests of record labels, songwriters, musicians,
managers, publishers, producers, promoters and collecting societies
through high profile campaigns and events. It also draws up policy to deal
with issues impacting the industry to ensure any new legislation benefits
its members.
 WHAT IMPACT DO THEY HAVE?
 This will therefore impact my print product as it will ensure my music and
the copyright that underwrites it is recognised and valued at all levels.