Duplication (short-run) vs. Replication (large volume-500+) Packaging choices UPC (Universal Product Code) Selling CDs/distribution Physical alternatives to CDs?
Copyright Publishing Recording Company (contract) vs. Independent Public Domain
Performing Rights (SOCAN) Mechanical Rights (CMMRA, SODRAC, ASCAP, BMI) Sheet music photocopying rights (Copibec) Synchronization Rights Royalties
Aggregators (CDBaby, Tunecore) ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) Paid downloads vs. Streaming Free downloads?
CD mail outs Radio Promoter DMDS (Digital Media Distribution System) E.P.K. (electronic press kit) Radio stations: satellite, college, internet, standard, galaxie Muzak Video (television, internet)
Nielsen SoundScan ISRC Aggregators website Playlists/Cue sheets SOCAN
CRTC (Canadian Radio-Television & Communications commission) CanCon (Canadian Content) MAPL symbol (Music, Artist, Performance, Lyrics) CARAS (JUNO Awards)
licensing of cover songs piracy illegal downloading file sharing sampling fair use getting permission