UK music industry body UK Music has come out fighting on the side of PRS for Music in its row with Google over YouTube licensing rates. Not a surprise, really, given that PRS for Music is one of UK Music’s key members.But anyway, a statement slams Google, saying that it “qualifies as neither embryonic nor a start-up. In 2008 alone, the internet search giant recorded profits of over £3bn. By comparison, PRS for Music is a not-for-profit organisation, run by its members for its members. In this light, it is difficult but to interpret Google’s actions this week as anything other than cynical and exploitative.”
UK Music backs PRS for Music in war with Google
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March 16th, 2009 by Music Ally
