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Originally Posted by brandondrury
The reality is TAXI would go out of business if they didn't get songs placed.?
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Really?? I guess an estimated $3 million in membershio dues plus another $1 million in submission fees isn't enough to run a small business these days?? They have at least 10,000 members.
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No TV people would pay them then.? Since their real service is to their TV / Movie? people, (and essentially the musicians are not the real customers) they will always bust their ass to get music placed. At first, I was a little bit upset when I heard that they were paid by movies places and such.? Then when I thought about it, it made even better sense.
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Interesting. I wasn't aware they got paid from the clients. In fact, their advertising suggests the opposite. They clearly state that they don't get percentages or commissions and don't participate in any deals. Where did you hear this??Are you saying they get kickbacks or finders fees?
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It's just a shame that they require $300 to get your foot in the door.? That should weed out those who don't have enough confidence in their music.
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The $300 doesn't bother me at all really. But if what you said is true, it changes the equation a little. Taxi should not make anything from the TV/movie clients. If they were not charging them, then I would think there would be a great many more listings available.
All that said, there still really isn't too many other options available other than sending out mass mailings to publishers. One other option is Songlink, a UK tip sheet. I would love to hear from anyone who has experience with them.