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MLC Awareness Questionnaire
ArtistRightsWatch.com--MLC Questions
This anonymous survey measures awareness of the Mechanical Licensing Collective.
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1.
Have you heard of the Mechanical Licensing Collective (sometimes called "The MLC")?
Yes
No
Yes, and I successfully registered
Yes, and I have not been able to register
Not sure
2.
If you have heard of the MLC, approximately when did you first hear of it?
Since January 1, 2021
During 2020
Before July 1, 2019
After July 1, 2019
During 2018
Before 2018
Not sure
Does not apply to me
3.
If you have heard of the Mechanical Licensing Collective (sometimes called "The MLC"), how did you hear of it?
News Media
From a friend
From a blog
Email marketing from The MLC
Email marketing from the Harry Fox Agency (sometimes called "HFA")
Email marketing or legal notice from a digital music service (like Apple, YouTube or Spotify)
The U.S. Copyright Office
My administrator or publisher
My distributor
An MLC webinar
Not applicable to me
Not sure
Other (please specify)
4.
If you heard about the MLC from a blog, which blog?
The Trichordist
Music Tech Policy
Artist Rights Watch
Digital Music News
Other (please specify)
5.
If you tried to register with the MLC, what did the MLC tell you to do?
I was told to use Harry Fox Agency (HFA)
I was told to register for a future invitation but haven't got it yet
I registered for an invitation and received it
I successfully registered with The MLC
Not sure
Other (please specify)
6.
How many songs are in your catalog?
Less than 100
Between 100 and 500
More than 500
Not sure
7.
Are you currently paid mechanical royalties monthly or quarterly?
Monthly
Quarterly
Other
Not sure
8.
Do you feel knowledgable enough to advocate for yourself with the MLC?
Yes
No
I could use help
Not sure
9.
Do you personally handle the business and administration for your song catalog?
Yes
No
Sometimes
Not sure
10.
Are you signed to a licensing agency to administer your songs? Select one.
Songtrust
Tunecore
Audiam
Harry Fox Agency (or HFA)
I am self administered
Not sure
Other (please specify)
11.
Have you been accepted into YouTube's Content ID system?
Yes
No
Not sure
12.
In what ZIP code is your home located? (enter 5-digit ZIP code; for example, 00544 or 94305)
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