PRS for Music, Soundmouse and ITV have launched a new process which marks a ‘significant’ step in the streamlining of music reporting.
ITV is now using the International Standard Audiovisual Number (ISAN) to identify the use of productions. Using ISAN means the amount of information supplied is significantly reduced and PRS for Music’s processing of the use is now fully automated to increase the accuracy of the collecting society's data matching.
ITV's productions have been synchronised with their associated music information (known as music cue sheets) via the Soundmouse system. The ISANs have also been supplied to PRS for Music and uploaded to their repertoire database of audiovisual productions.
Keith Hill, head of Operations Projects at PRS for Music, said: ‘ITV’s adoption of ISAN in their music reporting marks a significant step towards streamlining the process by using a unique identifier rather than duplicating information each time a production is broadcast or streamed.
‘This will achieve greater automation during data processing, minimize errors and consequently increase the accuracy of royalty distributions to PRS for Music members.’
ITV can also now share ISANs with its distribution partners, meaning they can reduce their reporting requirements to PRS for Music by supplying the ISANs rather than detailed production information.
ISAN UK Ltd runs the activities of ISAN in the UK and is based in the London offices of Pact.
Visit PRS for Music's website to find out more about their centenary activities.
ITV is now using the International Standard Audiovisual Number (ISAN) to identify the use of productions. Using ISAN means the amount of information supplied is significantly reduced and PRS for Music’s processing of the use is now fully automated to increase the accuracy of the collecting society's data matching.
ITV's productions have been synchronised with their associated music information (known as music cue sheets) via the Soundmouse system. The ISANs have also been supplied to PRS for Music and uploaded to their repertoire database of audiovisual productions.
Keith Hill, head of Operations Projects at PRS for Music, said: ‘ITV’s adoption of ISAN in their music reporting marks a significant step towards streamlining the process by using a unique identifier rather than duplicating information each time a production is broadcast or streamed.
‘This will achieve greater automation during data processing, minimize errors and consequently increase the accuracy of royalty distributions to PRS for Music members.’
ITV can also now share ISANs with its distribution partners, meaning they can reduce their reporting requirements to PRS for Music by supplying the ISANs rather than detailed production information.
ISAN UK Ltd runs the activities of ISAN in the UK and is based in the London offices of Pact.
Visit PRS for Music's website to find out more about their centenary activities.
