What’s the indirect benefit for independent artists who license their music to TV programs for low fees of single-digit thousands of dollars?
What will be an ideal response?
Licensing music to TV programs gives independent music exposure, even if the low fees do not
immediately enrich the artist. Many of these TV shows are viewed by consumers who are trendsetters.
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