because every time its played on tv there's advertising (or licensing/subscription) revenue being created for the performance.
with the ringtone, the revenue trail ends with the end user who paid for it.
I understand and support people getting compensated every time there is new revenue or money changing hands - this is why artists get paid publishing from radio airplay.
the labels supply the master for free, but the writers need to be compensated as well.
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Originally Posted by joenovice  Film makers pay a fixed usage and mechanical fee when purchasing a license for use in a movie. ASCAP then collects everytime that scene is played on TV.
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