THE ASCAP MILLENNIUM (2000 AND BEYOND)

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As we prepared to exit one century and enter another, Congresspassed the "Digital Millennium" Copyright Bill to bring the U.S. into line with World Intellectual Property Organization treaties and the "Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension" Law extended the length of copyright on all works copyrightedon and after January 1, 1923. ASCAP stronglysupportedthis legislation and was highly instrumentalin its passage.

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ASCAP is a major force in technology too, constantly leveraging its power for the benefit of our members. Each year, there are billions of performances of ASCAP music in the more than 100,000 broadcast and live venues we license. Our many innovations have set international standards for performance identification. Currently, Mediaguide, developed by ASCAP, is the world's most comprehensive and accurate tracking system. Mediaguide uses advanced "fingerprinting" technology to monitor performances.

From satellite transmissions to cell phone ring tones to the music we enjoy at our favorite restaurant, wherever there is the public use of music, ASCAP is there to monitor its use. This unparalleled vigilance has helped make ASCAP the largest performing rights organization in the world.

Because ASCAP is member-owned, we are deeply responsive and accessible to all of our members. ASCAP is a non-profit organization, and among American performing rights organizations, only ASCAP maintains the principles of open books. Only ASCAP elects its Board of Directors from the ranks of its members. And only ASCAP holds general membership meetings.

For the last 90 years, from the days of Tin Pan Alley to the age of digital transmission, ASCAP has stayed grounded in the simple principles that were set forth back in the winter of 1914: that the composers and songwriters who create the music that inspires the hearts and souls of millions of listeners be paid for their work. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers is continuing to create an enduring legacy, ensuring the limitless future of America's great music.