Are Public Service Announcements Copyrighted?

Question

Hi,

I have a radio show that gets broadcast via Internet and San Diego area digital cable. I want to start creating a podcast out of my talk show, but I was wondering if PSAs are copyrighted like regular music/images.

Would I be breaking the law replaying a PSA from my show on my podcast? Are they exempted because of their status as a "public service announcement?" Or should I omit them from the podcast like I am required to omit music?

Answer 1

Yes, they're copyrighted just like any other audiovisual work. While their goal is to get the word out, they choose the forum for doing so.

You also have to consider that while they might not mind you rerunning the PSA, they may have licensed a musical background score under terms that would make it impossible. The individual who made the PSA may have been paid to do so under some arrangement which makes it impossible as well.

When in doubt, ask for permission.

Answer 2

The music in PSA and commercial are subject to ASCAP and BMI royalty. If you are not paying performance royalties then you cannot play the spots. All music was composed by somebody and, unless public domain, the play on broadcast or internet is considered a performance.

Answer 3

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