Why MBIG?

The majority of Ringtones sold are current chart hits and film & TV themes. In order to sell Ringtones, whether monophonic, polyphonic or incorporating the master(Realtones orTruetones) it is necessary for the Ringtones seller to first identify the copyright owners. For monophonic or polyphonic Ringtones (not incorporating the original master) this means finding the controlling music publisher or, as is more likely in the U.S.A., the joint music publishers. For Realtones, which actually sample the original master recording, not only must the publishers be contacted, but also the record companies that own those actual recordings.

MBIG has been created to supply its clients with music publisher and record company contact information for every Pop, Urban and Country U.S. chart hit since 2000 while also continuing to update this information for every new chart entry as well.

For Realtones (aka Truetones), MBIG can also identify the appropriate master recording owner and further act as a client's licensing agent if requested.

This MBIG site also contains a Library of generic Realtones searchable by genre and available at reduced royalty rate**.

All predictions are that mobile entertainment will continue to grow and that a substantial proportion of that entertainment will be music based. Wherever U.S. based music is being used in the mobile world, MBIG can locate the owners and licence that music.

MBIG allows its clients to conduct business legally and efficiently in the U.S.A.

** In most cases, the license will be at a fixed royalty of $.25 (twenty five cents) per retail sale, depending upon proposed usage and territories.

Biography

• Leonard Kalikow

For unlimited access to our website including:

1. An online Song Search Directory of every Pop(Top 100), Country(Top 50) and Urban (Top 50) single to have reached the Billboard and Radio & Records charts since the year 2000, including record company, publishing (and writer) credits.
2. A weekly listing of New Songs Breaking the charts, complete with publisher and record company credits and contact information
3. A Monthly listing of “Picks” that have not yet charted but we think have a good shot, complete with publisher and record company credits and contact information.
4. A Master List of the major record companies and music publishers, complete with address, phone, fax and email contacts for the Director or Manager of Licensing.
5. An optional Song Research Service, to provide record company and/or publisher contact information on any song not listed in our Directory, or elsewhere on our website, for a flat per song fee of only $25 per song title.
6. An optional Licensing Service to negotiate mastertone licenses on behalf of our clients
7. An MBIG Music Library of generic masters available at a reduced royalty rate.
8. A page of Frequently Asked Questions and answers.
9. And More to come….

To join MBIG, we require either:

1. A monthly access fee of $250, for unlimited four week access to the website, that will automatically renew every four weeks until otherwise requested and confirmed by email no later than 48 hours prior to the end of any given four week period. Initial four week periods begin on the first Wednesday after your credit card is accepted. Any optional services will then be ordered and billed to that credit card on an a la carte basis through our website shopping cart. - OR -
2. A revolving non-refundable $1,500 retainer against which all optional services will be applied. Upon depletion of the retainer, that same amount must then be replenished to continue service. With this option the monthly $250 access fee is discounted at 50% ($125 per month). Your credit card number is sent securely to the MBIG.com offices, where it is processed by hand. No credit card numbers are stored on the MBIG.com site, and your card will not be charged automatically for this initial transaction. We will call to confirm the order before charging your card. For this reason it is very important that you enter a phone number at which you can be reached.