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YouTube cuts music license deal with Rumblefish

YouTube users who want to add music to their uploaded videos can now buy lifetime licenses for certain songs thanks to the company's new deal with Rumblefish.

Unveiled on Tuesday, Rumblefish's new music program, dubbed FriendlyMusic, offers a catalog of copyright-cleared songs, which YouTube videomakers can purchase for $1.99 each and legally edit into their videos before posting them online. The new feature is YouTube's answer to users who have had their videos blocked in the past due to the unauthorized use of copyrighted music, according to the company's blog.

The new deal confirms reports … Read more

Google, Rumblefish planning new YouTube service

Google and Rumblefish are set to announce a new version of an existing deal that allows licensed music to be used on YouTube.

The companies are planning a press conference for June 29 with Rumblefish founder and CEO Paul Anthony and an unnamed YouTube executive, according to an e-mail pitch received by CNET. Representatives for Rumblefish and YouTube declined to comment further on their plans, but it appears they are likely set to expand their current relationship.

Rumblefish is a music-licensing company that cuts deals with musicians and companies looking for background music to use in marketing campaigns or products. … Read more