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HFA and Retail Radio announce licensing arrangement for in-store music

November 8, 2011

The Harry Fox Agency Inc. (HFA), provider of rights management, licensing and royalty services for the music industry, and Retail Radio, one of the fastest growing retail entertainment and sensory branding service providers in the U.S. and Canada, have announced a licensing agreement that will provide Retail Radio access to catalogs belonging to HFA's more than 46,000 affiliated publishers.

Under the arrangement, HFA will offer its affiliated publishers the opportunity to participate in Retail Radio's background music service provided to retailers in the U.S. According to the company, Retail Radio's in-store music solution serves some of the biggest brands in retail. Utilizing their award-winning technology and the industry's most comprehensive database, HFA will quickly provide licenses for millions of songs played in thousands of stores serviced by Retail Radio. With HFA handling the entire licensing process, Retail Radio can focus on providing a background music service which enhances the in-store experience at retail locations.

"As the preferred licensing resource for so many background music services, HFA is pleased to be working with Retail Radio, ensuring speed-to-market and licensing that is both accurate and transparent," said Michael Simon, senior vice president of business affairs, general counsel and chief strategic officer for HFA.