Episode 49
Is your podcast content protected by copyright
Copyright isn’t something you’d necessarily think about when you’re in podcasting, but it’s a factor you definitely need to consider.
You can’t copyright a topic or idea, but the words you say in your podcast episodes belong to you. In this episode, I’m talking about whether your podcast content is protected by copyright, some of the legal considerations, and what you can do to make sure no one steals your stuff!
Thankfully in Australia, it’s pretty simple to copyright your content. Always write down your ideas and keep a record of them. Where it gets murky is when someone puts their own spin on something you’ve said. You can’t really stop people from doing that! Although it’s somewhat of a compliment to you if someone is copying your content, I talk about when or why you might want to get a lawyer involved.
A really important area you need to understand copywriting is music. Every piece of music you use, no matter how small, MUST be licensed properly. As a musician, I can’t stress enough how important it is to make sure you have the right license in place for the music you’re using! For Bamby Media clients, we take care of all the licensing, read all the fine print, and arrange all this to make sure the artists are remunerated accordingly for their work.
I also discuss trademarks, the difference between trademarking and copyrighting, and share some great resources for you to find out everything you need to know.
When it comes to anything legal, make sure you always read the fine print. And for anyone out there who wants to copy someone else without asking, don't do that. That's bad. Very bad.
Resources:
Articles explaining copyright in podcasting:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/blog/copyright-for-podcasters
https://www.creativelive.com/blog/podcast-legal-issues/
https://blog.simplecast.com/podcast-copyright-lawyer/
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