A blanket license is an agreement – usually issued by a PRO or other collective management organization – that allows a broadcaster, streaming platform, venue, or business to use the entire repertoire represented by that society for a fixed period (typically one year) and a single fee. The cost is calculated by factors such as audience size, advertising revenue, or venue capacity. Because it eliminates the need to clear each song individually, a blanket license streamlines large‑scale, ongoing music use for radio stations, television networks, gyms, restaurants, and digital services. It applies only to works in the issuing society’s catalogue and generally covers public‑performance rights, not synchronization or master‑recording rights.
