Interesting that they say they "require" stations to submit playlists. Of the eleven stations I polled in my immediate area when releasing my CD, none confirmed that they report to anyone.

I am an ASCAP writer and publisher. I only deal with BMI when licensing; however, the info you provided still confirms what I said. They don't pay for every play. Which reinforces what I originally told Tom, Properly registering your works doesn't guarantee payment, but not registering guarantees that you won't get paid.

No truer word were spoken!

Reminds me of the old Thibodeaux joke were he goes to church to ask God for a winning lottery ticket. (I'll tell the short version)

After several weeks of asking without success, He challenges God as to why he has not won the lottery.

A big voice comes down from on high and says,

"Thibodeaux, buy a ticket!"