But most important was that BMI took public domain works and made arrangements of them, which they gave away for free to their subscribers. So that in 1940, when ASCAP threatened to double their rates, the majority of broadcasters switched to BMI.
Mais plus important encore, BMI prit des œuvres du domaine public et en fit des arrangements gratuits pour leurs clients. Si bien qu'en 1940 quand Ascap menaça de doubler ses tarifs, Si bien qu'en 1940 quand Ascap menaça de doubler ses tarifs, la majorité des radios se tourna vers BMI.