Category : Music Publishing
Songwriter signings, catalog sales, rights management, performance royalties, sync licensing, and the financial infrastructure behind music ownership and long-term revenue.
BMG Songwriters Rule Billboard Hot 100 Top 3
BMG songwriters claimed the top three spots on Billboard Hot 100 with Luis Fonsi's 'Despacito' remix, Bruno Mars' 'That's What I Like', and DJ Khaled's...
SoundExchange Acquires CMRRA
SoundExchange acquires Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency (CMRRA), marking first expansion into music publishing rights management and creating comprehensive North American music licensing operation....
Streaming Drove Universal Music Group’s 2016 Revenue
Universal Music Group's revenues rose to $5.57 billion in 2016, driven by a massive 58% growth in streaming income. Despite declining album and download sales,...
Justin Timberlake Q&A and Screening
Justin Timberlake hosts exclusive Q&A at Songwriters Hall of Fame with Oscar-nominated collaborators Max Martin and Shellback, discussing hit song creation....
Polygram Relaunches with “The Story of Motown”
Universal Music Group relaunches Polygram Entertainment to produce music-focused films and TV shows. Their first project is 'The Story of Motown' documentary featuring Berry Gordy's...
BMG Signs Exclusive Netflix Deal for Music Publishing
BMG signs exclusive deal with Netflix to manage music publishing rights globally outside the U.S. for all Netflix Originals content including TV series and films....
ASCAP and Radio Music License Committee Sign Agreement
ASCAP and the Radio Music License Committee announced a five-year agreement setting rates for over 10,000 commercial radio stations through 2021....
Warner Music Group Reports Strong Financial Growth for 2016
Warner Music Group reported 9.4% revenue growth and $30 million net income for fiscal 2016, driven by 21% digital revenue growth and strong performance across...
Capitol Records Becomes Hollywood Royalty
Capitol Records received a Hollywood Star of Recognition celebrating their 75th anniversary. Katy Perry, Sir Lucian Grainge, and Steve Barnett presented the honor in a...
Alicia Keys Releases Powerful New Album HERE and Short Film
Alicia Keys releases her sixth studio album HERE, featuring 11 tracks exploring identity, growth, and her love for NYC. The album includes collaborations with A$AP...
Michael Jackson Told Usher What?
Usher reveals the greatest advice he received from Michael Jackson in a new WBLS interview. He also discusses his 8701 and Confessions albums....
Sony and Michael Jackson Estate Close Deal
Sony Corporation completed its $750 million purchase of the remaining 50% stake in Sony/ATV Music Publishing from the Michael Jackson Estate....
CD Baby Pro Sees150% growth in Royalty Collection
CD Baby Pro achieved 150% growth in royalty collection, helping over 110,000 independent musicians collect publishing royalties across 90 territories....
Maria Alonte Appointed SVP of Film & Television at UMG
Universal Music Group appoints Maria Alonte as SVP of Film & Television Synchronization for Def Jam, Island Records, and Republic Records. She will oversee music...
Paul Williams Disappointed by DOJ Music Licensing Decision
ASCAP President Paul Williams expressed disappointment with the DOJ's 100% licensing proposal, calling it disruptive to songwriters' livelihoods in streaming....
Canadian Music Labels Receive $2 Million in Royalty Boost
Canadian music labels receive $2 million boost through efficiency improvements by CONNECT Music Licensing and Re:Sound, reducing admin costs by 28%....
SoundExchange Hosts Music Education Support Event
SoundExchange hosted a Capitol Hill event featuring Trombone Shorty to raise awareness for music education in public schools. All proceeds supported the Duke Ellington School...
SACEM, UMPI, SoundCloud Finalize European Licensing Deal
SACEM and Universal Music Publishing International finalized a new European licensing deal with SoundCloud covering 33 territories for the platform's ad-supported and subscription services....
Universal Music Launches Verve Label Group
Universal Music Group forms Verve Label Group with Danny Bennett as President & CEO. The new structure includes Verve and UMG's classical labels, marking deepened...
J Balvin Extends Publishing Deal with UMG
Latin Grammy-winning artist J Balvin extends his exclusive worldwide publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group. The deal maximizes global creative opportunities for one of...
UMG Appoints Jonathan Dworkin SVP of Digital Strategy
Universal Music Group appoints Jonathan Dworkin as Senior Vice President of Digital Strategy and Business Development. The veteran executive will oversee global digital strategy integration...
Pandora Surpasses $2 Billion in Royalties for Artists and
Pandora surpasses $2 billion in total royalties paid to artists and songwriters, reaching this milestone just nine months after hitting $1.5 billion....
Michael Jackson’s Estate Gets 730 Million from Sony
Michael Jackson's estate receives $730 million from Sony for the ATV catalog, originally purchased by Jackson for $40 million in 1985. The deal settles remaining...
Downtown Music Publishing Launches New Division
Downtown Music Publishing launches new Neighbouring Rights division to collect artist compensation from satellite and online radio performances. The service generated over $800 million in...
Applications Open for 2016 Richard Toeman Scholarship Scheme
Applications are now open for the 2016 Richard Toeman Scholarship, offering �500 and career support to music publishing students and professionals....