Category : Music Publishing
Songwriter signings, catalog sales, rights management, performance royalties, sync licensing, and the financial infrastructure behind music ownership and long-term revenue.
ASCAP Petitions FCC to Block Pandora Radio Bid
ASCAP filed an FCC petition to block Pandora's AM/FM radio station purchase in South Dakota, claiming it's a stunt to pay lower music licensing fees....
SoundExchange Hires Barry LeVine as VP of Industry Relations
SoundExchange hires Barry LeVine as VP of Industry Relations to lead artist outreach programs. The 25-year music veteran brings experience from Gibson Brands and Sony...
SoundExchange Names Julia Massimino VP of Public Policy
SoundExchange hires Julia Massimino as VP of Global Public Policy to lead government affairs and legislative strategy for artist rights and digital music compensation....
Cricket Announces New Music and Artist Commentary on Muve Music
Cricket's Muve Music features new releases from Wale, Ciara, and Jillette Johnson in July with exclusive contests and artist commentary....
Yoko Ono Receives ASCAP Harry Chapin Award
Yoko Ono Lennon received the ASCAP Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award for her 'Imagine There's No Hunger' campaign, which raised over $1 million for WhyHunger....
Rev. Gerald Thompson, Renowned Gospel Artist, Passes Away
Rev. Gerald Thompson, renowned gospel artist and songwriter behind hits like 'Jesus Is My Rock,' has passed away. The Atlanta International Records artist was known...
Usher to Receive ASCAP Golden Note Award
Eight-time Grammy winner Usher will receive ASCAP's prestigious Golden Note Award at the 26th annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards on June 27th, 2013....
ASCAP Hosts Music Café at Sundance London
ASCAP presents the Music Caf� at Sundance London 2013, featuring live performances from Wolf Alice, Mary Epworth, and other emerging artists at the O2....
ASCAP “I Create Music” Expo Available to Watch Online
ASCAP's 2013 I Create Music EXPO panels are now available to stream online. Over 40 panels with 60 hours of music industry content accessible until...
Licensing Expo 2023: $87B Entertainment Market
Licensing Expo 2023 showcases the $87 billion entertainment licensing market, featuring top brands like Hello Kitty, Warner Bros., and WWE at Mandalay Bay June 18-20....
ASCAP Honors Aerosmith’s Tyler and Perry
ASCAP honored Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry with the prestigious Founders Award at their 30th annual Pop Music Awards. Max Martin won Songwriter of...
Licensing Expo 2013 Keynote Panel: Major Executives
Warner Bros., Disney, Walmart and Cherokee executives headline Licensing Expo 2013's opening keynote panel discussing industry trends and globalization....
ASCAP Exec Steven ‘Herky’ Williams Named VP and Interim President of REZN8
ASCAP veteran Steven 'Herky' Williams appointed Vice Chairman and Interim President of REZN8, preparing the entertainment subsidiary for public offering....
Drake Signs with ASCAP
Grammy-winning rapper Drake officially signs with ASCAP following his Best Rap Album win for Take Care. The move reunites him with collaborators Noah '40' Shebib...
ASCAP Google+ Hangout with Joseph Trapanese
ASCAP hosts its first Google+ Hangout featuring Oblivion composer Joseph Trapanese on April 4th. The session coincides with the exclusive streaming release of the sci-fi...
Motown and EMI Gospel Announce Joint Venture
Motown Records and EMI Gospel announce joint venture creating Motown Gospel label. CeCe Winans becomes first major signing with new album planned for 2014....
ASCAP Elects Board of Directors
ASCAP announces results of biennial Board of Directors election, with 24 writer and publisher members elected for two-year terms starting April 2013....
ASCAP Distributes $1.8M in Plus Awards
ASCAP distributed over $1.8 million in Plus Awards to nearly 3,100 songwriter and composer members for 2012-2013, providing crucial financial support to artists earning under...
ASCAP Expo Adds Jill Scott to Star-Studded Line-Up
ASCAP Expo adds Jill Scott, James Fauntleroy, and 30+ new panelists to lineup featuring Lionel Richie and Ne-Yo. The music industry conference runs April 18-20...
Universal Music Group and Disney Expand Partnership
Universal Music Group and Disney Music Group expand their 18-year partnership with a new global deal covering digital rights and creative collaboration. The agreement gives...
ASCAP Announces Exciting Lineup for SXSW 2013 Music Festival
ASCAP announces its 2013 SXSW lineup featuring Music Matters showcase with BET, Radio Day Stage, and performances by T.I., Vampire Weekend, and more....
Doritos Returns to SXSW with Star-Studded Concert Experience
Doritos returns to SXSW 2013 with a 62-foot vending machine stage featuring LL Cool J, Public Enemy, and Ice Cube. Fans vote on Twitter to...
ASCAP Reports Higher Royalties in 2012 Despite Radio Declines
ASCAP distributed over $827 million in royalties to songwriters and publishers in 2012, marking the fifth consecutive year exceeding $800 million despite radio industry revenue...
ASCAP Advocates Fair Online Payments at Capitol Hill
ASCAP advocates for fair songwriter compensation at Capitol Hill, revealing songwriters earn 12 times less than record labels from streaming services like Pandora....
Jay Z Signs Deal with Warner/Chappell Music
Jay-Z signs major publishing deal with Warner/Chappell Music to administer his catalog from 2008 forward and Roc Nation's songwriter copyrights....