Category : Music Publishing
Songwriter signings, catalog sales, rights management, performance royalties, sync licensing, and the financial infrastructure behind music ownership and long-term revenue.
NMPA Reports $2.2B in U.S. Music Publishing Revenue
NMPA reports $2.2 billion in U.S. music publishing revenue for 2013, but estimates $2.3 billion lost annually due to outdated copyright laws and regulations....
Songwriters Hall of Fame to Honor ASCAP’s 100th Anniversary
The Songwriters Hall of Fame will celebrate ASCAP's 100th anniversary at their 45th Annual Induction Dinner on June 12th in NYC. Kenneth Gamble and Leon...
Quiver Launched By Stillwell & Kenny Ochoa
Stillwell Partners launches Quiver, a new music and talent company led by industry veteran Kenny Ochoa. The venture will provide creative strategy, music supervision, and...
Florida Georgia Line ‘Cruise’ Co-Writer Signs Publishing Deal
Jesse Rice, co-writer of Florida Georgia Line's record-breaking hit 'Cruise,' signs worldwide publishing deal with ole. The deal includes administration of the best-selling Country digital...
ASCAP to Induct Five Jazz Legends at Wall of Fame Ceremony
ASCAP inducts five jazz legends including Kenny Burrell, Dick Hyman, Helen Merrill, Bessie Smith and Juan Tizol into the Jazz Wall of Fame. Gregory Porter...
SoundExchange Project72: Supporting Musician Rights
SoundExchange launches Project72 campaign to secure digital radio royalties for pre-1972 artists, supported by 70+ musicians including Motown legends....
TuneCore Promotes Scott Ackerman To CEO
TuneCore promotes Scott Ackerman to CEO after leading company expansion since 2012. The digital music distribution leader paid $34.1M to artists in Q1 2014....
LyricFind Partners with UMPG on Global Lyrics Licensing
LyricFind partners with Universal Music Publishing Group as sole third-party administrator for UMPG's lyrics licensing worldwide, expanding access across 30 territories....
Alex da Kid Gives Advice to Aspiring Songwriters
Grammy-winning producer Alex da Kid shares valuable advice for aspiring songwriters during his BMI Pop Awards red carpet interview....
Nile Rodgers & Craig Kallman Lead Producer’s Movement
Music legend Nile Rodgers and Atlantic Records CEO Craig Kallman will co-lead the Producer's Movement at New Music Seminar 2014, discussing the evolution of music...
Emeli Sand� Explains “How to Write a Song” on BBC Radio 1
Emeli Sand� reveals her songwriting secrets on BBC Radio 1, breaking down the creative process behind hits like River, Next To Me, and Clown at...
Warner/Chappell & Zentropa Partner on Music Rights
Warner/Chappell Music partners with Zentropa to manage publishing rights for over 100 film scores including Oscar-winning soundtracks from Lars von Trier films....
Kevin Weaver Named President of Film & TV at Atlantic Records
Kevin Weaver has been promoted to President, Film & Television for Atlantic Records Group, overseeing music placements across visual media and soundtrack projects....
Leo V. Williams Named GM of Creative (Los Angeles)
Rights management company ole hires Leo V. Williams IV as General Manager of Creative for Los Angeles operations. Williams brings extensive experience from BMG Chrysalis,...
ASCAP’s Music Advocacy Project for Licensing Reform
ASCAP launches Music Advocacy Project with five-point plan to reform outdated music licensing laws. Initiative aims to modernize copyright system for digital era....
Warner/Chappell Signs Co-Publishing Deal with Jay Joyce
Warner/Chappell Music signs worldwide co-publishing deal with ACM Producer of The Year Jay Joyce. The agreement includes Joyce's new company Neon Cross....
2014 John Lennon Songwriting Contest Opens Voting
The 2014 John Lennon Songwriting Contest opens voting for Lennon Awards with new SESAC partnership. Contest features expanded judging panel including Jim Steinman, George Clinton,...
Peermusic Names Vincent Morgan Director of A&R, Pop/Urban
Peermusic names Vincent 'Tuff' Morgan as Director of A&R for Pop/Urban division. The veteran executive will oversee joint ventures and acts including Salaam Remi....
Royalty Exchange Launches “Replay” Auction, Hires Rusty Harmon
Royalty Exchange auctions Zendaya's platinum hit 'Replay' starting at $37,600 while hiring former Hootie & The Blowfish manager Rusty Harmon as VP of Music Sales....
BMG Promotes Patrick J�st to EVP Licensing & Marketing
BMG promotes Patrick J�st to Executive VP Licensing & Marketing International, leading worldwide sync and brand marketing for over one million songs and 250,000 recordings....
Kobalt Music Expands into Latin America with Nestor Casonu
Kobalt Music Group expands into Latin America with former EMI Latin CEO Nestor Casonu as consultant. The global independent music services company aims to strengthen...
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Added to ASCAP EXPO
Legendary production duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis will headline ASCAP's 2014 EXPO with a keynote on artist development and their 30+ year career....
Prince Launches Own Publishing Company
Prince launches NPG Music Publishing, pulling his catalog from Universal to independently control hits like 'Purple Rain' and 'Kiss.'...
Rumblefish Manages 5 Million Copyrights
Rumblefish manages 5 million copyrights and generates over 1 billion monthly YouTube views through micro-licensing 80,000 video soundtracks daily....
UMG Revives Def Jam, Motown, and Island Labels
Universal Music Group dissolves Island Def Jam Music Group, re-establishing Def Jam, Island, and Motown as independent labels with new leadership including Steve Bartels as...
