Category : Music Publishing
Songwriter signings, catalog sales, rights management, performance royalties, sync licensing, and the financial infrastructure behind music ownership and long-term revenue.
Copyright Rules Extend Musicians’ Protections to 70 Years
New UK copyright rules extend protection for musicians from 50 to 70 years, introducing session funds, clean slate provisions, and use-it-or-lose-it clauses....
UMPG Signs Global Deal for INXS Catalog
Universal Music Publishing Group signs global deal with INXS members for their core catalog. The agreement brings essentially all of INXS's music under UMPG....
Royalty Exchange Opens Nashville Office
Royalty Exchange opens new Nashville office in The Gulch, expanding its online royalty marketplace. Industry veteran Preston Sullivan joins as VP of East Coast Sales....
TEESY AND PRODUCER T-NO SIGN PUBLISHING TO BMG
German R&B/hip-hop artist Teesy and producer T-No signed exclusive songwriter agreements with BMG. The duo is promoting mixtape Fernweh ahead of Teesy's 2014 debut album....
EMI Music Publishing Seeks Director of Financial Analysis
EMI Music Publishing seeks Director of Financial Analysis in NYC. Role involves financial modeling, catalog acquisitions, and strategic planning reporting to CEO/CFO....
ASCAP Manager Breaks Down Cue Sheets
ASCAP Manager Alisha Hall explains how cue sheets help track music in film and TV for proper royalty payments to artists and songwriters....
Slash Signs Publishing Deal with Warner Chappell
Guitar legend Slash signs worldwide publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music, covering his catalog from 1985 including Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver work....
Matt Cardle Signs with BMG Publishing
Matt Cardle signs worldwide publishing deal with BMG ahead of his third album Porcelain. The artist co-wrote and co-produced the LP with Grammy nominee Brian...
Voice Contestant Aquile Signs Publishing Deal
The Voice Season 3 contestant Aquile has signed a co-publishing deal with Fieldhouse following his debut single release. The soul-pop artist will embark on a...
Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson: Architects of Sound
Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson will receive the Grammy Museum's inaugural Architects of Sound Awards for their contributions to Motown music....
Warner/Chappell Music Signs David Garrett to Publishing Deal
Warner/Chappell Music signs worldwide publishing deal with German classical violinist David Garrett. The agreement covers future songwriting including film scores and collaborations with Nicole Scherzinger...
ASCAP Celebrates Women Behind the Music in Hollywood
ASCAP celebrated Women Behind the Music in Hollywood with celebrities Melanie Fiona, LeToya Luckett, and Andrea Martin representing Title 9 Productions....
ASCAP Files Petition Against PANDORA
ASCAP filed a petition against Pandora CEO Brian McAndrews, accusing the streaming service of underpaying songwriters who earn only 8 cents per 1,000 streams....
Sean Kingston Returns With Back 2 Life
Sean Kingston returns with his comeback album Back 2 Life featuring major collaborations with T.I., Chris Brown, Wiz Khalifa and more stars....
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...
Music Licensing Directory Launches Next Evolution in Crowdsourcing
The Music Licensing Directory launches innovative crowdsourcing service connecting music supervisors with global artists. Platform addresses complexity in music licensing with confidential, fast solutions....
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....
Creative Artists Elite Music Education Program
Creative Artists Elite launches an 8-day intensive music program in Los Angeles for independent artists, featuring industry pros like Erik Griggs and hands-on training in...
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...
Sue Drew Promoted to SVP, Creative Services at ASCAP
ASCAP promotes Sue Drew to Senior Vice President of Creative Services, overseeing membership operations across LA, NYC and Nashville offices....
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....
Seven Arts Entertainment Appoints President to Music and Television Division
Seven Arts Entertainment Inc. appoints Anthony G. Barlo as President of its new Music and Television division. Barlo brings expertise from Microhits Inc. and plans...
