13th Annual ASCAP I Create Music EXPO Set for May 7-9, 2018
ASCAP's 13th annual I Create Music EXPO takes place May 7-9, 2018 in Los Angeles. The largest US conference for songwriters and producers features industry...
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ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards Celebrate Legends
The 30th annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards honored Notorious B.I.G. with the Founders Award and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis with the Voice...
ASCAP to Honor Notorious B.I.G. at 30th Rhythm & Soul Awards
ASCAP honors Notorious B.I.G. with prestigious Founders Award at 30th Rhythm & Soul Awards, recognizing his pioneering contributions to hip-hop on the 20th anniversary of...
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....
NAB Supports DOJ Decision on ASCAP and BMI Decrees
NAB supports DOJ's decision to maintain ASCAP and BMI consent decrees unchanged. Radio and TV broadcasters pay $500M annually to songwriters under current system....
ASCAP and BMI Challenge DOJ’s 100% Licensing Mandate
ASCAP and BMI unite to challenge the Department of Justice's 100% licensing mandate through legal action and legislative reform. The PROs argue the decision disrupts...
Broadcasters Support DOJ Antitrust Review of ASCAP, BMI
DOJ concludes no modifications needed to ASCAP and BMI consent decrees after antitrust review. Broadcasters support decision maintaining current music licensing system....
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....
Universal Publishing Partners with SESAC for Revenue
Universal Publishing Production Music strikes landmark deal with SESAC to enhance songwriter compensation for production music, moving specific works from ASCAP....
Timbaland to Keynote 2016 ascap I Create Music EXPO in April
Timbaland will keynote the 2016 ASCAP I Create Music EXPO on April 29. The Grammy-winning producer will discuss his R&B/hip-hop career and work on FOX's...
ASCAP Appoints Mark Sperling as Senior VP of Strategy
ASCAP appoints Mark Sperling as Senior VP of Strategy and Business Development. The former Allen & Company executive will lead strategic initiatives and partnerships in...
ASCAP Announces Dates for “I Create Music Expo”
ASCAP announces its 11th annual I Create Music Expo for April 28-30, 2016 in Los Angeles. The premier conference offers panels, workshops, and networking for...
ASCAP Honors Lauryn Hill at 28th Annual Rhythm & Soul Awards
Lauryn Hill received the prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award at the 28th Annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards. She performed a medley of hits at...
ASCAP Honors Lauryn Hill at Rhythm & Soul Awards
ASCAP will honor Lauryn Hill with the prestigious Golden Note Award at the 28th Annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards on June 25, 2015....
ASCAP CEO John LoFrumento to Retire
ASCAP CEO John LoFrumento announces retirement after transforming the organization since 1997, growing membership from 70,000 to 520,000 and distributions from $417M to $875M....
Azoff’s Venture Seeks 30% Higher Radio Royalties
Irving Azoff's new venture Global Music Rights seeks 30% higher royalties from radio stations, representing major artists like Journey and Pharrell Williams outside traditional ASCAP/BMI...
ASCAP Announces Three Major Promotions
ASCAP announces three key promotions in its Membership Department, elevating DeDe Burns to VP and promoting Alex Grout and Eric Lense to senior roles....
ASCAP Makes Power Move with New Hire
ASCAP appoints Neil Gaffney as Senior VP of International Affairs, bringing 25+ years of music rights experience from EMI Music Publishing to strengthen global relationships....
ASCAP Invades CMJ
ASCAP hosts its annual showcase at CMJ Music Marathon featuring international artists Aurora, Ballet School, and Hoodlem at Webster Hall on October 22nd....
Gail Mitchell & K Michelle Awarded by Billboard
ASCAP honored K. Michelle, Billboard's Gail Mitchell, and Motown's Myisha Brooks at their sixth annual Women Behind the Music series in Los Angeles....
ASCAP Honors the Best of the Best
ASCAP honored outstanding women in music at their sixth annual Women Behind the Music series in Hollywood. K. Michelle, Billboard's Gail Mitchell, and Motown's Myisha...
ASCAP Foundation Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Awards
The 46th annual ASCAP Foundation Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Awards recognize outstanding music coverage across print, broadcast and digital media. Winners will be honored at a...
ASCAP to Honor the Women Behind the Music
ASCAP hosts its sixth annual Women Behind the Music series in New York, LA, and Atlanta, honoring female singers, songwriters, and executives. The series features...
Pandora Announces New Agreement with BMG
Pandora and BMG announce multi-year US licensing agreement for complete BMI and ASCAP catalog. Deal benefits major artists like Beyonc�, Jay-Z, and Bruno Mars....
ASCAP Announces Dates for “I Create Music” EXPO
ASCAP announces its 10th annual 'I Create Music' EXPO for April 30-May 2, 2015 in Los Angeles. The premier conference for songwriters and producers features...