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...
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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...
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...
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....
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....
Songwriters’ Groups Stand Up Against Internet Radio Bill
Major songwriters' organizations ASCAP, BMI, NSAI and SESAC unite against the controversial Internet Radio Fairness Act, citing concerns over undervaluation of songwriters' rights....
ASCAP’s 4th Annual Women Behind the Music Series
ASCAP launches its 4th annual Women Behind the Music series in NYC, LA, and Atlanta, honoring women songwriters, artists, and music industry executives including Tiny...
ASCAP Launches ASCAP OnStage
ASCAP launches ASCAP OnStage, a new program allowing members to receive royalties for live performances at venues nationwide. Writers can submit setlists online to ensure...
ASCAP Appoints Elizabeth Matthews as EVP and General Counsel
ASCAP appoints Elizabeth Matthews as Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Former Viacom executive will oversee legal affairs protecting songwriter and publisher rights....
