Nettwerk Music Group Names Aj Burton Director of Publishing
Nettwerk Music Group appoints AJ Burton as Director of Publishing for NMG Nashville to expand their publishing division presence in Music City....
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Chicago Music Conference 2014 Brings the Industry Together
Chicago Music Conference 2014 brings A&R reps and industry executives to Gurnee, Illinois June 27-29 to discover new R&B, Hip Hop, and Pop talent....
industry Vet Alan Lott Passes
Music industry veteran Alan Lott has passed away, as announced by his wife Lygia on Facebook. The longtime radio and music executive died March 5th,...
Radio Facts Radio Show 5 “Music Matters”
Radio Facts Radio Show episode 5 covers Billboard charts, artist mistakes, and Black ownership in music. Industry insiders discuss key issues affecting R&B and Hip-Hop....
IFMCON Appoints Karen Godgart VP Strategic Partnerships
International Music Festival Conference appoints Karen Godgart as VP of Strategic Partnerships. Former NewBay Media executive brings decade of publishing experience....
Radio Facts: No Room for Black Conscience Music?
Radio Facts podcast discusses the lack of conscious messaging in black music today. Industry experts explore gospel audiences, LPFM stations, and current urban music trends....
Island Records & Indiegogo Launch Fan Republic
Island Records partners with Indiegogo to launch Fan Republic, a crowdfunding platform for emerging artists with exclusive rewards and A&R team access....
Popular Industry Personal Security Man Marc Roberts Dies
Popular music industry security professional Marc Roberts has died after suffering a seizure in his sleep. The beloved bodyguard protected many artists including radio DJ...
Beats Music Partners with Merlin for Indies
Beats Music partners with Merlin to ensure 20,000+ independent labels receive equal royalty rates as major labels. The deal supports indie music discovery through curated...
Linda Perry on the Life of a Songwriter
Grammy-nominated songwriter Linda Perry joined fellow hitmakers at BMI's pre-Grammy panel discussing the creative process behind writing hit songs....
Fred Beteille Joins Music Business Association Board
YouTube's Fred Beteille joins Music Business Association Board of Directors, bringing expertise in digital music royalties and rights management to the 19-member board....
Gibson Guitars Sponsors USA Songwriting Competition
Gibson Guitars sponsors the 19th Annual USA Songwriting Competition, supporting emerging songwriters. Past winners have secured major label deals with Island and Interscope Records....
Former WMG Urban Exec Arrested for Embezzlement
Former Warner Music Group urban division executive Danielle D. Smith was arrested for embezzling over $1.3 million from the company using corporate credit cards for...
BMI’s Richard Conlon on Digital Licensing at MIDEM 2014
BMI's Richard Conlon joins industry leaders at MIDEM 2014 to discuss digital licensing and rights clearance in the modern music industry....
SESAC Celebrates at MusiCares Dinner
SESAC sponsored the 2014 MusiCares Person of the Year event honoring Carole King. The tribute featured performances by Lady Gaga, James Taylor, Pink, and Alicia...
Jay Z and Beyonc� Top Billboard’s Power 100 list
Jay Z and Beyonc� make history as the first celebrities to claim the No. 1 spot on Billboard's annual Power 100 list of music industry...
David Renzer Named Chairman at Spirit Music Group
Veteran music executive David Renzer has been named Chairman of Spirit Music Group after leading Universal Music Publishing Group for 15 years....
Scarface: Rap Getting Stupider
Houston rap legend Scarface criticizes modern hip-hop, saying it sounds 'stupider and stupider' while praising country and rock music's brilliance in a new XXL interview....
SoundExchange Extends CEO Michael Huppe’s Contract
SoundExchange extends CEO Michael Huppe's contract through 2018. Under his leadership since 2011, the organization has paid nearly $2 billion in royalties to artists and...
SoundExchange Monthly Payments to Artists and Labels
SoundExchange announces monthly royalty payments to artists and labels, replacing quarterly distributions. The new system requires $250 minimum and electronic payment signup....
Copyright Society Of The South Elects New Board Members
The Copyright Society of the South elected new Board of Directors for 2014, including music publishers, attorneys, and performing rights representatives....
CES Report: John Legend, Swizz Beats and More -We Got Pics!
John Legend and Swizz Beatz made appearances at CES alongside tech innovations and luxury cars. Check out exclusive photos from the tech conference....
Lyor Cohen to Share Insights on Artist Development at Midem
Music industry veteran Lyor Cohen will present his new venture 300, a Google-backed music company focused on innovative artist development, at Midem conference....
Recording Academy Launches Copyright Roundtables
The Recording Academy launches roundtables with Copyright Office head Maria Pallante to give music creators direct input on copyright policy discussions affecting the industry....
John Dobinson Named Chief Operating Officer Of BMG
BMG has appointed John Dobinson as Group Chief Operating Officer, expanding his role from BMG Chrysalis UK & Europe to worldwide operations oversight....
