Jeff Perkins of ParkMobile Appointed as CEO of Soundstripe
Jeff Perkins, former ParkMobile CEO, has been appointed as new CEO of Soundstripe, a premier music licensing technology company serving over 1 million creators....
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Soundstripe Partners to Improve Lice Prevention
Soundstripe partners with Orfium, Tuned Global, Music Reports, and Cyanite to create the music industry's most robust click-to-license platform, launching spring 2025....
RMLC Wins Against SESAC’s Proposed Fee Hike
RMLC wins ruling against SESAC's proposed fee doubling, securing modest rate increase to 0.2824% for 2023-2026 license period, representing major victory for radio stations....
Soundstripe & DAACI Launch AI Song Editor
Soundstripe partners with DAACI to launch AI Song Editor, allowing users to customize licensed tracks with rearranging, looping, and editing features while maintaining original licensing...
Epidemic Sound: Music Licensing Made Simple
Epidemic Sound revolutionizes music licensing with over 50,000 tracks and 200,000 sound effects through a direct licensing model that eliminates royalty complications for content creators....
CMRRA Reports $78 Million in Royalty Distributions for 2023
CMRRA distributed over $78 million in mechanical royalties to music publishers and songwriters in 2023, marking an 8.9% increase from 2022....
CMRRA Reports $78 Million in Royalty Distributions for 2023
CMRRA distributed over $78 million in mechanical royalties to music publishers and songwriters in 2023, marking an 8.9% increase from 2022....
Mechanical Collective Sues Spotify for Royalties
The Mechanical Licensing Collective files lawsuit against Spotify for unpaid royalties, claiming the streaming giant underpaid by reclassifying premium plans as bundled offerings with audiobooks....
Tuned Global Partners with Spafax to Provide Inflight Music
Tuned Global partners with Spafax to provide cleared music playlists for airline inflight entertainment systems. The collaboration serves major airlines including Emirates, Qatar Airways, and...
Wavetick: Music Marketplace with High Creator Shares
Wavetick launches as a music marketplace offering creators 87.5% sales income and simplified licensing. The platform has attracted 600,000 downloads with instant payouts and customizable...
SESAC Responds to RMLC~SESAC Arbitration Decision –
SESAC issues official response to the Radio Music License Committee arbitration ruling that will impact music licensing fees for radio stations nationwide....
Volkswagen –
Volkswagen's advertising campaigns have featured memorable music choices that enhance their brand messaging and connect with audiences....
Michael Simon on CEO Life and Music Rights
Harry Fox Agency CEO Michael Simon discusses his 25-year music industry career, HFA's evolution in rights management, and the company's expansion beyond traditional mechanical licensing....
LAWMAKERS OPPOSE FEE ON LOCAL RADIO STATIONS
127 House lawmakers now support the Local Radio Freedom Act, opposing new performance fees and royalties on local radio stations for broadcasting music over-the-air....
The MLC Unveils New Supplemental Matching Network
The MLC launches new Supplemental Matching Network with five companies including Blokur, Jaxsta, Pex, Salt and SX Works to enhance music data matching....
Congressional Members Back Local Radio Freedom Act
Over 200 House members and 24 senators now support the Local Radio Freedom Act, opposing new performance fees on broadcast radio stations for music airplay....
AI Transforms Music Industry Monetization
AI is revolutionizing how artists monetize music through new distribution platforms, marketing tools, and licensing opportunities. Artists like Imogen Heap and Holly Herndon are already...
Spotify’s Direct Licensing Deals Fuel Industry Tensions
Spotify strikes direct licensing deals with independent artists, bypassing major labels and offering better revenue splits. The move creates tension with Universal, Sony, and Warner...
BMI Wins Victory for Songwriters & Composers
BMI wins major court case against Live Nation and AEG, securing 138% higher royalty rates for songwriters and composers from live concerts after decades of...
BMI Posts Record Revenue and Royalty Payouts
BMI announced record-breaking $1.471 billion in royalty distributions to songwriters and publishers for fiscal 2022, up 10% from previous year. The music rights organization also...
Feed Media Group Names New Vice President of Marketing
Feed Media Group appoints Chris Schreiber as VP of Marketing to drive growth in B2B music streaming. The company saw 200% revenue growth in 2021....
NAB Launches Campaign Opposing Radio Performance Fees
NAB launches campaign opposing performance fee legislation that would impose new royalties on local radio stations for music airplay, citing harm to listeners and jobs....
ASCAP ELEVATES THREE EXECUTIVES TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT�
ASCAP promotes Elizabeth Rodda, Matt DeFilippis, and Alex Grout to Senior Vice President roles in International Affairs, Licensing, and Membership respectively....
SyncFloor Appoints Samu Rast as Head of Sales
SyncFloor hires Samu Rast as Head of Sales to expand their commercial music licensing platform. Rast brings experience from Anthem Entertainment and BMG....
EMI Production Music Rebrands to KPM Music After Ten Years
Sony Production Music announces EMI Production Music returns to its flagship KPM Music brand after ten years, unveiling a modernized logo reflecting the company's 60+...