Socan Reports Record $587 Million In Collections For 2025
The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) has announced that its collections reached an unprecedented $587 million in 2025. This milestone...
Universal Music Group Gets $64B Takeover Bid
Universal Music Group (UMG), a leading entity in the global music industry, has received a substantial takeover offer from Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square, valued at...
SoundExchange Acquires CMRRA
SoundExchange acquires Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency (CMRRA), marking first expansion into music publishing rights management and creating comprehensive North American music licensing operation....
HFA Partners with MuseAmi to Enhance Hook’d Rights
HFA partners with MuseAmi to provide comprehensive rights management services for Hook'd, a new iOS social music app that lets users record performances with real...
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....