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...
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SoundExchange Q2 Digital Radio Report
SoundExchange paid $161 million to artists and labels in Q2 2014, marking an 8% increase from the previous year with over 22,000 payees benefiting....
Royalty Exchange & Fender Music Foundation Partnership
Royalty Exchange partners with Fender Music Foundation to let songwriters and publishers donate royalty rights for music education. The auction marketplace will monetize these donations...
Music Royalty Investments Expand With New Offerings
Royalty Exchange launches multi-unit auctions allowing multiple investors to buy shares in music royalties, starting with 3 Doors Down hits like 'Kryptonite.'...
NAB Statement on Songwriter Royalty Legislation
NAB opposes new Senate legislation that would increase songwriter royalty rates for radio stations, citing concerns about costs threatening free local radio service....
Royalty Exchange Launches “Replay” Auction, Hires Rusty Harmon
Royalty Exchange auctions Zendaya's platinum hit 'Replay' starting at $37,600 while hiring former Hootie & The Blowfish manager Rusty Harmon as VP of Music Sales....
IRS Targets Michael Jackson Estate for $700M
The IRS is demanding $702 million from Michael Jackson's estate, claiming executors vastly undervalued his assets at $7 million when the actual worth was $1.125...
ASCAP Celebrates 100 Years at Library of Congress
ASCAP celebrates 100 years with a major exhibition at the Library of Congress featuring historic manuscripts, Supreme Court documents, and artifacts from legendary artists including...
Royalty Exchange: 3 Doors Down Auction Success
Royalty Exchange announces auction of 3 Doors Down song royalties including Grammy-nominated hit 'Kryptonite.' The Feb. 11 sale marks the company's highest offering since 2011....
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...
Tupac’s Mom Sues E1 for $1.1M Over His Music
Afeni Shakur, Tupac's mother and estate co-administrator, is suing Entertainment One for $1.1 million in unpaid royalties from 'Beginnings: The Lost Tapes' album....
SoundExchange Praises Congressman Watt’s Performance Rights Bill
Congressman Mel Watt plans to introduce legislation requiring AM/FM radio to pay recording artists and labels for airplay. SoundExchange CEO praises the move to address...
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...
DJs To Earn $55M From New Royalty Program
DJs can now earn royalties for the first time through Dubset Media's new DJ Royalty Program, powered by MixSCAN technology that makes mix streaming legal....
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...
Cathy Hughes Criticizes Dionne Warwick’s Performance
Cathy Hughes publicly criticizes Dionne Warwick over the performance tax issue, claiming radio made Warwick's career and questioning her recent relevance....
