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....
BMI’s Alison Smith Announces Retirement –
BMI executive Alison Smith announces her retirement from the music industry. The veteran music business leader steps down from her role at the performing rights...
BMI Announces New Leadership Team Appointments
BMI announces new leadership appointments across key divisions. The performing rights organization restructures executive team to strengthen artist and songwriter services....
ASCAP Reports Record $1.5B Revenue and Royalties
ASCAP reported record $1.5 billion revenue in 2022, distributing over $1 billion to songwriters and publishers. The not-for-profit PRO achieved 14% growth....
ASCAP and Radio Music License Committee Sign Agreement
ASCAP and the Radio Music License Committee announced a five-year agreement setting rates for over 10,000 commercial radio stations through 2021....
BMI isn’t Happy with DOJ Appeal
DOJ appeals federal ruling allowing BMI fractional licensing of musical works. Judge Stanton rejected DOJ's interpretation of BMI consent decree in September....
SESAC Promotes New Associate Director for Latino Division
SESAC promotes Eliezer Ponce to Associate Director of Latino Division, representing Pop, Urban and Tropical genres after seven years with the company....
ASCAP and BMI Challenge DOJ’s 100% Licensing Mandate
ASCAP and BMI unite to challenge the Department of Justice's 100% licensing mandate through legal action and legislative reform. The PROs argue the decision disrupts...
ASCAP Announces Three Major Promotions
ASCAP announces three key promotions in its Membership Department, elevating DeDe Burns to VP and promoting Alex Grout and Eric Lense to senior roles....
ASCAP Makes Power Move with New Hire
ASCAP appoints Neil Gaffney as Senior VP of International Affairs, bringing 25+ years of music rights experience from EMI Music Publishing to strengthen global relationships....
SESAC Appoints John Josephson As Chairman And CEO
SESAC names John Josephson as Chairman and CEO, succeeding Stephen Swid. The performing rights organization plans to expand music licensing across multiple categories....
SESAC Hires Greggory Smith, Atlanta Writer Relations
SESAC announces Greggory Smith as Associate Director of Atlanta Writer/Publisher Relations. Smith brings extensive A&R experience from Wayne Brady Inc., Interscope Records, and RedZone Entertainment...
Mariah Carey Signs with SESAC, Joining Elite R&B Songwriters
Mariah Carey signs with SESAC performing rights organization for representation of her songwriting catalog. The deal comes as she releases her new album....
SESAC TO REPRESENT KURT COBAIN’S CATALOG
SESAC will now represent Kurt Cobain's complete catalog including his Nirvana work. The grunge icon's hits like 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' join SESAC's roster....
BMI, ASCAP, and SOCAN Make Life a Bit Easier for Songwriters
ASCAP, BMI, and SOCAN launched MusicMark, a collaborative platform that simplifies music registration for songwriters and publishers across all three PROs simultaneously....
Kobalt Appoints Business Development Manager
Kobalt Neighbouring Rights appoints Jesse Willoughby as Business Development Manager to expand US operations. Former ASCAP executive brings 8+ years experience....
SESAC Promotes Alison Rose to Associate Director
SESAC promotes Alison Rose to Associate Director of Business Affairs after four years with the performing rights organization. Rose will oversee daily administration and assist...
SESAC Promotes Teresa Pitt-Sholar
SESAC promotes Teresa Pitt-Sholar to Senior Director of Operations, Business Affairs. She will oversee domestic and international affiliate content management for SESAC writers and publishers....
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...
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...
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....