Nielsen Completes Gracenote Acquisition

Nielsen announced on Wednesday that it had completed its acquisition of entertainment metadata provider Gracenote.  Gracenote's data and technology is a key element of user interfaces and programming guides and. Continue reading

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5 Steps For Sending The Perfect Demo Submission

If you've been writing and recording music for awhile, chances are you're ready to submit a demo in hopes of getting your music heard, and maybe even signed. Here we. Continue reading

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Major Labels Under Gun In The Carpenters, Sales v. Licensing Case

The age old dispute between artists and labels over digital download revenues is once again rearing its ugly head, with Richard Carpenter having recently audited his label A&M/Universal, revealing a. Continue reading

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This Week in Music Supervision and Sync 1.31.17

A complete run through of the latest and greatest in sync licensing and music supervision over the past fortnight, courtesy of Synchblog.  

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UPDATE: BMG Acquires Jason Aldean’s Broken Bow Records For A Reported $100 Million Plus

[UPDATE] BMG has acquired Nashville's Broken Bow and associated labels.The deal was for  $100 million plus, according to multiple sources, and could signal a round of big acquisitions as streaming. Continue reading

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CHANGES @ Warner Chappell • INgrooves • Proper • Pledge Music • Deezer • More

Warner/Chappell Music announced a worldwide publishing agreement with hot UK grime songwriter, DJ, and producer Swifta Beater. MORE:

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10 Legal Steps To Take As An Entertainer

While their aren't specific rules to follow as an entertainer, there are certainly key legal concepts and strategies those in the music business should take into account when conducting their. Continue reading

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For Music, Artificial Scarcity Has Become Scarce [David Lowery]

Uses of the term "artificial scarcity" appear to be declining.  Once often slung around by those discussing copyright, in reference to copyright holders limiting the authorization of creative work, the frequency. Continue reading

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Is Artist Sponsorship Today’s Music Payola?

Originally an illicit under-the-table business, payola has since evolved into the somewhat more legal and above board practice of corporate artist sponsorship, although it still drastically impacts an artist's ability. Continue reading

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Musicians Sues Distributor E1 Direct Deal With SiriusXM

In a piece of legal news with wide implications for the music business, indie string trio Time for Three and S'More Entertainment have filed a class action lawsuit against Entertainment. Continue reading

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Paul McCartney Files Lawsuit To Force Sony/ATV To Transfer Rights To 267 Beatles Songs

Former Beatle Paul McCartney filled a lawsuit against Sony/ATV Music Publishing in federal court in New York on Wednesday, hoping to reclaim the ownership of 267 Beatles songs that Michael. Continue reading

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