US Entertainment Firm Milks Croatian Promoter w/ Trademark Rights It May Not Own
Although trademark bullying is certainly an all too common occurrence, the bully in question typically owns the trademark it's swinging around, although this may not be the case with World. Continue reading
Music Journalism Is Still Dead
This article explores why music journalism no longer exists as it once did, and how the power of the press has shifted and diminished in much the same way as. Continue reading
5 Things Congress Can Do To Curb Mass Filings Of “Address Unknown” NOIs
Owing to a loophole in the Copyright Act, streaming services like Pandora, Spotify, and Google are able to avoid paying royalties to songwriters and publisher by filing "address unknown" notices. Continue reading
Music Publishing Update 4.28.17: Spotify Invests In Blockchain
Spotify has acquired Mediachain Labs, the core team behind the open source Mediachain protocol, to develop a decentralized network for sharing data critical to getting songwriters paid – in other. Continue reading
Industry Navigation Tips For Songwriters
The music industry is full of talented and creative songwriters, which can often foster a negative competitive environment, but rather than fall into this trap, it would behoove any songwriter. Continue reading
General Music Licensing: Where Are All My Royalties? [INFOGRAPHIC]
What is General Music Licensing and why, though the numbers are shifting, does it generate almost four times more revenue for songwriters than all digital services combined? Why is nobody. Continue reading
Enjoy The Radio Silence: What The PROMOTE Act Could Mean
Here Stephen Carlisle breaks down the significance of the Performance Royalty Owners of Music Opportunity To Earn Act, better known as the PROMOTE Act, which would give artists the ability to. Continue reading
Key To Widespread Artist Adoption Of Blockchain Could Be Via Esoteric Copyright Law [George Howard]
Blockchain technology has been embraced by many smaller independent artists, but widespread adoption has been slowed by a lack of participation from major labels and publishers, although an ancient copyright. Continue reading
