EMI Ups Sexton To EVP Worldwide Licensing
Cynthia Sexton has been promoted to EVP, Global Brand Partnership, Licensing and Synchronization for EMI Music. In this expanded role, Sexton’s is responsible for worldwide licensing of all EMI assets. Continue reading
Equity vs. Cash For Rights Societies?
The major labels and publishers often get flack for stalling innovation with demands for large advances and other demands, and deservedly so. But performing rights societies, with their own complex. Continue reading
Music Publishing Fast Facts
The Harry Fox Agency represents over 1.9 million songs from almost 35,000 music publishers for mechanical licensing within the U.S. Under American Copyright Law, mechanical licenses are required for music. Continue reading
Nate “Danja” Hill Dominates SESAC Awards
Songwriter/producer Nate “Danja” Hills took home top honors as Songwriter of the Year at SESAC’s 12th annual New York Music Awards last week in NYC. Hill had an impressive array. Continue reading
EMI Wins ASCAP Publisher Of The Year
Last night, EMI Music Publishing was named publisher of the year for a record 14th time by ASCAP at their annual Pop Music Awards. EMI songwriters including Fergie, Beyonce, Nelly. Continue reading
SpiralFrog Adds Warner/Chappell Music
SpiralFrog has signed a deal with music publisher Warner/Chappell Music to add their catalog to the free ad-supported download site’s growing offerings. Signing rights from music publishers is a critical. Continue reading
Ricall Signs Big Life & Blue Mountain Music For Licensing
Ricall, the UK based online music licensing company, has signed a deal with two independent music publishers – Big Life Music and Blue Mountain Music – to bring all the. Continue reading
MediaNet Disputes Publisher Lawsuit
Several major music publishers have filed a lawsuit against white label download provider MediaNet Digital claiming the company was delivering downloads for Yahoo, HMV, FYE and others without the proper. Continue reading
Publishers File Suit Against MediaNet
Several members of the National Music Publishers’ Association have filed a class action lawsuit against MediaNet seeking damages, a declaratory judgment and injunctive relief "to put an end to MediaNet’s. Continue reading
EMI Publishing Makes Senior A&R Appointment
EMI Music Publishing has appointed Declan Morrell as Senior VP, East Coast Creative in NYC. Morrell is currently SVP of A&R at EMI Music Publishing UK, where he was responsible. Continue reading
