The 5 Most Frequently Signed Music Publishing Deals
By Hugh McIntyre from the Sonicbids Blog. Music publishing is something that many small artists don’t think about, and, to be honest, some of them don’t need to. If you're. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Weekly Roundup 9.12.14: Spotify Video Ads, ASCAP Workshop, ACM Honors
Spotify has introduced video ads as an attempt to generate more revenue from non paying users. The leading music streaming service’s “Sponsored Session” will be a15 – 30 second video ad. Continue reading
Feed.fm Raises $1.2 Million For Music As A Service
Last year about this time Feed.fm launched featuring "music as a service" and an initial $1.2 million seed round. This week Venture Beat reports that an SEC document reveals another. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Weekly Roundup 8.29.14: AdRev, Macklemore, VMAs & More
Former President of CD Baby, Brian Felsen, Is Named New President of AdRev, a service that helps artists and labels monetize views on YouTube. AdRev's primary strategy is to place. Continue reading
SoundExchange Q2 Payments Up 8% To $161 Million
The shift in revenue from sales to streaming continues with SoundExchange paying $161 million in the last quarter to artists and labels. It the largest Q2 payment to date and an 8%. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Weekly Roundup 8.21.14: YouTube Music Key, Vevo, Old Crow Medicine Show
Youtube and Google will partner to launch new “Music Key” subscription based music streaming services. Youtube will launch Youtube Music Key and Google will re-brand their existing service to Google Play. Continue reading
Before Agreeing To Soundcloud’s Terms And Conditions, Read The Fine Print
from AIM via the A2IM blog. When putting tracks up on Soundcloud, you should strongly consider turning API access off. If you do not do this, you are granting not. Continue reading
How To Collect Both Kinds Of Music Royalties
By Ken Consor from the Sonicbids Blog. As streaming has become increasingly important in today’s music market, it is imperative to understand how streams turn into publishing royalties – and. Continue reading
Who Gets Paid From Radio Play?
By Ken Consor of Songtrust. When you hear a song on the radio, who gets paid? It’s probably not who you think. Today, we’re going to answer your questions and. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Weekly Roundup 8.15.14: Top 10 Publishers, Comments To DoJ, ASCAP Showcase
The Top 10 Music Publishing companies have been announced for the 2nd quarter of 2014. Leading the way with a 32.2% share of the top 100 songs is Sony/ATV. This is. Continue reading
This Infographic Untangles The Complex Web Of U.S. Music Royalties
A new infographic from trade group Music Biz, “Music Royalties USA Quick Start Guide,” offers songwriters and performing musicians a simpler way to understand the complex framework they must navigate. Continue reading
