Music Publishing Roundup 7.4.14: Songza + Google, Neilson Music Report, UMG Publishing
Google has acquired Songza for a financial figure undisclosed to the public. Launched in 2010, the music streaming app is designed to curate playlists for a listener according to their mood.. Continue reading
Are Gratis Licenses For Music Placements In Film and TV A Smart Move?
By Patrick Hertz of Tinderbox, a music promotion and distribution company, for the Sonicbids Blog. Licensing your music for use with television shows, movies, advertisements and video games, is arguably. Continue reading
Music Publishing Roundup 6.27.2014: YouTube, ASCAP Film & TV Awards, ROK Mobile & More
YouTube’s contract with Indie’s has been leaked via Digital Music News. As the world’s largest video streaming service gears up to launch their new subscription based music service, indie labels. Continue reading
What I Learned From Releasing Monthly Music Videos for a Year
Sometimes our best form of transportation is a leap of faith. Nike hit the nail on the head when they coined the phrase "Just Do It". Julie Geller took that to heart. Continue reading
Preparing for Reinvention: 3 Critical Success Factors for Copyright Reform
(UPDATE 2) By Jenn Miller, COO & Co-Founder Audiosocket, a music licensing & technology company innovating technologies to streamline rights management and copyright protection. It is time for the music. Continue reading
Today’s Congressional Music Licensing Hearing Could Get Interesting [WATCH]
Watch the live video stream today starting today at 10AM ET here. Most Congressional hearings are like watching paint dry, and the recent US House Judiciary Committee hearing on music licensing. Continue reading
Music Publishers’ Association Joins Indie Music YouTube Battle
The UK’s Music Publishers’ Association (MPA) has joined the growing chorus of music industry trade groups that support independent music community's ongoing battle with Google's YouTube over heavy handed negotiations. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Weekly Roundup 6.20.2014: SoundExchange, Amazon Prime Music, YouTube
SoundExchange announced a record-setting first quartrer distribution of digital royalties. The independent performing rights organization announced that $162.4 million were distributed to artists and labels in the first quarter of 2014,. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Weekly Roundup 6.14.2014: NMPA, Grammy Changes, Murphy Rights Mgt. & More
The Annual NMPA meeting was held this Wednesday, June 11th. Members of the music publishing community gathered at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City to discuss the state. Continue reading
U.S. Music Publishing Worth $4.5 Billion Yearly, 50% Lost To Outdated Regulations says NMPA
U.S. music publishing earned $2.2 billion in total revenue in 2013 across all income sources. However, according to a new National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) survey, roughly $2.3 billion more. Continue reading
