Music Publishing News Weekly Roundup: 3.28.2014
Steven Tyler visited Congress this week to lobby for protection of intellectual property rights for songwriters. Steven Tyler is one of many public figures who has come out in support of. Continue reading
Is Music Your Day Job or Your Nighttime Dream?
Publishing is a controversial topic of conversation these days – but if done correctly, it can be a lucritive gig. If you're committed to getting a placement for your music. Continue reading
SoundExchange Promotes Two Key Execs
SoundExchange has announced two promotions to its senior management team. Anjula Singh, SVP of Finance and Administration, has been promoted to promoted to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Colin Rushing,. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Weekly Roundup: 3.21.2014
The Rate Court judges ruled that Pandora will pay ASCAP 1.85% of annual revenue. Music Rights stakeholders including Sony/ATV CEO Martin Bandier and ASCAP CEO John LoFrumento have commented on the verdict,. Continue reading
Pandora Raises Rates and CTO Tom Conrad Steps Down In Wake Of ASCAP Trial
(UPDATED) Pandora's been quite busy of late. Last week they emerged from ASCAP vs. Pandora with what many consider a draw. Yesterday CTO Tom Conrad not only stepped down into. Continue reading
ASCAP vs. Pandora Verdict Saved Music Streamer $21 Million [CHART]
The ASCAP vs. Pandora trial was, as most civil trials are, about money. In the end, both sides and most of the media called the judge's verdict a draw. ASCAP. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Weekly Roundup 3.14.2014: Doug Morris, Michael Dell, Neil Young & More
Doug Morris will receive the Hitmaker Award from The Songwriter’s Hall Of Fame. Morris began his career in music in the mid 1960’s as a songwriter and producer for the publisher. Continue reading
Michael Dell Takes $25 Million Stake In Kobalt Music
(UPDATED) Computer titan Michael Dell’s private investment firm, MSD Capital, has taken a 9.9% stake in music publisher Kobalt. Kobalt has been a leader in using new technologies to collect. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Weekly Roundup: March 7, 2014
Martin Bandier, CEO of Sony/ATV has written a public letter of complaint to the Academy of Motion Pictures. After the controversial elimination of the song “Alone Yet Not Alone” from. Continue reading
gTar Licensing Deals Make 2 Million Song Tutorials Available
By Eliot Van Buskirk of Evolver.fm. Incident Tech, maker of the advanced, iPhone-powered gTar, says it has signed landmark deals with major music publishers Sony/ATV Music Publishing and EMI Music. Continue reading
