Music Publishing Weekly Roundup: Pandora Abandons IRFA, Beats Music to Launch in January
Pandora has officially abandoned the Internet Radio Fairness Act – a piece of legislation that would have effectively reduced the royalty rates it pays to songwriters and publishers, as well. Continue reading
Thomas Hesse Exiting Bertelsmann [CONFIRMED]
The rumors are official. Bertlesmann President Thomas Hesse is leaving the world's largest music publisher. In a statement, the company said that Hesse will step down "at his own request" on. Continue reading
Pandora Abandons Internet Radio Fairness Act, Turns To Copyright Royalty Board
Yesterday Billboard reported that Pandora is abandoning its efforts to reduce rates via the Internet Radio Fairness Act confirming earlier reports at Forbes. Pandora is now expected to focus efforts. Continue reading
Music Publishing Weekly Roundup: Rap Genius & NMPA Truce, PS4 Launches & More
The NMPA has agreed to temporarily shelve its takedown actions toward popular lyric annotation site Rap Genius. Last week, the NMPA sent take-down notices to Rap Genius and 49 other unlicensed lyric. Continue reading
Musicians Are Finding Licensing Opportunities In Foreign Markets
By Eduardo Loret de Mola from Berklee College's Music Business Journal. The music licensing market is actively expanding its scope within the entertainment industry. Musicians’ net earnings from traditional licensing. Continue reading
CHANGES: RIAA, Warner Music Group, Universal Japan, Warner/Chappell Signs Dave Mustaine
Warner Music Group announced the promotion of Lucy Otterwell to SVP Digital Strategy & Business Development, Europe, Middle East & Africa Warner/Chappell Music, the music publishing arm of Warner Music. Continue reading
Major Layoffs Likely At Sony Music, Sony ATV As Bain & Co Hired To Cut $100 Million
Bain & Co have been hired to cut $100 million in operating expenses at Sony Entertainment which includes label group Sony Music and music publisher Sony ATV. Sony has been under. Continue reading
Music Publishers Association Pauses Takedown Action Against Rap Genius
Just days after the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) named popular lyrics annotation site Rap Genius to the top of a list of 50 unlicensed sites targeted for take down, the trade. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
YouTube's Google+ Comments Currently A FAIL As Users Respond With "Fuck You Google+" Live Nation To Buy U2, Madonna Management Companies For $30 Million Rolling Stone Tells EDM Fans "Your. Continue reading
ASCAP Releases Teaser For ‘Why We Create Music” 100th Anniversary Film [VIDEO]
ASCAP turns 100 in February of next year. As part of the run up to the celebration, the performing rights organization commissioned a short film "Why We Create Music" that. Continue reading
