Bertelsmann’s Reorganization Fuels IPO Rumors
German media conglomerate Bertelsmann, which owns Freemantle Media, producer of "American Idol" and "The X Factor", as well as several major music publishing catalogs, has completed a corporate reorganization and. Continue reading
SoundExchange Pays $204.4 Million In Digital Royalties Since Beginning Of 2012
SoundExchange announced today that is it has distributed $204.4 million in digital royalty payments to artists and labels in the first two quarters of 2012. In its second quarter alone,. Continue reading
The Week In Music Publishing 8.17.12
Late Beastie Boy member Adam 'MCA' Yauch has forbid the use of his music and 'artistic property' in advertising. However, there are questions about the validity of such a provision. Republican Presidential candidate. Continue reading
SoundExchange Releases List Of Unclaimed Digital Performance Royalties
SoundExchange continues its mission of rewarding musicians with their unclaimed digital performance royalties by today releasing a list of 50,000+ artist and label names owed tens of millions of dollars. Continue reading
SoundExchange And BandPage Partner To Help Claim $2 Million In Unpaid Royalties
BandPage and SoundExchange have teamed up to distribute $2 million of unclaimed digital performance royalties to a number of music artists and labels. These royalties are being sent out to BandPage. Continue reading
The Week In Music Publishing 7.27.12
Paul McCartney – and his holding company MPL Communications – is walking away from EMI Music Publishing. This week, Sir McCartney announced that Kobalt will henceforth handle administration and licensing. Continue reading
PRS For Music Responds To Bobby Valentino’s Allegations Of Improper Accounting
UK musican Bobby Valentino has gone public with allegations that UK collection society PRS for Music, is providing incorrect accounting of collected funds. Use of their figures may have also. Continue reading
Violinist Bobby Valentino Alleges Shady Accounting By The UK’s PRS For Music
[Updated] One of the strongest arguments against such binaries as the Music Industry (including artists) vs. Tech Companies is the long history of music companies ripping off musicians through lack. Continue reading
Why Songwriting Contests Matter: An Interview With ISC’s Candace Avery
Songwriting competitions can provide huge opportunities for songwriters of every genre. In addition to the potential cash prizes and publishing deals that come along with doing well, songwriters get their. Continue reading
The Week In Music Publishing 6.22.12
Universal Music Group (UMG) and the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) have announced a deal to pay independent publishers for the use of their music in videos streamed on VEVO. Continue reading
