Beggars’ Martin Mills Reelected Merlin Chairman, 2 Join Board
Indie global rights agency Merlin has announced the results of the biennial election for its 15 seat board. Beggars Group founder Martin Mills who will continue as Merlin chairman. Erik Gilbert (Essential Music & Marketing. Continue reading
Music Publishing Weekly Roundup: Rap Genius vs NMPA, Lorde Signs with Songs & More
The NMPA sent take-down notices to 50 unlicensed lyric sites, most notably Rap Genius, on Monday. The other 49 sites can be found here. NMPA President David Israelite described the. Continue reading
How Music Licensing Fits Into One Indie Act’s Approach To Marketing
In September, Hypebot ran a guest post from Sarah Sharp featuring tips on getting your music licensed. As a music supervisor and lead singer of the Jitterbug Vipers, Sharp understands. Continue reading
Bertelsmann Posts Big Q3
German media and music publishing giant Bertelsmann posted a 20 percent increase in their net profits this year, propelled by their RTL broadcasting and strong performance in their publishing operations. The. Continue reading
CHANGES @ ADA, Round Hill Music and Sony Music Nashville
Boutique music publishing company, Round Hill Music have announced two new hires – Steve Nalbert from BMG Rights Management and Britnie Stingelin from ASCAP. Sony Music Nashville laid off four staffers. Continue reading
Rap Genius Among 50 Sites Targeted For Takedown By Music Publishers Assoc
Rap Genius was among 50 top sites sent takedown notices yesterday by the National Music Publishers' Association. Many of the sites, which the NMPA targeted for unlicensed lyrics, have been online for. Continue reading
Path To A Country Music Hit: Shane McAnally Shares The Songwriter’s Experience
Shane McAnally has co-written seven chart-topping country music hits in the last three years. He writes for a wide range of artists including Miranda Lambert and Lady Antebellum. Recently he. Continue reading
Music Publishing Weekly Roundup: Country Awards, ASCAP100 and Audiam
Nashville celebrated country music this week with four major awards shows – the CMA, ASCAP, BMI and SESAC awards. SESAC’s Nashville Music Awards honored Keifer Thompson as Songwriter of the. Continue reading
Warner/Chappell Named Music Publisher of the Year at ASCAP Country Awards
Warner/Chappell Music, the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group, was named 2013 Music Publisher of the Year at last night’s 51st Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards. WCM songwriters also picked up six. Continue reading
