Private Equity Firm Set To Acquire SESAC
Private equity firm Rizvi Traverse is is close to acquiring an equity stake in Nashville-based performing rights organization SESAC, according to an FTC filing that provides few specifics. SESAC represents. Continue reading
BeatStars Partners With INgrooves Fontana & Launches Custom Mobile Apps
We last reported on BeatStars back in June, and since then, the company has seen a good amount of traction. The music production licensing platform has now partnered with leading. Continue reading
Pandora Suing ASCAP For Lower Licensing Fees
Pandora has taken performance rights organization ASCAP to federal court in hopes of paying lower rates for the performance of ASCAP songwriters and composers’ works. The lawsuit comes after the. Continue reading
The Week In Music Publishing: CMAs, Pandora Royalties, Carly Rae Jepsen
Country music's big night delivered for Blake Shelton who took out 'Entertainer of the Year' and 'Male Vocalist of the Year' at the CMAs. His wife Miranda Lambert celebrated with. Continue reading
Internet Radio Fairness Coalition Forms To Overhaul Net Radio Royalties
The Internet Radio Fairness Coalition, which has been assembled by several Internet and broadcast radio services including Pandora, Clear Channel and many others, officially launched last week. The Coalition comes. Continue reading
The Week In Music Publishing: More Sony/ATV Auctions, Prince Royce, The Who
Sony/ATV's Rosetta Publishing catalog is going under the hammer as part of its divestment to appease regulators for the $2.2 billion purchase of EMI Music Publishing. The catalog includes hits by Culture Club,. Continue reading
How Much Do Digital Music Services Pay Copyright Owners? [INFOGRAPHIC]
As music fans continue to have more options in their digital music consumption, the ways that artists and copyright holders get paid continues to become more complicated and fuzzy –. Continue reading
The Week In Music Publishing: Ray Charles, etc
Ray Charles' children are in a legal battle with the charitable foundation bearing their father's name. The case revolves around claims to royalties to some of Charles' biggest hits –. Continue reading
Michael Simon To Head Harry Fox Agency
Michael S. Simon has been promoted to President and CEO for rights management, royalty and licensing company, The Harry Fox Agency. Simon has been with HFA for more than 11. Continue reading
