3 Truths About Last.fm’s Royalty Plan
Last week’s announcement offering direct royalty payments to unaffiliated indie artists was not altruism as some would have you believe. The laws require that they pay for use. Last.fm was. Continue reading
Royalty Rate Negotiations Bear Fruit
National Music Publishers’ Assn. president/CEO David Israelite confirmed to Billboard that music publishers, record labels and digital music services have agreed on new royalty rates for the next five years. Continue reading
Universal Pictures Adds Music Execs
Harry Garfield has been promoted to EVP of Music for Universal Pictures and Eric Polin has joined the company as SVP of Music Publishing. Both will report to Kathy Nelson,. Continue reading
EMI Music UK Names McGoff SVP A&R
EMI Music Publishing UK, has appointed Kenny McGoff to head function as SVP, Head of A&R. He will report to EMI Publishing UK President Guy Moot and to be based. Continue reading
EMI Ups Sexton To EVP Worldwide Licensing
Cynthia Sexton has been promoted to EVP, Global Brand Partnership, Licensing and Synchronization for EMI Music. In this expanded role, Sexton’s is responsible for worldwide licensing of all EMI assets. Continue reading
Equity vs. Cash For Rights Societies?
The major labels and publishers often get flack for stalling innovation with demands for large advances and other demands, and deservedly so. But performing rights societies, with their own complex. Continue reading
Music Publishing Fast Facts
The Harry Fox Agency represents over 1.9 million songs from almost 35,000 music publishers for mechanical licensing within the U.S. Under American Copyright Law, mechanical licenses are required for music. Continue reading
Nate “Danja” Hill Dominates SESAC Awards
Songwriter/producer Nate “Danja” Hills took home top honors as Songwriter of the Year at SESAC’s 12th annual New York Music Awards last week in NYC. Hill had an impressive array. Continue reading
EMI Wins ASCAP Publisher Of The Year
Last night, EMI Music Publishing was named publisher of the year for a record 14th time by ASCAP at their annual Pop Music Awards. EMI songwriters including Fergie, Beyonce, Nelly. Continue reading
SpiralFrog Adds Warner/Chappell Music
SpiralFrog has signed a deal with music publisher Warner/Chappell Music to add their catalog to the free ad-supported download site’s growing offerings. Signing rights from music publishers is a critical. Continue reading
