Music Publishing Weekly Roundup 9.19.14: Pandora, Clear Channel, Spirit Music
Pandora has signed a music rights deal with BMG as of September 11th, 2014. In an effort to secure a more favorable deal for the songwriters and copyright holders, the 4th. Continue reading
The 5 Most Frequently Signed Music Publishing Deals
By Hugh McIntyre from the Sonicbids Blog. Music publishing is something that many small artists don’t think about, and, to be honest, some of them don’t need to. If you're. Continue reading
Pandora Cuts Direct Deal With BMG For All ASCAP & BMI Artists
Pandora has cut a direct multi-year agreement with BMG to its complete BMI and ASCAP catalog of music in the US. The direct publishing deal "creates marketing and business benefits for Pandora, BMG and the songwriters. Continue reading
Music Publishing Weekly Roundup: BMI Publishers Explore Options, Pandora Faces a Setback & Beats to Launch
BMI publishers are exploring their options following last December's rate court ruling stating publishers that withdrew their catalog solely for digital licensing on Jan. 1, 2013 are no longer part of any licensing deals. Continue reading
Warner/Chappell Music Names Jon Platt President
Jon Platt has been promoted to President, North America, Warner/Chappell Music. He will take on any expanded leadership role, overseeing teams across WCM’s offices. Platt most recently served as Warner/Chappell’s President,. 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
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
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
ASCAP Kicks Off 100 Day Celebration of 100 Years
ASCAP, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, turns 100 in February. Today they kick off a 100 Day countdown with the launch of an interactive timeline celebrating the. Continue reading
