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Turning Pennies To Dollars: Increasing The Efficiency Of Royalty Collections

Although little attention was paid to them in a more profitable era, keeping track of minimal royalty collections has become increasingly important in the music industry, something which is being. Continue reading

Guest Post on 12/22/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Anti-competitive practices, Authors and Publishers, Berklee College of Music, Broadcast Music, consent decree, EMI, Inc., music industry, Music licensing, Performance rights organisation, YouTube

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The “Drake” Effect: Thoughts From A&R Exec, Songwriter Spek

Here a recording artist and A&R executive reflects on how the ways in which consumers listen to music and engage with artists has fundamentally changed with more control now in. Continue reading

Guest Post on 12/19/2016 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: 5BARz International, A New Day Has Come (song), Academy Awards, Billboard 200, Celine Dion, EMI, Rae Sremmurd, Streaming media, The Beatles, YouTube

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Music Sampling: Breaking Down the Basics

To better understand sampling, a practice which has become ever easier with the development of new technologies, an entertainment and media attorney takes a back-to-the-basics look at how an artist. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/11/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 30 Seconds to Mars, brand, Chicago, Diss, Eastman Kodak, EMI, Gucci Mane, Interscope Records, Jared Leto, YouTube

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. And Indie Music

In this latest roundup of advice for DIY and independent artists, we offer tips and suggestions on using livestreaming to grow your fanbase, how to negotiate for higher pay from. Continue reading

admin on 08/06/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 30 Seconds to Mars, Diss, Do it yourself, EMI, Interscope Records, Jared Leto, music industry, music video, record label, YouTube

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Understanding The Monetization Of YouTube Views

While some artists may assuming that they will automatically receive revenue when their videos are viewed on YouTube, turning views into cash is actually a rather complex process, one which. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/04/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 30 Seconds to Mars, Associated Press, Diss, EMI, Interscope Records, Jared Leto, music industry, music video, record label, YouTube

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Vevo BreakS 7 Year Deadlock: Nears WMG Deal, Subscription Service [REPORT]

Vevo has tried and failed for 7 years to bring Warner Music Group videos onto its platform. Now, Vevo is reportedly nearing a deal that would break the deadlock and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/26/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Access Industries, Deezer, EMI, European Commission, European Union, Michael Jackson, Sony, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group

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Major EMI Publishing Shareholder Named In $3.5 Billion Scandal

The boss of one of the private equity group that invested in the Sony-led acquisition of EMI Music Publishing in 2012 is caught up in a major corruption scandal involving. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/22/2016 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alison J. Nathan, American Society of Composers, Apple Inc., Authors and Publishers, EMI, Music publisher (popular music), Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Universal Music Group, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Music Group, Warner/Chappell Music

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Vevo BreakS 7 Year Deadlock: Nears WMG Deal, Subscription Service [REPORT]

Vevo has tried and failed for 7 years to bring Warner Music Group videos onto its platform. Now, Vevo is reportedly nearing a deal that would break the deadlock and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/14/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Access Industries, Deezer, EMI, European Commission, European Union, Michael Jackson, Sony, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group

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This Week In Music Commentary

Positive prophecies about streaming from the exec who pulled T Swift off Spotify, Sony/ATV's head pens an urgent letter to songwriters, and some crowdfunding tips from Manafest, as we listen. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/13/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Access Industries, Acoustic music, album, Android Community, Andy Warhol, EMI, iTunes, kickstarter, music industry, Spotify

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Read Sony/ATV Head Martin Bandier’s Urgent Letter To All Songwriters

In an letter to songwriters, Martin Bandier, the head of Sony/ATV Music Publishing warned that a current Justice Department proposal that grant 100% licensing' to ASCAP and BMI. In his letter,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/09/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Amnesty, Andy Warhol, Authors and Publishers, EMI, music industry, Music publisher (popular music), Nashville, songwriter, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Talent manager, Tennessee

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The Failure Of The Global Repertoire Database

It is generally acknowledged that information regarding musical rights and works can be difficult to obtain, something which the Global Repertoire Database initiative was hoping to fix, before crashing and. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/31/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: A Midsummer Night's Dream., Alexander Armstrong (comedian), BBC, Dara Ó Briain, Edinburgh International Television Festival, EMI, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, music industry, Russell T Davies, Steve McQueen

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