TikTok Inks Major Global Licensing Deal With Merlin
[UPDATED] Global indie licensing powerhouse Merlin has signed a global partnership with hugely popular short-form mobile video app TikTok. Merlin, whose labels account for 15% of the global music market,. Continue reading
Facebook Music Exec Jeremy Sirota Named Merlin CEO
Indie digital rights agency Merlin has appointed Jeremy Sirota as the organization’s new CEO. Based in both New York and London, he succeeds Charles Caldas who served as CEO since. Continue reading
Charles Caldas (Merlin) Talks Streaming Growth [INTERVIEW]
In advance of his imminent departure from the independent music rights licensing agency Merlin, Charles Caldas sat down to chat about his time at the fourth largest basket of music. Continue reading
Merlin Is Moving To Dublin
Merlin, the streaming rights clearinghouse for 20,000 independent music labels is moving from the Netherlands to Dublin, Ireland. Merlin Music processed $845 million in payments to indie labels last year. Continue reading
Jaxsta Inks With Merlin To Deliver Indie Music Credits
Australian music tech startup Jaxsta has announced a deal to deliver track and album credits from global independent music licensor Merlin and its thousands of label members. With the deal,. Continue reading
Merlin Pulled Down Almost $900 Million For Indie Labels In 12 Months
Where historically being on an indie label was often a last resort after being rejected by a major, these days an indie signing can actually benefit an artist, thanks in. Continue reading
Merlin Paid Indie Labels $1 Billion In Last 18 Months
Global independent digital rights agency Merlin announced the findings of its 2019 Membership Report & Survey at A2IM Indie Week on Tuesday, The report revealed 63% year-on-year increase in member. Continue reading
Merlin CEO Charles Caldas To Step Down
One of independent music's most vocal advocates, Charles Caldas will step down as CEO of Merlin at the end of 2019 after more than 12 years leading the global digital. Continue reading
