Guide to setting up a publishing company with your PRO

As an independent songwriter setting up a publishing company through a Performing Rights Organization is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your songs. Guest post by Dan. Continue reading

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Audible Magic Acquires SOCAN’s MediaNet

Canadian PRO SOCAN has sold its global content fulfillment and rights administration service MediaNet to Audible Magic. SOCAN acquired Seattle-based MediaNet in 2016. Audible Magic provides identification and compliance to. Continue reading

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ASCAP, BMI Partner To Launch SONGVIEW Comprehensive Song Data Platform

[UPDATED] ASCAP and BMI have joinded to launch SONGVIEW, a data platform that provides music with copyright ownership information and administration shares to the majority of music licensed in the United. Continue reading

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BMI Reports Record Revenue, Royalty Distributions

BMI is reporting record revenue and royalty distributions for the fiscal year ending June 30. The PRO collected $1.311 billion in revenue, a $28 million increase over the previous year. Continue reading

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6 Things For Artists To Do During Coronavirus

Living as we are in incredibly uncertain and anxiety-inducing times, it is more important than ever for artists to take time to double down on honing their craft, and prepare. Continue reading

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‘I Create Music’ Expo Becomes The ‘ASCAP Experience’ To Better Serve Modern Creators

ASCAP is rebranding its signature “I Create Music” EXPO as the 'ASCAP Experience' with a new name, location and enhanced programming designed to better meet the needs of modern creators.

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SoundExchange Ups Anjula Singh To EVP

SoundExchange has promoted Anjula Singh to Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. Singh will add overall strategy and will assist in day to day management in addition to her. Continue reading

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Ian MacKay To Leave Canadian PRO Re:Sound

Canadian nonprofit performance rights organization Re:Sound says that its longtime President Ian MacKay will exit his role at the organization at the end of the year.

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ASCAP Nashville VP Michael Martin To Exit, Replacement Named

ASCAP Nashville VP and country music heavyweight Michael Martin is exiting the PRO effective Friday. Martin, who jointly led ASCAP’s creative staff alongside LeAnn Phelan prior to his promotion to. Continue reading

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SOCAN, RE:SOUND Join To Simplify Performance Licensing

Canadian performance rights management organization SOCAN and  no-profit music licensing company RE:Sound have launched Entandem, a joint venture aimed at simplifying licensing for retailers, restaurants, nightclubs and other businesses.

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