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# The Week In Music Publishing 2.24.12
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/the-week-in-music-publishing-22412/
- Published: 2012-02-24T12:14:00.000Z
- Updated: 2012-02-24T12:14:00.000Z
- Description: In a continued effort to buy the recording side of EMI, Universal has gone directly to EU regulators for approval of the takeover. Sony/ATV will follow suit for the publishing. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/02/the-week-in-music-publishing-22412.html]
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In a continued effort to buy the recording side of **EMI**, **[Universal has gone directly to EU regulators](http://www.thecmuwebsite.com/article/universal-files-its-emi-bid-with-european-regulators/?ref=hypebot.com)** for approval of the takeover. **Sony/ATV** will follow suit for the publishing side of EMI. **Warner Music Group** and independent labels are [actively lobbying against the deal](http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/20/business/media/emi-consolidation-with-sony-and-universal-prompts-scrutiny-and-opposition.html?%5Fr=2&ref=hypebot.com), claiming it will give Universal – already the largest label in the world – too large a piece of the market. Despite opposition to the takeovers, Universal Music Group's CEO Lucian Grainge has [guaranteed EMI's current owners Citigroup](http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/universal%5Fgamble%5FqQhF7nChyrMGSUldk11DbI?ref=hypebot.com) the pricetag of $1.9 billion – even if the deal falls through.

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- A **leaked audit in Eminem'**s suit against his label Aftermath – a Universal-subsidiary – claims that the label owes Eminem's production company $3.8 million including [substantial digital royalties](http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/eminem-royalty-lawsuit-aftermath-records-fbt-productions-293881?ref=hypebot.com). Much of the conjecture comes from the definition of digital 'sales' vs 'licenses', which could have wide-ranging financial impacts on major labels.
- Viral-video superstars **OK Go complained this week that they're** [**not seeing enough from YouTube** via VEVO to establish a 'business model'](http://www.nme.com/news/ok-go/62159?ref=hypebot.com). VEVO CEO Rio Caraeff defended the video platform in saying: "What happens between an artist and their label or distributor in their contractual relationship are simply not something that we are party to and every artist's deal is different."
- The widow of country music legend **Roger Miller, the songwriter of 'King of the Road'** and 'Chug-a-Lug' among other major country hits has [lost an appeal against Sony/ATV Music Publishing](http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505245%5F162-57383017/appeals-court-rules-against-roger-millers-widow/?ref=hypebot.com) to recover the rights to her late-husband's music.
- **Sony/ATV** and Sony Music Entertainment have signed an [I**ndia-centric strategic alliance for their music publishing business**](http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news/sony-atv-india-grants-music-license-agent-vinod?ref=hypebot.com), so that Sony/ ATV can spread awareness of the widespread copyright infringement issues taking place in India and begin to work to correct these issues.
- **Dubstep'**s rise to the mainstream has seen **AEI media** entering into a joint venture with independent music publisher **Verse Music Group** to create AEI Music Publishing [specializing in dubstep / drum n' bass music](http://www.thecmuwebsite.com/article/ukf-owner-launches-bass-centric-music-publisher/?ref=hypebot.com).
- Independent music publisher and artist representation company **[401k Music Inc.](http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press%5Fnb=151335&ref=hypebot.com) is celebrating its first birthday** by adding **The Thompson Twins** and **Drug Cabin** to their roster.
- Country-focused **Parallel Music Publishing** has signed a [new deal with songwriter Thom McHugh](http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/102694/parallel-music-publishing-signs-thom-mchugh?ref=hypebot.com), who has penned and recorded over 100 songs including 5 #1 country-chart singles.
- **BMG France** has acquired rights to both the [publishing and masters](http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press%5Fnb=151332&ref=hypebot.com) of French pop group GOLD.
- The CMA **(Country Music Association) has named Troy Tomlinson, president** and CEO of Sony/ ATV Music Publishing, as new [President of the CMA Board of Directors](http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press%5Fnb=151346&ref=hypebot.com), and also named Ed Hardy as President-Elect.
- Songtrust investigated how **Drake**'s 'I Take Care Of You' is **paying out royalties to 1950s [songwriter Brook Benton](http://blog.songtrust.com/publishing-tips-2/the-power-of-music-publishing/?ref=hypebot.com).**

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