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# The Week In Music Publishing 6.15.12
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/the-week-in-music-publishing-61512/
- Published: 2012-06-15T14:28:31.000Z
- Updated: 2012-06-15T14:28:31.000Z
- Description: At the annual General Meeting of the National Music Publishers' Association, David Israelite renewed his calls to Congress to introduce a more efficient mechanical licensing system. He also took aim. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/06/the-week-in-music-publishing-61512.html]
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At the annual General Meeting of the **National Music Publishers' Association**, David Israelite renewed his calls to **Congress to introduce a [more efficient mechanical licensing system](http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/publishing/nmpa-s-david-israelite-to-congress-a-more-1007322952.story?ref=hypebot.com).** He also [took aim at online music video service VEVO](http://www.thecmuwebsite.com/article/nmpa-chief-says-he-will-get-publishers-a-share-of-vevo-royalties/?ref=hypebot.com), who publishers feel aren't paying enough for the use of their songs.

**MORE:**

- **Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI)** – one of the three US Performing Rights Organizations – has [r**eached agreement with the Radio Music License Committee**](http://www.radio-info.com/news/bmi-radio-licensing-group-at-last-agree-to-new-royalty-terms?ref=hypebot.com) **f**or the use of its repertoire through 2016\. The truce ends two years of litigation.
- Neighboring Right Collection agency **Rights Agency Limited** has entered into a [strategic business investment agreement](http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1049846&c=1&ref=hypebot.com) with music rights collection business and publisher, **Fintage House**.
- Aerosmith frontman **Steven Tyler** has inked a [worldwide publishing administration deal](http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/publishing/steven-tyler-signs-worldwide-publishing-1007303752.story?ref=hypebot.com) with **Ole** for selected works.
- The publishing world **[mourned the loss of former BMI chief Frances Preston](http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118055443?ref=hypebot.com)** who headed the Performing Rights Organization for 18 year.

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