Warner Chappell Adds 3 A&R Execs
Music publisher Warner/Chappell Music announced several hires to its U.S. A&R team including the appointments of both Lee Dannay and Brad Aarons to Vice President of A&R and Peter Visvardis. Continue reading
Copyright Royalty Board Makes Few Rate Changes
There was no real game changer on Thursday as the US Copyright Royalty Board ruled that for the next five years: Mechanical download rates would remain at 9.1 cents per. Continue reading
EMI Music Promotes Three Executives
EMI Music Publishing has promoted three executives to key commercial roles within its Music Resources and Music Services divisions. Jovanka Ciares has been appointed Vice President of Music Services &. Continue reading
Scott Francis Now Pres. Warner/Chappell
Scott Francis has been named to the newly created position of President, Warner/Chappell Music, and Chairman and CEO, Warner/Chappell Music U.S. Francis, a veteran music publishing executive who previously served. Continue reading
EU Wide Music Licenses Approved
The European Commission has approved EU wide song licenses, a move sure to speed the growth of territory wide download, broadcast and music 2.0 services. Previously country by country licensing. Continue reading
3 Truths About Last.fm’s Royalty Plan
Last week’s announcement offering direct royalty payments to unaffiliated indie artists was not altruism as some would have you believe. The laws require that they pay for use. Last.fm was. Continue reading
Royalty Rate Negotiations Bear Fruit
National Music Publishers’ Assn. president/CEO David Israelite confirmed to Billboard that music publishers, record labels and digital music services have agreed on new royalty rates for the next five years. Continue reading
Universal Pictures Adds Music Execs
Harry Garfield has been promoted to EVP of Music for Universal Pictures and Eric Polin has joined the company as SVP of Music Publishing. Both will report to Kathy Nelson,. Continue reading
EMI Music UK Names McGoff SVP A&R
EMI Music Publishing UK, has appointed Kenny McGoff to head function as SVP, Head of A&R. He will report to EMI Publishing UK President Guy Moot and to be based. Continue reading
EMI Ups Sexton To EVP Worldwide Licensing
Cynthia Sexton has been promoted to EVP, Global Brand Partnership, Licensing and Synchronization for EMI Music. In this expanded role, Sexton’s is responsible for worldwide licensing of all EMI assets. Continue reading
