6 Real Problems In Music Business The DOJ Should Be Investigating

Though it has recently been focused on several specific facets of public performance licensing, David Lowery examines six music business issues which the Department of Justice would be better off turning its. Continue reading

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Indie Music Trade Groups A2IM, AIMP, CMPA Issue Joint Response To DoJ 100% Licensing Position

Condemnation of a new U.S. Department of Justice position allowing 100% licencing of songs has been nearly universal within the music publishing community. In a show of unity, three independent. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News Roundup: 100% Licensing • UK Synch Income Doubles • Music Streams Pass Video

The U.S. Department of Justice has chosen not to amend the 1941 consent decree and is moving ahead with the interpretation that PROs must use 100-percent licensing. The two-year process. Continue reading

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Justice Department Refuses To Modify PRO Consent Decrees, Moves Forward With Dreaded ‘100% Licensing’

The U.S. Department of Justice dealt a major blow to music publishers after they declined to recommend changes to the consent decrees which govern performing rights organizations ASCAP and BMI.

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Xriss Jor And How The Web Spreads New Musical Voices

For singer Xriss Jor, recent developments in how music can be shared online have opened up new opportunities for her to get her music (and the greater message contained therein) heard by a broader international audience and. Continue reading

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Sony/ATV Says New Pandora Deal Will Significantly Increase Royalties [FULL TEXT OF LETTER TO SONGWRITERS]

In a letter to Sony/ATV clients, the music publishing giant said that a landmark direct deal signed with internet radio giant Pandora will lead to ""a significant increase in royalties" for. Continue reading

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Sony/ATV Music Publishing Cuts “Unprecedented” Direct Deal With Pandora [NYSE: P]

Pandora (NYSE:P) and music publishing giant Sony/ATV Music today announced a multi-year catalog licensing agreement. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the direct publishing deal creates business benefits. Continue reading

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7 Mistakes Songwriters Make When Registering With A PRO

Registering your work with a Performing Rights Organization is a good idea, but if you make the wrong mistake or omit certain details, you could be cheating yourself out of. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News Roundup 9.18.2015: SESAC + Harry Fox • Fair Use Fracus • YouTube Growth

This week SESAC finalized its acquisition of the country's leading mechanical rights organization, the Harry Fox Agency. 

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SESAC Acquires The Harry Fox Agency

Streaming is not just causing a seismic shift in recorded music revenue, its disrupting music publishing and performing rights, as well. Mechanical licenses handled by Harry Fox were once a. Continue reading

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