Opposition To Sony Acquisition Of EMI Publishing Grows
Last week, Sony told EU anti-trust regulators that it was ready to close its deal to acquire EMI music publishing. If the sale is approved, Sony, already a behemoth in. Continue reading
EU Article 13: The Law Of Unintended Consequences
The European Parliament has passed Article 13,. The controversial copyright directive will force Google, YouTube, Facebook and others to do much more to stop the spread of copyrighted material on. Continue reading
How The European Union Copyright Reform Could Change The Music Business For The Worse
While YouTube certainly has received plenty of negative attention from the music industry over the years, due in large part to its failure to pay fair royalties to artists. It. Continue reading
EU Parliament Approves Strong Article 13 Copyright Directive, Will End ‘Safe Harbor’
The EU Parliament voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to approve strong new copyright legislation. While some changes were made, the provisions, adopted by a vote of 438 to 226, include strong wording. Continue reading
BMG Leads Fight To Limit ‘Safe Harbor’ Protections
BMG has become a standout among music publishers taking direct action against any U.S. internet service provider failing to enforce their "repeat infringer" policy. Now, even as the EU considers. Continue reading
How To Discover, Monetize Your International Audience
While the growth of your audience has in the past typically been a linear progression, but changes in technology and the ways in which we access music now mean that. Continue reading
