The Secrets Of Music Licensing
When it comes to making money in the music business, licensing is one of the more lucrative avenues to pursue. In this piece, Erin M. Jacobson reveals the secret to. Continue reading
Mass Copyright Infringer TikTok Shouldn’t Be Eligible For Compulsory Mechanical License
Musician and artist advocate David Lowery argues that TikTok’s parent company ByteDance should not be allowed to obtain compulsory mechanical licenses to launch a streaming service because of the level. Continue reading
Guide To Prep Music For Sync Licensing
Anytime your hear music in a film or show, the song or tune in question has been “synched.” Such licensing placements can be a fantastic way for artists to make. Continue reading
Spotify, Warner Chappell End Litigation With India Deal
A pending lawsuit will be dismissed after Spotify and Warner Chappell signed a multi-territory licensing agreement that includes India. Almost 11 months ago, Spotify launched in India without the usual. Continue reading
Government Regulations, Frozen Mechanicals ant the Importance of Advocacy
Chris Castle breaks down in detail just how harmful the regulations imposed by the government surrounding mechanical license royalty rates are, and the value of advocacy in righting the ship. Continue reading
Producing Tracks For Licensing – How To Boost Your Chances For Success [Part 2]
In this second part of a breakdown on how to improve your odds for success when producing tracks for licensing, we look at what you need in order to ensure. Continue reading
Report Calls For Altering Music Licensing Framework
In this piece, Emmanuel Legrand breaks down a recent report suggesting a massive overhaul of the framework through which sound recordings are licensed, and that rights holders need greater autonomy. Continue reading
Merlin Pays Out $500M As Indies Score With Streaming
Merlin's payments to its 20,000 label members has surpassed $500 million annually, according the 10th anniversary report just released by the global indie music licensor. A dive into the data. Continue reading
Spotify Stock Begins Week Near All Time High On News Of Direct Deals With Artists
Spotify stock begins the week trading at $171.48 per share, near its all time high of $172.93. That gives the music streamer a total market value of $30 billion, slightly. Continue reading
New YouTube Monetization Policies, Pointers Drive Growth
In this piece we look at some important tips on YouTube's updated monetization policies, as well as other important pointers and best practices for getting the most out the video. Continue reading
