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Ditto dumps Merlin as TikTok takedown of millions of indie tracks looms

Ditto dumps Merlin deal and signs directly with TikTok as this week’s takedown of millions of tracks by independent artists used in videos looms.

Bruce Houghton on 10/28/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Why a TikTok Shutdown is Closer Than Ever

TikTok’s recent actions are pushing it closer to a potential shutdown, sparking controversy and concern across the globe. Discover the key reasons why the platform’s future is hanging in the balance.

Alana Bonilla on 10/28/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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TikTok Standoff with Merlin: Implications for Independent Music

TikTok is doubling down on its refusal to negotiate with Merlin, following its recent clash with Universal Music. The TikTok standoff with Merlin could have serious implications for the independent music sector and the platform’s content strategy.

Alana Bonilla on 10/08/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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TikTok Inks Major Global Licensing Deal With Merlin

[UPDATED] Global indie licensing powerhouse Merlin has signed a global partnership with hugely popular short-form mobile video app TikTok. Merlin, whose labels account for 15% of the global music market,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/23/2020 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Facebook Music Exec Jeremy Sirota Named Merlin CEO

Indie digital rights agency Merlin has appointed Jeremy Sirota as the organization’s new CEO. Based in both New York and London, he succeeds Charles Caldas who served as CEO since. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/08/2020 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Charles Caldas (Merlin) Talks Streaming Growth [INTERVIEW]

In advance of his imminent departure from the independent music rights licensing agency Merlin, Charles Caldas sat down to chat about his time at the fourth largest basket of music. Continue reading

admin on 12/10/2019 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Merlin Is Moving To Dublin

Merlin, the streaming rights clearinghouse for 20,000 independent music labels is moving from the Netherlands to Dublin, Ireland. Merlin Music processed $845 million in payments to indie labels last year. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/09/2019 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Jaxsta Inks With Merlin To Deliver Indie Music Credits

Australian music tech startup Jaxsta has announced a deal to deliver track and album credits from global independent music licensor Merlin and its thousands of label members. With the deal,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/09/2019 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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TUE. BRIEF: Jaxsta Credits Inks Merlin • Spotify Lite Adds 36 Countries • Streaming Growth Slowdown • More

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Bruce Houghton on 07/09/2019 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Merlin Pulled Down Almost $900 Million For Indie Labels In 12 Months

Where historically being on an indie label was often a last resort after being rejected by a major,  these days an indie signing can actually benefit an artist, thanks in. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/01/2019 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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