Sony Music Pub CEO Jon Platt on the post-pandemic state of music and ‘leaning into the discomfort’
Sony Music Publishing CEO Jon Platt is interviewed by Larry Miller, the host of the Musonomics podcast and Director of the Music Business Program at NYU Steinhardt. By: Hannah O. Continue reading
Licensing Music For Corporate Events: What To Look Out For
No kind of company gathering or event is complete without some background tunes, regardless of the level of formality, but in order to play copyrighted music in a public space,. Continue reading
The Real Costs of Music Publishing
Let’s talk about running a music publishing company. Whether you are just starting, or operating a publisher as we speak, it is important to know when and why to spend. Continue reading
Most Common Music Publishing Agreements Explained
While there may be significant frustration among music composers at low streaming rates and other challenges making money in the music industry, there is still a good deal of money. Continue reading
Sony/ATV, Warner Chappell, Kobalt Beat Universal, BMG In New Music Publisher Ranking
Sony/ATV, Warner Chappell and indie Kobalt were named the top 3 music publishers in Billboard's new market share ranking. Much of Sony's success comes thanks to Sia's "Cheap Thrills," the. Continue reading
Sony Acquires Ministry Of Sound, One Of World’s Largest Indie Labels
Sony's UK arm has acquired one of the world's biggest remaining independent labels, Ministry of Sound. The UK indie label specializes in dance and house music and has scored cumulative album. Continue reading
Vevo BreakS 7 Year Deadlock: Nears WMG Deal, Subscription Service [REPORT]
Vevo has tried and failed for 7 years to bring Warner Music Group videos onto its platform. Now, Vevo is reportedly nearing a deal that would break the deadlock and. Continue reading
Major EMI Publishing Shareholder Named In $3.5 Billion Scandal
The boss of one of the private equity group that invested in the Sony-led acquisition of EMI Music Publishing in 2012 is caught up in a major corruption scandal involving. Continue reading
Vevo BreakS 7 Year Deadlock: Nears WMG Deal, Subscription Service [REPORT]
Vevo has tried and failed for 7 years to bring Warner Music Group videos onto its platform. Now, Vevo is reportedly nearing a deal that would break the deadlock and. Continue reading
