Most of this is happening at Midem, some outside… enjoy.
Picture this: Getty Images has just inked a deal with Universal Music Group. The tie-up will offer Getty photographers closer access to UMG artists, plus enable Universal artists to broaden their photo shoots.
German licensing society GEMA has granted Omnifone rights for a global subscription music service, for use within Sony’s just-launched Unlimited service.
The Harry Fox Agency (HFA) will now handle mechanical licensing and administration chores for Cooking Vinyl.
UK-based, recording-focused performance licensing group PPL collected 32 million pounds worth of international revenue last year – a record for the group.
UK-based Psonar is now rolling with a pay-for-play subscription music service, and The Orchard is on board. Music Ally has the complete story here.
IODA has just roped the American Symphony Orchestra, Hallé, New World Records and Opus Arte into its digital distribution fold.
More ahead!