Once upon a time, major labels like Sony Music Entertainment kept their accounting methods close to the vest — very close the vest. Indeed, royalty audits and contentious lawsuits were once a normal event at major label groups — including Sony Music Entertainment.  But thanks to nearly two decades of intense competition and technological upheaval, obfuscation … Continue reading Transparency Tide Continues: Sony Music Introduces ‘Real Time Royalties’ and ATM-Style ‘Cash Outs’