As the digital economy surges ahead, the intersection of music and gaming is rewriting the rules of rights management, royalties, and creator payouts. Digital Music News, EA Music Group, and Tipalti have joined forces to discuss this and more in a must-watch webinar, “Beyond the Soundtrack: Royalties, Rights, and Revenue in the Gaming-Music Crossover.”
If you work in music publishing, gaming, digital content, or entertainment finance, this webinar offers an inside look at the strategies, technologies, and industry shifts that are shaping the next era of creator compensation.
What’s at Stake?
Every blockbuster game, viral in-game concert, and chart-topping virtual soundtrack represents a labyrinth of rights owners, composers, and artists—all expecting fast, accurate, and compliant payment. With the explosion of user-generated content, sample libraries, and global collaborations, the challenge isn’t just who gets paid, but how and how quickly. The stakes have never been higher; delays, errors, or disputes can mean lost trust, legal headaches, and missed opportunities for everyone involved.
Who’s in the Room?
Steve Shnur | Worldwide Executive and President of EA Music Group—The architect behind the soundtracks of FIFA, Madden, The Sims, and Star Wars, Schnur has overseen hundreds of game scores and partnerships with icons like composer Hans Zimmer and the band Imagine Dragons. Schnur has witnessed—and driven—the evolution of music licensing in gaming from a niche afterthought to a global cultural force.
Paul Resnikoff | Founder and Publisher, Digital Music News—Resnikoff is a leading voice in music industry analysis, bringing sharp insights into the digital transformation of entertainment finance. Before launching DMN, Resnikoff led the digital music initiative at Lycos, securing deals with labels like Sony and BMG. He also held an international marketing role at Epic Records. Resnikoff’s insights have been featured by the BBC, CNBC, NPR, and The New York Times. He brings a unique blend of sharp economic analysis and deep industry history to the conversation.
Zach Davis | Regional Sales Manager, Tipalti—A creator-economy specialist, Davis helps top brands automate finance operations and scale global payouts with cutting-edge fintech. From global music labels to streaming platforms and eSports organizations, Davis helps high-growth brands automate their finance operations and scale global payouts to creators, developers, influencers, and rights holders. Davis is an avid gamer himself and blends his industry knowledge with real passion, making him a thoughtful voice on how technology is powering the next generation of content economies.
What Will You Learn?
This 30-minute power session dissects several topics at the intersection of the gaming and music industries.
The Evolving Royalty Landscape | How the move from static soundtracks to participatory games, virtual concerts, and in-game collaborations is multiplying rights holders and payment complexity.
Global Payment Headaches and Their Solutions | How companies like EA track and manage millions of transactions across borders, currencies, and contracts.
Automation and Fintech in Action | Why platforms like Tipalti are now essential for handling mass payouts, compliance, and dispute resolution—reducing friction for artists, composers, and rights owners across the globe.
Industry Trends and What’s Next | From the rise of ad-based revenues and in-app purchases to the impact of streaming and international licensing, get a roadmap for smarter, scalable finance operations.
Key Questions on the Table in ‘Beyond the Soundtrack’
How have licensing agreements and artist collaborations evolved since the early days of gaming?
What happens when there’s a dispute or a missing payee—and how do the best systems solve the dreaded “black box” problem?
How do geography, server location, and the global nature of gaming impact royalty calculations and compliance?
What are the biggest headaches in licensing and payments today—and what approach actually works to solve them?
Why You Can’t Miss ‘Beyond the Soundtrack’ Webinar
Whether you’re a label exec, game developer, finance lead, or independent creator, the pressure to deliver seamless, transparent payments is only intensifying. This webinar’s lessons aren’t just about theory—they’re a practical workshop with real-world takeaways from the people setting the pace for both the gaming and music industries. The digital economy keeps scaling, and so does the pressure to deliver fast, accurate, and compliant payments to global creators.
Don’t get left behind as music and gaming converge at warp speed. Tune in and walk away with the knowledge and tools to keep your business, your artists, and your bottom line ahead of the curve. This event is sponsored by Tipalti, the leader in automated global payouts for the creator economy.
