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Echoing SOPA and PIPA, the Music Industry Renews Calls for Widespread Site-Blocking

November 30, 2018

Once again, without truly understanding the consequences, the music industry has pushed for widespread site-blocking to take on piracy. But what does the RIAA stand to benefit from the effort? Eight years a... Read More...

RIAA and NMPA Warn Ninth Circuit Judge to Overturn 'Stairway to Heaven' Ruling

Major Labels & Publishers Warn of ‘Especially Perilous’ Consequences If the ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Ruling Is Overturned

Daniel Sanchez

November 7, 2018

Should Led Zeppelin's ‘Stairway to Heaven’ be ruled infringing, expect a flood of new copyright claims. That's according to some dire warnings from the RIAA and NMPA. Last September, on the group’s 50th ann... Read More...

The Latest Ranking of Music Publisher Gold & Platinum Certifications

Lennon Cihak

May 31, 2018

Universal Music Publishing Group, Santa Monica, CA (photo: Coolcaesar CC 3.0) Who are the largest, most powerful music publishers? That's a complicated calculation. But here's an April certification ranking... Read More...

SoundExchange Releases 'Music Data Exchange (MDX)' - Here's Everything You Need to Know

As the Music Modernization Act Nears Passage, SoundExchange Releases the ‘Music Data Exchange (MDX)’

Daniel Sanchez

May 11, 2018

Will SoundExchange’s new MDX finally provide the music industry the royalty and payment solution it so desperately needs? SoundExchange has launched Music Data Exchange (MDX), a quiet release that is likely ... Read More...

Executive Shuffle: Tidal, NMPA, ASCAP, Sony Music…

Charlotte Hassan

December 4, 2015

Amongst the executive changes roiling this week... Tidal has now appointed Jeff Toig as new CEO, the latest in a revolving door at the company. Toig previously worked as the chief business officer of S... Read More...

Executive Shuffles: Nonesuch, Republic, APA, BPI, UMG, Island, Conde Nast, NMPA

Charlotte Hassan

November 23, 2015

Nonesuch Records has now named David Bither as co-president, with the shift commencing January 1st. David has played a significant role in developing the label’s roster and overall 'art-house' prof... Read More...

It’s Official: Harry Fox Agency Is Now Owned by SESAC

Paul Resnikoff

September 11, 2015

The merger, first announced last month, is now 'official official' with the formal approval of the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA). The following statement from John Josephson of SESAC was em... Read More...

Thinking About Creating Custom Compositions for Your Project? A Breakdown of the Options

Social Media Is Transforming Sync — Here’s How I’m Scoring Placements in the Digital Age

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