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If songs are more important than ever, why don’t more music publishers act like it?

Downtown CEO Justin Kalifowitz says the industry can be doing much more for its star talent
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The record industry is booming again – but the digital services who rescued it deserve better

Kim Bayley: ‘An insidious rise in name-calling towards digital services and an apparently wilful dismissal of their contribution is on the rise.’
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‘The EU Copyright Directive creates a fairer partnership between creators and big tech.’

CISAC’s Gadi Oron on what the Copyright Directive means for creators’ relationship with big tech
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AIM’s Gee Davy on the future of generative Artificial Intellegence in music

Gee Davy is Head of Legal & Business Affairs at The Association of Independent Music
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How the music biz can make the most of its money this festival season

The following comes from Simon Liddell (pictured inset), Director of Centtrip Music and Entertainment. He explains how those involved in the live festival industry can mitigate potential currency volatility risks efficiently. Centtrip is a leading fint…

‘Independent’ music continues to be romanticized. But what does it really mean?

Matt Brinkworth of Omnian Music Group reflects on the true meaning of ‘indie’ in 2019
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Why Apple’s profit warning could put music and video center stage at the company

Apple’s Services division is becoming increasingly important for the US corporation, says MIDiA’s Mark Mulligan
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If record labels want to sign more interesting pop stars, they should look for artists with a Plan B

It’s a harsh competitive landscape for emerging acts, says Peter Robinson. Maybe the music industry should start signing more interesting people…
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