Who are the largest, most powerful music publishers? That’s a complicated calculation. But here’s an April certification ranking from the NMPA. As its name implies, the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) is a trade group for mus…
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The Latest Ranking of Music Publisher Gold & Platinum Certifications
Who are the largest, most powerful music publishers? That’s a complicated calculation. But here’s an April certification ranking from the NMPA. As its name implies, the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) is a trade group for mus…
SoundExchange Releases ‘Music Data Exchange (MDX)’ – Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Will SoundExchange’s new MDX finally provide the music industry the transparency it so desperately needs? SoundExchange has launched Music Data Exchange (MDX). Developed in cooperation with the RIAA and National Music Publishers Association (NMPA…
Music Modernization Act passed by US House Judiciary Committee
Bill now awaits full approval by the House of Representatives
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Martin Bandier: 44% rise in US streaming royalties for songwriters is ‘very positive ruling’
Sony/ATV chief ways in on landmark decision
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Major victory for songwriters as US mechanical royalty rates rise 44%
Landmark Copyright Royalty Board ruling changes the game in US market
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Bicycle Music Company CEO Jake Wisely joins NMPA Board
Wisely has spent over 30 years in the music industry
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Songwriters fight Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon and Pandora over streaming rates
Nearly 2,000 songwriters sign NMPA petition
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Why Songwriters Are Getting Screwed by the People Claiming to Protect Them
Songwriters: News Flash! There’s No ‘S’ In ‘NMPA’. But there is an ‘S’ in de ‘minimis’, ‘disingenuous’, and ‘screwed’. The following guest post comes from Jody Dunitz, a longtime entertainment industry executive and investor. On the publishing side, Jody is a former Executive Vice President of Sony/ATV Music Publishing. Marty Bandier, chairman of Sony/ATV […]
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YouTube agrees multi-million dollar royalties deal with US publishers for unclaimed songs
Publishers will have ability to opt in until end of February next yearThe post YouTube agrees multi-million dollar royalties deal with US publishers for unclaimed songs appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.