Category archives: publishing

The Music Supervisor: Are They Killing Songwriting?

With such a vast variety of channel options now available to consumers, the music supervisor for television and film has, in many ways, become the modern A&R person. However this is creating some concern that songwriters might compromise their artistic integrity in hopes of being placed. ________________________ Guest Post by…

Global Entertainment enters co-publishing deal with Spirit Music Group

Agreement covers Global catalogue in the UK, US and CanadaThe post Global Entertainment enters co-publishing deal with Spirit Music Group appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.

Capitalizing On Remix Culture: Beatport’s Former CEO Has A New Mission

In this article former Beatport CEO Matthew Adell weighs in on the founding of MetaPop, a company working to bring labels, producers, and remixers together as well as discussing why remixes are so important, and how potentially profitable they could be. _______________________________ Guest post by digital strategist Bas Grasmayer from…

Kobalt Creates Neighboring Rights Powerhouse With Fintage House Superstar Client List Acquisition

Neighboring rights are one of the most misunderstood and fastest growing income streams in music. It’s $2 billion annual business, and with the acquisition of the Fintage House’s superstar client list, Kobalt becomes a dominate player. ___________________________________ Indie music services company Kobalt announced that they have acquired Fintage House’s Neighbouring…

ASCAP Expands Digital Team

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has hired Dana Fletcher and David Frigeri their new Digital Team initiative. Reporting to Alice Kim, ASCAP’s Chief Strategy & Digital Officer, the Digital Team, comprised of the Digital Product & User Experience Group, led by Dena Fletcher, as well as…