Category archives: publishing

Sonic Logos, Branding And The Royalty Opportunity They Provide

This article explores the value of sonic logos, e.g. the audio cues used to brand various products, networks, or companies, how they work to craft a brand’s image, and the royalty opportunity which they present to the composer. _____________________________ Guest post from Royalty Exchange Not all production music is created…

CHANGES @ LiveStyle • Warner Nashville • Rhino • UPPM • Wow & Flutter • Big Machine • Kobalt • More

LiveStyle, the company formerly known as SFX Entertainment, has named former label exec Chris Monaco as Chief Revenue Officer, Brand Partnerships, and Sponsorships. Monaco comes from Universal, where he spent four years, most recently as SVP and Head of New Business. MORE: • Warner Music Nashville has promoted Tim Foisset…

How An Unknown Duo Broke Top 10 On iTunes New Jazz Releases

Here the jazz-influenced singer/songwriter duet 23rd Hour out of Silicon Valley explain the details of how they were able to amplify their moderate online success into something greater until they were able to successfully crack the iTunes Top Ten for jazz releases. _______________________ Guest post by Sherry-Lynn Lee & George…

The Global Songwriter Shell Game Revisited [JEFF PRICE]

In a follow up to a still popular 2012 piece revealing how major music companies are funneling royalties generated from sources outside the US into their own pockets rather than those of songwriters and music publishers, Jeff Price explores how the issue has not only persisted but grown and expanded…

Split Sheets: How To Collect Your Music Publishing Royalties

A quick, easy, and helpful guide this article covers how everyone involved in the creative process of putting together music can ensure they get their fair share of the music publishing rights to which they are entitled _____________________________ Guest post by Jason Cerf of Songtrust Musicians, producers, artists, songwriters, composers,…