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Sony/ATV Signs Wayne Wilkins To Worldwide Deal
October 13, 2008 - Publishing
Sony/ATV continues to expand its roster with the signing of songwriter/producer Wayne Wilkins to an exclusive worldwide co-publishing agreement. The U.K.-born Wilkins has penned songs for Beyonce and Natasha Bedingfield as well as newcomers Leona Lewis and Shontelle. » Full Story
EMI Music Publishing Partners With Global Music Project
October 10, 2008 - Global | Publishing
Global One, a worldwide music project featuring acts from five continents on one album, has signed a worldwide deal with EMI Music Publishing. » Full Story
Icon Ferry Honored By BMI
October 07, 2008 - Rock and Pop | Publishing
Bryan Ferry was honored as a "BMI Icon" at a gala diner in London's Dorchester Hotel tonight. » Full Story
Calderone Named Admin VP At Ole
October 07, 2008 - Publishing
Gary Calderone has joined the Canadian-based music publishing firm ole as VP of administration. » Full Story
Clothing Line To Feature Classic Song Lyrics
October 06, 2008 - Branding | Publishing
EMI Music Publishing will license lyrics from classic songs in its more than 1.3 million song catalog to a clothing line operated by UK-based retailer Sainsbury. » Full Story
Getty Images Rolls Out Online Music Licensing Service
October 06, 2008 - Digital and Mobile | Publishing
Getty Images, a leading distributor/clearing house of film footage, stock photo images and other digital media, is launching Premium Playlist, a one-stop online service for film makers, advertising agencies and others looking to license music. » Full Story
Sony/ATV Signs Worldwide Deal With Claudia Brant
October 06, 2008 - Publishing | Latin
Sony/ATV Music Publishing has signed a long-term, worldwide publishing agreement with singer/songwriter Claudia Brant, Billboard.biz has learned. Maximo Aguirre Music Publishing previously administered her catalogue. » Full Story
CRB Day 2: Industry Reaction
October 03, 2008 - Digital and Mobile | Publishing
The music industry reacted favorably to the Copyright Royalty Board's release Thursday of new mechanical royalty rates. » Full Story
CRB Day 2: Blog Reaction
October 03, 2008 - Digital and Mobile | Publishing
The long-awaited decision from the U.S. Copyright Royalty Board concerning mechanical royalty rates came down yesterday and not much changed. But, the blogosphere weighed-in with varied views on the decision - everything from "everybody wins" to "missed opportunity." » Full Story
Warner/Chappell Ups McDowell
October 02, 2008 - Publishing
Warner/Chappell Music has named Scott McDowell, senior VP, as head of legal and business affairs, reporting to Scott Francis, company president and chairman/CEO of the U.S. operation. » Full Story
Copyright Royalty Board Issues Decision
October 02, 2008 - Digital and Mobile | Publishing
The Copyright Royalty Board is standing pat with the 9.1 cents mechanical royalty song rate for both physical and digital albums, sources say. Meanwhile, it is setting the mastertone rate at 24 cents, according to sources. » Full Story
EMI Music Publishing Launches Songwriting Camp
October 02, 2008 - Publishing
EMI Music Publishing has launched its second European Songwriting Camp, bringing together songwriters from 11 countries for the event, which will be held in Gibson Guitar's Berlin showroom from Oct. 2-8. » Full Story
Online Retailers Await Royalty Decision
October 01, 2008 - Digital and Mobile | Publishing
The Copyright Royalty Board is scheduled to vote whether to increase royalty rates on digital downloads this Thursday. » Full Story
Senate Passes Webcaster Settlement Act
September 30, 2008 - Publishing
The bill allows for SoundExchange, on behalf of copyright owners and performers, to negotiate with Internet radio services through 2015 an alternative royalty agreement while Congress is in recess. » Full Story
BMI Appoints Aldridge To Euro Role
September 30, 2008 - Global | Publishing
BMI has appointed Simon Aldridge as senior executive, writer/publisher relations, Europe. » Full Story
Peermusic Inks Exclusive With UK Hitmaker
September 30, 2008 - Publishing
Peermusic signs a long-term exclusive worldwide publishing deal with UK-based songwriter/producer Steve Mac. » Full Story
SGAE Joins Warner/Chappell Pan-Euro Digital Licence
September 29, 2008 - Global | Publishing
Spanish authors and publishers collecting society SGAE has signed an accord with Warner/Chappell Music to distribute its English-language catalog via continental Europe on Internet and mobile suppliers. » Full Story
RightsFlow Upgrades 'Flow' System
September 29, 2008 - Publishing
RightsFlow is upgrading its "Flow" system to handle licensing, accounting and payment solutions for labels, distributors and online music services to license and pay songwriters and music publishers. » Full Story
EMI Music Publishing Makes Key Music Services Promotions
September 29, 2008 - Publishing
EMI Music Publishing has promoted three executives to key commercial roles in the company's North American sales and licensing operation. » Full Story
Kobalt, Kid Rock Partner For 'Rock N Roll Jesus' Songs
September 26, 2008 - Publishing
Independent music publisher Kobalt Music Group has signed a worldwide deal to administer Kid Rock's songs on his most recent album "Rock N Roll Jesus" (Top Dog/Atlantic). » Full Story
Pietroluongo Named Billboard Charts Director
September 26, 2008 - Global
Silvio Pietroluongo, who has been Billboard associate director of charts since 2006, has been named director of charts. He replaces director of charts/senior analyst Geoff Mayfield, who is leaving Billboard after 23 years to join the Universal Music Group Distribution as VP of business analysis and market research. » Full Story
Jay-Z, Stargate Form Label, Publishing Company
September 25, 2008 - Record Labels | Publishing | RB Hip-Hop
Jay-Z and Norwegian songwriting/production duo Stargate have joined forces under the StarRoc banner, which will encompass a record label and publishing company under Jay-Z's Roc Nation venture with Live Nation. » Full Story
RoyaltyShare Reveals New Tracking Service
September 25, 2008 - Publishing
RoyaltyShare Inc. moved quickly to capitalize on the landmark agreement announced Tuesday. » Full Story
Boosey & Hawkes Appoints Synch Manager
September 25, 2008 - Global | Publishing
Boosey & Hawkes has appointed Lucy Heyman to the role of digital synch manager within their synch and marketing consultancy team. » Full Story
Industry, Online Services Reach Royalty Deal
September 23, 2008 - Digital and Mobile | Publishing
The recording industry and online music services have reached a landmark royalty deal for streaming music. » Full Story
 


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