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This Fortnight in Music Supervision and Sync (23/10/20) – The Story Behind the Music of Woke, Sync’s Power Players & More
We run through the latest and greatest in sync licensing and music supervision over the past fortnight.
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ICE’s Ben McEwen on Simplifying Licensing for Smaller Online Music Services with Licensr
by Ben McEwen Oct 12, 2020ICE’s Ben McEwen shares his thoughts on the evolving music licensing landscape for smaller online services and ICE’s role in fostering innovation.
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Money Moves – Primary Wave’s David Weitzman Talks Acquiring Iconic Catalogs & Unique Marketing-Driven Approach
by Alaister Moughan Oct 09, 2020David Weitzman discusses the factors driving a “bullish” catalog acquisition market, and the deals and expertise which shape Primary Wave’s strategy.
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This Fortnight in Music Supervision and Sync (09/10/20) – Sizing Up the Grammys’ Visual Media and Soundtrack Contenders, The Women Behind Iconic Video Game Music & More
by Ben Lowe Oct 09, 2020We run through the latest and greatest in sync licensing and music supervision over the past fortnight.
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Publishing Catch-Up: CISAC Launches Revamped ISWC System, Twitch Offers Rights-Cleared Catalog With ‘Soundtrack’ & More
by Emma Griffiths Oct 04, 2020We catch up on this week’s music publishing news, from key deals and signings to new hires, legislation and more.
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New Funds, Evolving Deals, and a Pandemic-Resilient Catalog Market are Cause for Optimism at the Music Finance Forum
by Emmanuel Legrand Sep 30, 2020If anything, the pandemic has bolstered the value of catalogs, while the flow of capital ready to be invested in music assets has not dried out.
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Writers’ Bloc: Music Licensing in the Age of the Poly-Writer Hit
by Eamonn Forde Sep 28, 2020The new songwriting craft is fast outpacing the industry frameworks designed to support it. We take a look at how processes and structures are trying – and struggling – to play catch up.
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This Fortnight in Music Supervision and Sync (25/09/20) – Mrs. Maisel Nabs Third Music Supervision Emmy, Hans Zimmer Crafts Pink Floyd Cover for Dune Trailer via FaceTime & More
by Ben Lowe Sep 25, 2020We run through the latest and greatest in sync licensing and music supervision over the past fortnight.
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Publishing Catch-Up: Kobalt Explores Possible $1 Billion+ Sale, Facebook Secures Music Deals for Gaming App & More
by Emma Griffiths Sep 19, 2020We catch up on this week’s music publishing news, from key deals and signings to new hires, legislation and more.
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David Israelite: “The Future is Very Bright for Publishing and Songwriting”
by Emmanuel Legrand Sep 18, 2020NMPA President and CEO David Israelite discusses the future of the music publishing industry, from the impact of Covid-19 and other challenges to new opportunities.
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Publishing Catch-Up: Hipgnosis Acquires Big Deal Music, Expands Team, Quincy Jones Returns to Warner Chappell & More
by Emma Griffiths Sep 12, 2020We catch up on this week’s music publishing news, from key deals and signings to new hires, legislation and more.
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Africa Express: What Happens Next to Fast Track the Future of the Continent’s Music Industry?
by Ben Gilbert Sep 04, 2020Streaming, fintech and publishing remain the three key obstacles to the domestic business fulfilling its vast potential in the coming years.