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Giorgio Assumma Returns As SIAE President
November 06, 2009 - Global | Publishing
Italian collecting society SIAE has confirmed Giorgio Assumma as president, following an assembly held in Rome. » Full Story
TV Broadcasters Sue SESAC
November 04, 2009 - Legal and Management | Publishing
A group of television broadcasters have filed a class-action anti-trust complaint against SESAC, according to the Television Music License Committee. » Full Story
RightsFlow, INgrooves In Deal
November 04, 2009 - Publishing
RightsFlow has cut a deal with INgrooves. » Full Story
Publishing Briefs: EMI, UMPG, Bug Music, DaBet
November 03, 2009 - Publishing
EMI Music Publishing has named Barbara Sedun to lead its Canadian business; Universal Music Publishing Group signs Adam Young of Owl City and more. » Full Story
Music Publishers Urge Victoria Espinel's Confirmation As IP Czar
November 03, 2009 - Legal and Management
The Copyright Alliance and the National Music Publishers Assn. are urging the Senate Judiciary Committee to endorse Espinel and rapidly move her nomination to to the Senate floor for a confirmation vote. » Full Story
Italian Spending On Entertainment Events Inches Up
November 03, 2009 - Global | Publishing
Even though the amount spent on concert tickets fell, Italian collecting society SIAE has reported a "mild" increase in the amount of money spent by Italians on entertainment events in the first six months of 2009. » Full Story
BBC, MPA Deal Boosts Classical Audience
November 03, 2009 - Global | Publishing | Classical
A new deal signed between the British Broadcasting Corporation and the MPA (Music Publishers Association), acting on behalf of its members, is enabling the BBC to grow its global audience for contemporary classical music. » Full Story
SIAE To Decide President's Future Nov. 6
October 30, 2009 - Global | Publishing
A special assembly of Italian authors body SIAE which will decide the future of the troubled society’s presidency is to be held on Nov. 6, Billboard has learned. » Full Story
Pam Sheyne Inks Publishing Deal With BMG
October 29, 2009 - Global | Publishing
New Zealand songwriter/producer Pam Sheyne has signed a sub-publishing contract with BMG Rights Management. » Full Story
ASCAP Expo Set For April
October 29, 2009 - Publishing
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers will stage its fifth annual "I Create Music" EXPO in Los Angeles in April. » Full Story
Robert Wyatt, Hank Marvin Honored At Gold Badge Awards
October 28, 2009 - Global | Publishing
Veteran alternative musician Robert Wyatt and Shadows guitarist Hank Marvin were among those honoured at the 36th annual Gold Badge Awards, presented in London by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors (BASCA) in association with PRS For Music. » Full Story
Big Jon Platt Upped At EMI Music Publishing
October 26, 2009 - Publishing
EMI Music Publishing has promoted Big Jon Platt has been promoted to president of North American creative. » Full Story
Burt Bacharach Signs With Warner/Chappell U.K.
October 26, 2009 - Global | Publishing
Warner/Chappell Music has extended its administration deal with composer Burt Bacharach's New Hidden Valley Music to cover the United Kingdom and Ireland. » Full Story
EC Secures Digital Licensing Agreement
October 20, 2009 - Global | Digital and Mobile
The European Commission's (EC) Online Roundtable on Music has resulted in a joint statement between the EC and music publishers, collecting societies and digital retailers pledging to improve online music opportunities for European consumers. » Full Story
SABAM Joins Warner/Chappell's Pan-European Initiative
October 20, 2009 - Global | Digital and Mobile
The Belgian association of authors, composers and publishers SABAM has joined Warner/Chappell's Pan-European Digital Licensing (PEDL) initiative. » Full Story
Tammy Wynette Gets Posthumous Honor
October 19, 2009 - Publishing
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inducted hit songwriters Kye Fleming and Mark D. Sanders and late country music icon Tammy Wynette during the organization's 39th Anniversary Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony, held Oct. 19 at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel. » Full Story
Imagem Music Signs Genesis, Phil Collins
October 19, 2009 - Global | Publishing
Imagem Music has signed a long-term, exclusive administration agreement with the members of Genesis, Tony Banks, Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford. » Full Story
Chrysalis Sees FY Results Ahead Of Own View
October 16, 2009 - Global | Publishing
British music publisher Chrysalis Plc said on Friday it expected its full-year results to be slightly ahead of its expectations. » Full Story
Senate Panel OKs Bill To Make Radio Pay Fees
October 15, 2009 - Legal and Management
Legislation to make radio stations pay royalties to performers when they broadcast their music won the Senate Judiciary Committee's approval Thursday. » Full Story
Publishing Briefs: Songwriters Hall, ASCAP
October 15, 2009 - Publishing
Garth Brooks, U2, John Mellencamp, Cats Stevens, and songwriting members of Earth Wind and Fire are among the big name performers/songwriters nominated for the 2010 induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. » Full Story
Imagem Music U.K. Ups Minch To CEO
October 15, 2009 - Global | Publishing
John Minch has been promoted to CEO of Imagem Music U.K. » Full Story
UMPG Re-Signs Johnny Marr
October 15, 2009 - Global | Publishing
Universal Music Publishing Group has confirmed the re-signing of Johnny Marr to a long-term, global publishing agreement, covering all the songs co-written for the Smiths. » Full Story
Business Matters: ASCAP, Spotify, Wolfgang's Vault
October 15, 2009 - Global | Digital and Mobile
Court rules on ringtone case between ASCAP and mobile carriers; Daniel Ek reveals more Spotify stats; Wolfgang's Vault updates iPhone app; and more. » Full Story
McCartney, Coldplay Honored At ASCAP Awards
October 14, 2009 - Global | Publishing
Sir Paul McCartney, Coldplay and the Ting Tings were among those honored by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) at its London awards ceremony. » Full Story
Italian Society SIAE's Director-General Quits
October 13, 2009 - Global | Publishing
Italian collecting society SIAE's director-general, Domenico Caridi, has left the organization. » Full Story
 


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