The kids music market is booming. Eamonn Forde takes a look at how labels, publishers, DSPs and more are taking advantage of this increasingly powerful demographic.
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Electronic Money: Dance Music and the Protracted Pursuit of Payment
by Eamonn Forde Aug 29, 2019Eamonn Forde takes a look at the issues associated with dance/electronic music royalties and the technology solutions and initiatives being employed in the space.
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Written Applications: Why Data Apps for Publishers Should Be a Bigger Priority
by Eamonn Forde Aug 21, 2019Eamonn Forde takes a look at why data apps and analytics for songwriters and music publishers should be more of a priority for DSPs.
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Touring Goes Beyond the Grave: Behind the Business, Technology and Ethics of the Hologram Concert Revolution
by Eamonn Forde Jul 23, 2019Eamonn Forde investigates the deals, licensing and technology behind hologram tours, the financial benefits they bring to the industry, and the ethical considerations involved in this controversial concert format.
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Lyrical Graffiti: Lyric Licensing Goes Back to the Top of the Agenda
by Eamonn Forde Jun 25, 2019Eamonn Forde looks at the curent state of lyric licensing and discovers why lyrics never been more important – and never more contested – than they are today.
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The Pod Piper: the Music Business and its Podcasting Priorities
by Eamonn Forde Jun 07, 2019Eamonn Forde takes a closer look at the music-podcast landscape and speaks to experts in the field about the opportunities and challenges ahead…
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Tik-ing Time-Bomb: TikTok and the Endlessly Looping Promotion/Revenue Debate
by Eamonn Forde May 23, 2019Eamonn Forde takes a look at why labels and publishers are trying to negotiate better deals with the platform, and why exposure alone is not sufficient currency.
Eamonn Forde takes a look at Africa’s developing role in the global music industry, and explains and why it shouldn’t be overlooked as a market with great potential.
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Silence Isn’t Golden: Why Music Publishing Conflicts Are Going Public
by Eamonn Forde Mar 28, 2019In recent months the music publishing community has been increasingly vocal about a number of disputes. Eamonn Forde examines the main issues at stake and why silence is not always golden…
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Theatrical Rights and Music Publishing: A Look Behind the Curtain
by Eamonn Forde Mar 07, 2019As musical theatre continues to dominate theatre-land, Eamonn Forde takes a look at the different types of rights that apply and the business and licensing practices involved.
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For What It’s Worth: Putting a Value on Music Publishing Catalogues
by Eamonn Forde Jan 25, 2019Eamonn Forde speaks to several players in the sector to learn about the key value drivers and factors that guide music publishing catalogue valuations.
This year has seen a lot of developments and a lot of changes for publishers. Here are the three dominant themes that defined 2018 for the business, the repercussions of which will continue to be felt next year and beyond.
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