As the major music companies continue to develop their Web3 strategies, Eamonn Forde explores the significant potential for revenue generation and industry growth.
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Revolution Indie Air: Independent Music Publishers Call for a Greater Share of Streaming Revenues
by Eamonn Forde Jan 13, 2022IMPF’s Global Market View report examines the independent music publishing sector in 2021 and calls for a re-slicing of the digital pie.
A look at the key themes and trends (as well as the deals) that defined the year and that will directly shape what happens in 2022 and beyond.
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The Lucrative Afterlife of Music Estates – Heirs and Their Struggle Over Termination Rights
by Eamonn Forde Nov 24, 2021Termination rights give authors and their heirs the opportunity to recapture ownership of their copyrights, though the process is often complex and arduous.
As CISAC releases its latest figures, Eamonn Forde examines how the music publishing industry fared during the pandemic and where future growth lies.
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Cue Jumpers: The Moves to Get Cue Sheets Ready for the Digital Age
by Eamonn Forde Oct 26, 2021Inefficient cue sheet administration is a huge legacy problem for the music industry, but major steps are being taken to modernise the process for the digital age.
- Analysis Interviews
Neighbourhood Watch: peermusic on the Booming Neighbouring Rights Business
by Eamonn Forde Sep 14, 2021The peermusic Neighbouring Rights team discuss the latest developments in this growing sector and delivering a top tier service to their clients.
- Analysis Interviews
The Synchtank Interview – BMG’s Ben Katovsky on the DCMS Streaming Inquiry and the Future of Music Publishing
by Eamonn Forde Sep 01, 2021BMG COO Ben Katovsky on the streaming economy, where growth lies for music publishers, and why we’re seeing an “arms race of fairness” among the industry’s biggest players.
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Inquiring Minds: What the DCMS Investigation Into the Economics of Streaming Means for Music Publishing
by Eamonn Forde Jul 21, 2021We take a look at what the report’s recommendations mean for songwriters and music publishers, and how the music publishing community has responded so far.
As more artists explore the sale of their music rights and royalty streams as NFTs, Eamonn Forde examines the potential benefits and current limitations.
We examine the unique challenges associated with administering film and TV music catalogs, from soundtracks to production music cues.
We examine the progress being made with regards to cleaning up music rights data and look at industry-wide solutions and initiatives.