We explore the crucial role that DDEX plays in enabling data communication across the industry and how data practices need to evolve.
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Publishing Catch Up: Sony Snaps Up Queen Catalog, NMPA Hits Spotify with FTC Complaint, Record Breaking Collections & More
by Meg Adams Jun 26, 2024We catch up on the latest music publishing news, including acquisitions, signings, new hires and more.
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Turning Guessing Into Knowing: Why a Well-Tagged Catalog Is Key For Good Content Strategies
by Jakob Höflich Jun 26, 2024How to use auto-tagging data on a global catalog basis to derive actionable insights for your content strategy.
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CISAC Annual Report: AI Battles, International Agendas, and ISWC Progress
by Emma Griffiths May 25, 2024AI challenges, international agendas, and increased adoption of the ISWC are key talking points in this year’s CISAC report.
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Publishing Catch Up: NMPA battle against Spotify, Goldman Sachs bumps 2024 forecast, Blackstone set to acquire Hipgnosis & more
by Meg Adams May 16, 2024We catch up on the latest music publishing news, including acquisitions, signings, new hires and more.
The need for the sector to evolve has always been there, it is just the speed at which it needs to evolve that is changing.
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ICMP’s John Phelan on Taking Practical Steps to Protect Music in the Age of AI
by Emma Griffiths Apr 18, 2024Phelan discusses the ICMP’s latest initiative, RightsAndAI.com, and details the steps required for AI and music markets to “symbiotically thrive in future.”
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Publishing Catch-Up: KISS to “Live Forever” Following $300m Pophouse Acquisition, Dua Lipa’s Radical22 Inks WCM Admin Deal & More
by Emma Griffiths Apr 04, 2024In this month’s music publishing catch-up on the latest publishing news, from acquisitions to facts and figures, new hires and more.
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In the Clear(ance): Super Bowl Sync Special with Groove Guild’s Al Risi
by Emma Griffiths Feb 16, 2024Al Risi explains what makes a Super Bowl spot unique and takes us through the process of clearing an iconic Neil Diamond song for this year’s Volkswagen spot.
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In the Clear(ance): Super Bowl Sync Special with Marmoset
by Emma Griffiths Feb 15, 2024In the latest edition of In the Clear(ance), the Marmoset team take us behind the scenes of a Super Bowl sync and the journey from creative to licensing.
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Publishing Catch-Up: UMG Strikes a $240m Chord, Kobalt to Raise $267m From Asset Backed Security & More
by Meg Adams Feb 14, 2024Big money continues to flood into music assets in our round up of the latest publishing headlines and deals.
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Why Music Search is So Complex, and How AI is Helping Us Navigate Surging Content Volumes
by Emma Griffiths Feb 02, 2024AIMS API’s Einar Helde on the complexities of music search and the AI tools that are transforming workflows for music licensees and licensors.