The DCMS held the latest in a series of inquiries into the economics of streaming music on 19th January. Here are the most significant arguments and quotes with a publishing-centric focus.
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- Analysis
How TikTok Has Created an Ecosystem That Both New Music and Back Catalogs Can Thrive In
by Amanda Montgomery Jan 17, 2021A look at how TikTok’s licensing deals are creating an important revenue pipeline for both new and back catalogs.
- Analysis
Publishing Catch-Up: Hipgnosis Kicks Off 2021 with Hat-Trick of Deals, the MLC Officially Launches & More
by Emma Griffiths Jan 10, 2021We catch up on this week’s music publishing news, from key deals and signings to new hires, legislation and more.
- Analysis
This Fortnight in Music Supervision and Sync (08/01/21) – The Music Behind Pixar’s Soul, Bridgerton’s Orchestral Pop Covers & More
by Ben Lowe Jan 08, 2021We run through the latest and greatest in sync licensing and music supervision over the past fortnight.
Catch up on this year’s best Synchblog content and learn more about Synchtank’s key developments and successes in 2020.
- Analysis
2020 x 20: The Themes That Defined a Blockbuster Year in Music Publishing Deals
by Eamonn Forde Dec 18, 2020A look at the 20 themes that defined a huge year in music publishing, from a pandemic-resilient acquisition market to an ever-evolving set of deals and investments.
- Analysis
This Fortnight in Music Supervision and Sync (18/12/20) – Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and the Power of the Blues, Tunefind’s Top TV/Movie Syncs of 2020 & More
by Ben Lowe Dec 18, 2020We run through the latest and greatest in sync licensing and music supervision over the past fortnight.
- Analysis Interviews
Money Moves – Lyric Capital’s Ross Cameron on Spirit Music’s Big Plans and Combining Private Equity Investment with Asset and Legacy Preservation
by Alaister Moughan Dec 15, 2020In this edition of Money Moves, Ross Cameron speaks about Spirit Music’s past, future investment plans and financial focus with a “human touch”.
- Analysis
Thunder Only Happens When It’s Raining: How Social Media and UGC Could Decide the Future of the Music Industry
by Ben Gilbert Dec 14, 2020UGC & social media are being pegged as the industry’s next big opportunity. But are rightsholders, technology systems & licensing infrastructures prepared?
- Analysis Interviews
Music and Messaging in This Year’s Christmas Ad Campaigns
by Clare Everson Dec 11, 2020Music and ad professionals take us behind the scenes of this year’s festive campaigns and the unique challenges they faced in relating to audiences this Christmas.
- Analysis
A Metadata with Destiny: The Next Steps for Digital Music Information
by Eamonn Forde Dec 07, 2020From smart speakers and livestreaming to discovery algorithms and contextual playlists, we look at how music metadata is evolving with new technologies.
- Analysis
This Fortnight in Music Supervision and Sync (04/12/20) – Steve McQueen on the Music of Small Axe, Warner Sync Execs Discuss Games and Music, More
by Ben Lowe Dec 04, 2020We run through the latest and greatest in sync licensing and music supervision over the past fortnight.