As 2019 comes to a close, we asked some of the brightest minds in the music industry to talk through their predictions for the trends and issues that will shape 2020.
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Analysis
- Analysis
2019 Legal Round-Up – and What It Means for the Music Industry in 2020
by Erin M. Jacobson Esq. Dec 16, 2019Erin M. Jacobson gives us a recap of some of the most talked-about legal happenings of 2019, and looks at what they could mean for 2020.
We run through the latest in sync licensing and music supervision over the past fortnight, including the latest industry news, advice, and deals.
- Analysis
Think About the Futures: How Can Music Publishers Support Emerging Professionals Across the Industry?
by Ben Gilbert Dec 10, 2019Ben Gilbert chats to professionals involved in the MPA Futures Group, launched by the MPA to nurture and teach the next generation of music publishers.
- Analysis
Publishing Catch-Up: Rich Christina Joins Warner Chappell, Irving Azoff Wins DOJ Support & More
by Emma Griffiths Dec 08, 2019We catch up on this week’s music publishing news, from key deals and signings to new hires, legislation and more.
- Analysis Interviews
ICE CEO Thorsten Sauer on Tackling Data Challenges in the Digital Era, Paying Out First €1bn in Digital Royalties
by Emma Griffiths Dec 07, 2019ICE Services CEO Thorsten Sauer explains how their unique processing hub is tackling the data challenges presented by the digital era and helping rightsholders get paid.
- Analysis Interviews
“We Want Artists and Their Fans to Engage on a Completely Different Level” – Q&A with Music for Gaming Startup Five Vectors
by Emma Griffiths Dec 04, 2019Five Vectors is looking to disrupt the music for gaming space with a unique & data-driven blend of tech & creativity. We chat with co-founder Wasae Imran to find out more…
- Analysis
Sales, Lawsuits and Data: The Music Publishing Business in 2019
by Eamonn Forde Dec 02, 2019Eamonn Forde looks back on the past year in music publishing, from major deals and the booming catalogue acquisition space to ongoing disputes with DSPs.
- Analysis
Publishing Catch-Up: Dan the Automator Signs JV with Atlas, Kobalt Promotes Jeannette Perez & More
by Emma Griffiths Dec 02, 2019We catch up on this week’s music publishing news, from key deals and signings to new hires, legislation and more.
- Analysis
Seismic Shifts and Blockchain Rifts: 4 Key Takeaways from the Music Tectonics Conference
by Emma Griffiths Nov 30, 2019Last month saw members of entire music industry microsystem gathered for the music-tech focused. Music Tectonics Conference. Here are our key takeaways…
We run through the latest in sync licensing and music supervision over the past fortnight, including the latest industry news, advice, and deals.
- Analysis
Round Two: Inside Taylor Swift’s Bad Blood with Scooter Braun & The Carlyle Group
by Mark Tavern Nov 26, 2019As Taylor Swift becomes embroiled in another very public feud with Scooter Braun and The Carlyle Group, Mark Tavern takes a look at the new details emerging in this contractural dispute.