It's Halloween and that gives us a great excuse to write about music in scary films (and eat anything containing sugar). Some of the songs are downright creepy in their own right, some were corrupted by the film. Here's our top 10:
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Publishing Catch Up: Miles Davis Catalog Acquired, Spotify Announces Direct and Global Licensing Deals, BMI Radio Rates Jump 24%, & More.
by Meg Adams Oct 09, 2025We are back with this quarter's publishing catch up, with the latest music publishing news, including; acquisitions, signing, funding, facts and figures, new hires, and more.
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Unlocking Sync: Bridging the Gap Between Commercial and Creative
by Andrea Zuckermann Sep 16, 2025This article delves into the divide between creative and commercial, offering practical strategies for both sides.
This article will demystify some of the most frustrating aspects of sync licensing; fragmentation of rights and MFN clauses.
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Paying for Taste: Why Curation Deserves a Place in the Music Economy
by David Goulvent Aug 20, 2025While artists, DJs, & producers heavily influence our listening preferences, they often do so without receiving direct financial recognition.
We attended MediaTracks' “Pride in Sync” event, with a panel centered around trans experiences in music sync - check out the key takeaways.
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MIDiA’s 2025 Songwriter Report: The Songwriter’s Role Is Shifting
by Andrea Zuckermann Jul 10, 2025MIDiA Research has just launched its second annual songwriter report and we've highlight some key findings.
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Publishing Catch Up: Songwriters & Publishers Are Making Over $11bn, Warner Chappell Music signs Diplo, Budweiser’s Royalty Loophole Ad, & More.
by Meg Adams Jul 03, 2025Q2 2025 has come to a close and we are back with this quarter's publishing catch up, where we collate the latest music publishing news
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Publishing Catch Up: Dua Lipa Wins Copyright Lawsuit, Spotify Paid Over $4.5 Billion to Music Publishers & More
by Meg Adams Mar 28, 2025Back at the end of Q1 2025 with this quarters publishing catch up, where we collate the latest music publishing news, including; acquisitions, signing, funding, facts and figures, new hires, legal and more.
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Anticipating the Future of Music and Media: What Lies Ahead in 2025?
by Meg Adams Feb 21, 2025To spare you the deep dive, we've compiled the key insights, expert analyses, and market forecasts into this essential summary.
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Soundtrack to the Future: Expert Insights on Technology Trends in Media and Broadcast
by Meg Adams Nov 15, 2024From emerging trends to pressing challenges & groundbreaking technologies set to redefine the landscape, we’re diving deep into what’s next for music-media.
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Publishing Catch Up: Shock Decision in Eminem Spotify Lawsuit, Incubator Launched for Indian Songwriters & More
by Meg Adams Sep 11, 2024We catch up on the latest music publishing news, including acquisitions, signings, new hires and more.
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Synchtank Report – Communication Breakdown: Complexities and Solutions in Music Rights Clearance
by Synchtank Nov 10, 2022Our latest report exposes the disjointed processes behind sync clearance and identifies solutions to key challenges.
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Music Publishing in the Age of The Songwriter Report – Part 1: The Evolution of Music Publishing
by Synchtank Jun 21, 2022Our new report delivers the most comprehensive analysis of the music publishing industry from the perspective of those leading it and the songwriters it serves.
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Synchtank Report – Drowning in Data: Royalty Accounting and Systems in the Digital Age
by Emma Griffiths Apr 06, 2021Our comprehensive new report examines the challenges music publishers are facing with regards to rights, royalties and payments in the digital age.
In this interview, we sit down with Megha Godwani, Head of Sync & Licensing (India), and Pete Beck, Global Head of Sync at Believe.
In this article we interviewed four music supervisors to hear from their point of view the challenges they face and how we can keep them happy and support their roles, like they support ours every day.
WMG has had a fabulous summer of syncing music to huge sports moments, so we sat down with Carly Reid to discuss how her and her team have seen such great success in sport this year.
- Interviews
How The Music Industry Can Better Leverage YouTube with Angela Abbott from Soundstripe
by Meg Adams Aug 07, 2025We examine the platform's rising influence, music licensing hurdles, and its untapped potential to shape the creator economy's future.
Our latest article is a bit of a different one. We’re excited to welcome our new Friend of Synchtank, RoEx!
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Innovating Through Sound and Story: A Conversation with Clio Music’s Michael Kauffman on What’s New for 2026
by Meg Adams Jun 06, 2025With the 2026 Clio Music Awards fast approaching, we caught up with Michael Kauffman, Executive Director of Clio Music, to get an inside look at what’s ahead for the program.
- Advice Interviews
Everything You Didn’t Know About Cue Sheets (But Should): Insights from Synchtank’s Paul s’Jacob
by Meg Adams May 08, 2025Cue sheets are an integral part of the music industry but what does that really mean and why are they so important?
- Interviews
Leveraging Tagging Data to Uncover Music Trends and Anticipate The Next Big Thing: A Conversation with Jakob Höflich
by Meg Adams Apr 03, 2025We spoke with Jakob Höflich, co-founder and CMO of Cyanite, about creativity, AI, emotional shifts in club music and what it means to make sense of music in an age of abundance.
- Interviews
Celebrating Women in Music: Stories of Empowerment, Representation, and Legacy
by Meg Adams Mar 06, 2025We celebrate female-identifying music industry leaders breaking barriers, pushing boundaries, and shaping the future.
- Interviews
The Evolution of Sync Music: A Conversation with Travis Terrell from Soundstripe
by Meg Adams Mar 04, 2025We speak to Travis Terrell, co-founder of Soundstripe, about his journey, emerging trends, and what’s next for sync music.
- Interviews
From Soundtracks to Screen: Insights from Ryan Neill, PrimalHouse Music’s CEO, on Evolving Music Supervision, Creative Challenges, and the Future of Licensing
by Meg Adams Feb 13, 2025From falling into the industry straight after college to exploring every aspect of music supervision, Neill shares his experience, challenges and his thoughts on the future of music licensing.
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How CTM are Pioneering the Intersection of Music Rights and Emerging Technology
by Meg Adams Jan 16, 2025I had the pleasure of sitting down with Steve Lewis, a music publishing expert, to explore new venture and the future of music.
Metadata lives and breathes across everything we do, but what does it actually mean and how does it affect those working in music?
- Advice
What’s in a name? 5 things artists need to know about trademarks
by Emma Griffiths Aug 26, 2025We run through the importance of registering your artist or band name as a trademark, and the 5 key details that you should be aware of.
We have joined forces with UnitedMasters and AIMS to co-host a live webinar on Thursday 18th September 2025, 12pm(EST), 9am(PST), 5pm(GMT).
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Your Rules, Your Platform: Taking Control with User Permissions
by Andrea Zuckermann Aug 06, 2025When deciding how to manage your catalog, user permissions is an important factor to take into account.
In this blog we cover what metadata is, why it metadata search matters and the tech that can help you get there.
Understanding and correctly implementing DDEX standards is critical to the way music metadata is shared, royalties are tracked, & revenue flows through the digital music ecosystem.
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Your Music, Your Brand, Your Website: Showcase Smarter with Synchtank
by Andrea Zuckermann Jul 30, 2025In a world where anything can be googled, people and businesses alike are held to a higher standard than before, where the larger your online presence, the more trustworthy something is seen as.
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Pitch Perfect – 6 Ways to Optimize Your Sync Playlists
by Emma Griffiths Jul 30, 2025We run through some key ways to leverage tools to optimize your playlists and pitches and step up your sync game.
- Advice Product
Catalog Management: Clean Data, Clear Rights, More Revenue
by Andrea Zuckermann Jul 24, 2025When it comes to managing high volumes of data, there’s nothing more frustrating than a system that can’t keep up.
Preparing your track properly in the studio is a crucial step toward landing placements in film, TV, advertising, and other media.
We breakdown the five practical tips to help you navigate sync licensing with confidence and make it a meaningful part of your business.
- Advice Interviews
Everything You Didn’t Know About Cue Sheets (But Should): Insights from Synchtank’s Paul s’Jacob
by Meg Adams May 08, 2025Cue sheets are an integral part of the music industry but what does that really mean and why are they so important?