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Death by Spreadsheet: Signs Your Music Business Has Outgrown Excel (and What to Do Next)
Managing rights, repertoire, or catalog data in spreadsheets? Learn the telltale signs your organisation has outgrown spreadsheets and needs a more robust solution.
Meg Adams
May 285 min read
Managing Multiple Versions: How to Track Remixes, Edits, and Covers Without Losing Your Mind
Managing a growing music catalog is more than just storing files, it’s about maintaining a "single source of truth". Learn how a centralized asset hub prevents "dark data" and ensures your entire catalog remains discoverable and sync-ready in a fast-paced market.
Andrea Zuckermann
Apr 223 min read
Who Knew Working In Music Could Involve So Much Data?
Discover why data is the most valuable asset in the 2026 music industry. Learn how clean metadata and automated rights management protect your catalog's value.
Andrea Zuckermann
Apr 93 min read
Soundtracking the Future: Production Music's Growing Role in a Shifting Media Landscape
Industry leaders from PRS for Music, MCPS and the Production Music Awards discuss creative excellence in gaming and TV soundtracks, ahead of the 12th annual PMA ceremony.
Meg Adams
Jul 311 min read
Auditing Your Assets: How to Run a Quick "Health Check" on Your Music Rights Data
We sat down with three members of the Synchtank team to get their honest take on what bad data actually looks like in the wild, what it costs, and exactly where to start if your catalog needs attention.
Meg Adams
Jun 410 min read
What Your Artist Manager Wishes You Knew?
In this article we interviewed four artist managers to hear from their point of view the challenges they face, what they wish their partners understood, and how labels, publishers, and production music companies can work better with them every day.
Meg Adams
May 2119 min read
What Is Music Rights Management? The Complete Guide for Catalog Owners
Music rights management explained from copyright ownership and licensing to royalty collection. Everything you need to know, from the team at Synchtank.
Carmen Mas Franco
4 days ago10 min read
What Is Sync Licensing? The Complete Guide
Sync licensing explained - what it is, how sync deals work, who's involved, and how music libraries and publishers can maximise their sync revenue. From the team at Synchtank.
Carmen Mas Franco
Jul 309 min read
Pride In Sync 2026: Lights, Camera, Action on Trans Visibility
"Visibility is nothing without safety." Read Synchtank's key takeaways from the Pride In Sync 2026 panel on supporting Trans+ careers in music and screen.
Andrea Zuckermann
Jul 94 min read
Micro-Licensing: How to Market Your Music Catalog
In this blog we’ll explore the concept of micro-licensing, the involvement of marketing and how this can be a true revenue generator for catalog owners with hundreds and millions of tracks.
Meg Adams
Aug 66 min read
Takedowns: "Restrict, Don't Delete" as a Rights Management Mantra
What does a music takedown really mean? From DSP delisting to sync license expiry, learn why rights management systems must restrict, not delete, historical data.
Carmen Mas Franco
Jul 233 min read
The Remote Catalog: How to Manage a Global Creative Team with a Centralized Asset Hub
Discover how a centralized asset hub transforms remote music management by unifying metadata and accelerating global sync pitching.
Andrea Zuckermann
Jun 253 min read
Synchtank Report - Communication Breakdown: Complexities and Solutions in Music Rights Clearance
Our latest report exposes the disjointed processes behind sync clearance and identifies solutions to key challenges.
Synchtank
Nov 10, 20221 min read
Music Publishing in the Age of The Songwriter Report - Part 4: Digital Drivers of Growth
In the final part of our report, we examine existing & emerging income streams, and how music publishers can capitalize on new opportunities.
Synchtank
Jul 13, 202228 min read
Music Publishing in the Age of The Songwriter Report - Part 3: Economics, Transparency and Equality
Part 3 of our report focuses on the debate around music streaming economics and how songwriters can be more fairly remunerated in the digital age.
Synchtank
Jul 6, 202247 min read
Music Publishing Catch Up: Pophouse Acquires A Stake in Iron Maiden, US Music Publishing Revenues Hit $7.3B In 2025, Auditing Your Assets & More
From major acquisitions and catalogue deals to global signings, legal developments, investment, market insights, and the latest facts and figures, we've rounded up the essential headlines, along with a selection of thought-provoking reads you may have missed.
Meg Adams
Jul 169 min read
Music Publishing Catch Up: Primary Wave Acquiring Kobalt, Bad Bunny Seeks $465,000 in Legal Fees & More
2026 has already started off to be an interesting year for music publishing so let’s take a look back at Q1 on all the essential news.
Andrea Zuckermann
Mar 269 min read
Music Publishing Catch Up: 5.1% Indie Growth, Record PRS Payouts, Landmark AI Deals & more
As we close out the final quarter of 2025, we’re back to our music publishing catch up where we’ve curated the essential news from the last few months.
Andrea Zuckermann
Dec 23, 20257 min read
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Publishing Catch Up: Miles Davis Catalog Acquired, Spotify Announces Direct and Global Licensing Deals, BMI Radio Rates Jump 24%, & More.
We 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.
Meg Adams
Oct 9, 20257 min read
Publishing Catch Up: Songwriters & Publishers Are Making Over $11bn, Warner Chappell Music signs Diplo, Budweiser’s Royalty Loophole Ad, & More.
Q2 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.
Meg Adams
Jul 3, 20258 min read
Publishing Catch Up: Dua Lipa Wins Copyright Lawsuit, Spotify Paid Over $4.5 Billion to Music Publishers & More
Back at the end of Q1 2025 with this quarters publishing catch up, where we collate the latest music publishing news.
Meg Adams
Mar 28, 20258 min read
From Soundtracks to Screen: Insights from Ryan Neill, PrimalHouse Music’s CEO, on Evolving Music Supervision, Creative Challenges, and the Future of Licensing
From 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.
Meg Adams
Feb 13, 20256 min read
Publishing Catch Up: Shock Decision in Eminem Spotify Lawsuit, Incubator Launched for Indian Songwriters & More
We catch up on the latest music publishing news, including; acquisitions, signing, funding, facts and figures, new hires, legal and more.
Meg Adams
Sep 11, 20246 min read
MIDiA Shines the Spotlight on Songwriter Struggles & Sync Priorities
Report offers fresh insight into the harsh realities of surviving as a songwriter today and how the publishing industry can better serve them.
Emma Griffiths
Aug 1, 20242 min read
Warner Chappell Music UK’s Andrew Howell on the Current Sync Industry and AI Impact
We spoke with Howell to explore the sync industry and highlight Warner Chappell Music UK's unique qualities.
Emma Griffiths
Jun 21, 20243 min read
CISAC Annual Report: AI Battles, International Agendas, and ISWC Progress
AI challenges, international agendas, and increased adoption of the ISWC are key talking points in this year's CISAC report.
Emma Griffiths
May 25, 20245 min read
Publishing Catch Up: NMPA battle against Spotify, Goldman Sachs bumps 2024 forecast, Blackstone set to acquire Hipgnosis & more
We catch up on the latest music publishing news, including; acquisitions, signing, funding, facts and figures, new hires, legal and more.
Meg Adams
May 16, 20245 min read
Publishing Catch-Up: KISS to “Live Forever” Following $300m Pophouse Acquisition, Dua Lipa’s Radical22 Inks WCM Admin Deal & More
The latest music publishing news, from catalog acquisitions to facts and figures, new signings, hires and more.
Emma Griffiths
Apr 4, 20246 min read
5 Ways to Streamline Sync Workflows
We explore how rights holders can leverage technology to understand and exploit their catalogs more effectively.
Emma Griffiths
Mar 6, 20243 min read
In the Clear(ance): Super Bowl Sync Special with Marmoset
In the latest edition of In the Clear(ance), the Marmoset team take us behind the scenes of a Super Bowl sync and the licensing challenges.
Emma Griffiths
Feb 15, 20245 min read
Publishing Catch-Up: UMG Strikes a $240m Chord, Kobalt to Raise $267m From Asset Backed Security & More
2024 sees a lot of movement in the music publishing world - the latest news, from deals & acquisitions to facts & figures, new hires...
Meg Adams
Feb 14, 20245 min read
Publishing Catch-Up: MLC Audits DSPs, Snoop Gets Into Production Music, AI Battles Continue
In this month’s music publishing catch-up on the latest publishing news, from acquisitions to facts and figures, new hires and more.
Meg Adams
Jan 18, 20245 min read
Publishing Catch-Up: BMI Sells to New Mountain Capital, NMPA Labels Generative AI “Greatest Risk to the Human Creative Class” and More
In this month’s music publishing catch-up on the latest publishing news, from acquisitions to facts and figures, new hires and more.
Meg Adams
Dec 7, 20235 min read
Reimagining Rights Clearance for the Digital Era
Why rights clearance - an often overlooked yet essential facet of the entertainment industry - urgently needs a digital transformation.
Emma Griffiths
Nov 16, 20233 min read
Publishing Catch-Up: Global Music Collections Up 28%, Battle Commences Over AI Lyrics, What’s Next for Hipgnosis?
In this month’s music publishing catch-up on the latest publishing news, from acquisitions to facts and figures, new hires and more.
Meg Adams
Nov 2, 20235 min read
Sync in 2023: Opportunities, Challenges, Uncertainties and Revisions
There is a lot going on in sync licensing in 2023 - and a lot of forces simultaneously pulling the sector in multiple directions.
Eamonn Forde
Oct 26, 202311 min read
Publishing Catch-Up: Independent Music Publishers Propose ‘Ethical’ AI Guidelines, Rights Acquisition Market Heats Up & More
It’s been a busy few weeks for catalog acquisitions, signings, lawsuits, and of course the continued debate around music and AI.
Meg Adams
Oct 12, 20236 min read
Client Sync Spotlight: peermusic x Rooms to Go
We sat down with Craig Currier, VP Director of Advertising Markets at peermusic to talk about Jon Mero's sync in the Rooms to Go commercial.
Meg Adams
Jul 20, 20233 min read
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