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Amy Hegarty: You Can't Transform a Business Without Change
Leading Synchtank through transformation has meant making tough choices, repeating the strategy until it connects, and proving that empathy and accountability can coexist. Here are the honest leadership lessons from two years in the CEO chair.
Amy Hegarty
14 hours ago5 min read
AIMS in Synchtank: Four Common Misconceptions
Discover four common misconceptions about AIMS AI music search in Synchtank, from audio and lyrics search to metadata tagging and finding hidden tracks in your catalog.
AIMS
2 days ago3 min read
The Lifecycle of a Track in a Production Music Library
In this article, we follow the full lifecycle of a track from its initial composition to its final screen placement, highlighting where asset management matters and why effective metadata practices are essential to commercial success.
Carmen Mas Franco
Oct 83 min read
Meet Amy Hegarty: The Woman Leading Synchtank Through Change
Meet Synchtank CEO Amy Hegarty as she reflects on leadership, change, authenticity and the lessons shaping the next chapter of Synchtank.
Amy Hegarty
Oct 64 min read
Music Publishing Catch Up: BMG & Concord Complete Landmark Merger, Global Publishing Revenue Grows by 9.6%, Major AI Lawsuits & More
From landmark mergers and major catalog acquisitions to escalating AI copyright lawsuits, global roster expansions, growing global publishing revenues, and key executive moves, we’ve compiled the top industry reads you need to know.
Carmen Mas Franco
Oct 18 min read
Amy Hegarty: You Can't Transform a Business Without Change
Leading Synchtank through transformation has meant making tough choices, repeating the strategy until it connects, and proving that empathy and accountability can coexist. Here are the honest leadership lessons from two years in the CEO chair.
Amy Hegarty
14 hours ago5 min read
AIMS in Synchtank: Four Common Misconceptions
Discover four common misconceptions about AIMS AI music search in Synchtank, from audio and lyrics search to metadata tagging and finding hidden tracks in your catalog.
AIMS
2 days ago3 min read
Meet Amy Hegarty: The Woman Leading Synchtank Through Change
Meet Synchtank CEO Amy Hegarty as she reflects on leadership, change, authenticity and the lessons shaping the next chapter of Synchtank.
Amy Hegarty
Oct 64 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
The Lifecycle of a Track in a Production Music Library
In this article, we follow the full lifecycle of a track from its initial composition to its final screen placement, highlighting where asset management matters and why effective metadata practices are essential to commercial success.
Carmen Mas Franco
Oct 83 min read
The Independent Music Business Is Going Global
Last week we attended AIM Connected hosted by the UKs Association of Independent Music. In this article, we explore the deep dives and discussions from the day.
Meg Adams
Sep 145 min read
Production Music Association Announces Nominees for the 12th Annual Mark Awards
The Production Music Association, one of the industry's central awarding bodies for recognizing excellence across the global production music community, has announced its nominees for the 12th Annual Mark Awards.
Meg Adams
Sep 102 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: BMG & Concord Complete Landmark Merger, Global Publishing Revenue Grows by 9.6%, Major AI Lawsuits & More
From landmark mergers and major catalog acquisitions to escalating AI copyright lawsuits, global roster expansions, growing global publishing revenues, and key executive moves, we’ve compiled the top industry reads you need to know.
Carmen Mas Franco
Oct 18 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
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The 10 Music Industry Newsletters You Should Subscribe To
Catch up on the latest music industry news, insights and trends - check out these 10 newsletters covering key topics from marketing to sync.
Andrea Zuckermann
Nov 5, 20253 min read
How The Music Industry Can Better Leverage YouTube with Angela Abbott from Soundstripe
We examine the platform's rising influence, music licensing hurdles, and its untapped potential to shape the creator economy's future.
Meg Adams
Aug 7, 20257 min read
Innovating Through Sound and Story: A Conversation with Clio Music’s Michael Kauffman on What’s New for 2026
With 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.
Meg Adams
Jun 6, 202512 min read
Leveraging Tagging Data to Uncover Music Trends and Anticipate The Next Big Thing: A Conversation with Jakob Höflich
We 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.
Meg Adams
Apr 3, 20255 min read
Celebrating Women in Music: Stories of Empowerment, Representation, and Legacy
We celebrate female-identifying music industry leaders breaking barriers, pushing boundaries, and shaping the future.
Meg Adams
Mar 6, 202523 min read
Anticipating the Future of Music and Media: What Lies Ahead in 2025?
To spare you the deep dive, we've compiled the key insights, expert analyses, and market forecasts into this essential summary.
Meg Adams
Feb 21, 20259 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
How CTM are Pioneering the Intersection of Music Rights and Emerging Technology
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Steve Lewis, a music publishing expert, to explore new venture and the future of music.
Meg Adams
Jan 16, 20255 min read
Soundtrack to the Future: Expert Insights on Technology Trends in Media and Broadcast
From emerging trends to pressing challenges & groundbreaking technologies set to redefine the landscape, we’re diving deep into what’s next for music-media.
Meg Adams
Nov 15, 20244 min read
What’s Old is New: How Audio Separation Technology is Revitalizing Music Catalog
We explore the diverse applications for audio separation technology, from revitalizing catalog to unlocking lucrative syncs.
Emma Griffiths
Aug 12, 20244 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
Synchtank 2024 Highlights So Far - Advanced Rights, AI Stems, Release Deals & More
We're on a mission to revolutionize music industry efficiencies! Here’s a recap of our most exciting developments in the first half of 2024.
Emma Griffiths
Jul 19, 20242 min read
Publishing Catch Up: Sony Snaps Up Queen Catalog, NMPA Hits Spotify with FTC Complaint, Record Breaking Collections & More
We catch up on the latest music publishing news, including; acquisitions, signing, funding, facts and figures, new hires, legal and more.
Meg Adams
Jun 26, 20244 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
Synchronized Swimmingly?: The State of Sync in 2024
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.
Eamonn Forde
May 1, 202412 min read
Why Music Search is So Complex, and How AI is Helping Us Navigate Surging Content Volumes
AIMS API's Einar Helde on the complexities of music search and the AI tools that are transforming workflows for music licensees and licensors.
Emma Griffiths
Feb 2, 20247 min read
Anticipating the Future of Music and Media: What Lies Ahead in 2024?
We dissect and wrap up expert predictions for the music, media and entertainment industries in 2024 and beyond.
Meg Adams
Jan 10, 20249 min read
2023 in Review: From New Royalty Models to Catalog Sales and Label Services Powering Forward
User-centric payments, marquee catalogue sales, individual artists buying/retaining their own rights and label services powering forward.
Eamonn Forde
Dec 20, 202310 min read
AI of the Storm: Artificial Intelligence and the Music Industry in 2023
We explore the biggest AI and music developments of the year and how the industry is responding to the challenges and opportunities emerging.
Eamonn Forde
Dec 13, 202315 min read
How AI is Revolutionizing Music Discovery and Unlocking More Value From Catalogs
We break down the meaning and importance of AI-powered search and discovery solutions and how anyone working with music can harness them.
Meg Adams
Nov 30, 20234 min read
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