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GEMA 'Vindicated' At Concert Rate Tribunal Ruling
November 20, 2009 - Global | Touring | Publishing
The arbitration tribunal of the German Patent and Brand Office in Munich today (Nov. 20) announced that it had ruled to allow collecting society GEMA to increase concert license rates. » Full Story
EMI Music Publishing Recruits Rich Christina
November 19, 2009 - Global | Publishing
EMI Music Publishing North America has made a number of changes to its North American creative A&R team, including the appointment of Rich Christina to a new senior role of SVP of creative in its East Coast team. » Full Story
Japan Set To Extend Posthumous Copyright
November 19, 2009 - Global | Publishing
Recently elected Japanese prime minister Yukio Hatoyama has vowed to extend posthumous copyright protection on compositions from 50 to 70 years. » Full Story
Publishing Briefs: Victoria Espinel, Cherry Lane, Steven Curtis Chapman
November 19, 2009 - Publishing
President Obama's choice for IP czar is a step closer to being confirmed; Cherry Lane inks a deal with Lionsgate; Primary Wave signs on Steven Curtis Chapman. » Full Story
Business Matters: Hastings, ACTA, SoundExchange
November 16, 2009 - Publishing | Retail
Hastings posted a net loss of about $3.7 million in Q3 2009 ending October 31; details of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement are spotlighted and discussed in the blogosphere. » Full Story
The Billboard Q&A: UMPG Chairman/CEO David Renzer
November 16, 2009 - Publishing
Universal Music Publishing Group chairman/CEO David Renzer talks about his company's recent performance, developments in synch licensing and why publishers should collect a performance right in downloads. » Full Story
CISAC Backs Action Against YouTube
November 16, 2009 - Global | Publishing | Legal and Management
The International Council of Creators of Music (CIAM), part of the global authors' rights body CISAC, has backed legal moves against YouTube/Google in Germany. » Full Story
After Writing Two Songs For Weezer's 'Raditude,' Jermaine Dupri Wants To Keep Rolling With Rock
November 13, 2009 - Publishing
When Rivers Cuomo penned the opening lyrics to Weezer's "Buddy Holly," he probably never imagined he'd be making a fan out of R&B/hip-hop producer/songwriter Jermaine Dupri. » Full Story
U.K. Govt Changes Licensing Rules For Charities
November 12, 2009 - Global | Publishing
Performing rights society PRS for Music and neighboring rights society PPL will develop a pilot joint licensing scheme for charities a not-for-profit organizations in the U.K., after the government announced a shake-up of the licensing rules. » Full Story
Powell Tops SESAC Awards
November 11, 2009 - Publishing | Country
Monty Powell was the big winner at Monday night’s SESAC’s 2009 Nashville Music Awards as he took home the songwriter of the year award. » Full Story
Taylor Swift Wins BMI Award For Top Song
November 11, 2009 - Country | Publishing
Taylor Swift started what could be an interesting week with her second straight song of the year award at the BMI Country Awards in Nashville, where Kris Kristofferson was honored as an icon. » Full Story
Briefs: Fito Paez, E1 Entertainment, MusicSkins
November 10, 2009 - Indies | Publishing
Argentine rock icon Fito Paez has signed a worldwide multi-album publishing deal with peermusic; E1 Entertainment and MusicSkins have signed a distribution deal. » Full Story
Sabam, Simim Ink Joint Rights Deal With Employers
November 10, 2009 - Global | Publishing
The Belgian authors' rights group Sabam and neighbouring rights association Simim have concluded a comprehensive agreement on licenses for the use of music in companies and enterprises. » Full Story
Briefs: 50 Cent, Harry Fox, Rocket Science, Jordin Sparks
November 09, 2009 - Publishing | Indies
Harry Fox Agency offers publishers option of licensing Gracenote; Rocket Science to offer new funding support and label services in collaboration with Sony/RED and more. » Full Story
WMG Ups Jim Reid To European Synch Role
November 09, 2009 - Global | Publishing
Warner Music Group has promoted Jim Reid to a newly created role covering Europe-wide synchronization across the company's recorded music and publishing operations. » Full Story
Giorgio Assumma Returns As SIAE President
November 06, 2009 - Global | Publishing
Italian collecting society SIAE has confirmed Giorgio Assumma as president, following an assembly held in Rome. » Full Story
TV Broadcasters Sue SESAC
November 04, 2009 - Legal and Management | Publishing
A group of television broadcasters have filed a class-action anti-trust complaint against SESAC, according to the Television Music License Committee. » Full Story
RightsFlow, INgrooves In Deal
November 04, 2009 - Publishing
RightsFlow has cut a deal with INgrooves. » Full Story
Publishing Briefs: EMI, UMPG, Bug Music, DaBet
November 03, 2009 - Publishing
EMI Music Publishing has named Barbara Sedun to lead its Canadian business; Universal Music Publishing Group signs Adam Young of Owl City and more. » Full Story
Music Publishers Urge Victoria Espinel's Confirmation As IP Czar
November 03, 2009 - Legal and Management
The Copyright Alliance and the National Music Publishers Assn. are urging the Senate Judiciary Committee to endorse Espinel and rapidly move her nomination to to the Senate floor for a confirmation vote. » Full Story
Music Publishers Urge Victoria Espinel's Confirmation As IP Czar
November 03, 2009 - Legal and Management
The Copyright Alliance and the National Music Publishers Assn. are urging the Senate Judiciary Committee to endorse Espinel and rapidly move her nomination to to the Senate floor for a confirmation vote. » Full Story
Italian Spending On Entertainment Events Inches Up
November 03, 2009 - Global | Publishing
Even though the amount spent on concert tickets fell, Italian collecting society SIAE has reported a "mild" increase in the amount of money spent by Italians on entertainment events in the first six months of 2009. » Full Story
BBC, MPA Deal Boosts Classical Audience
November 03, 2009 - Global | Publishing | Classical
A new deal signed between the British Broadcasting Corporation and the MPA (Music Publishers Association), acting on behalf of its members, is enabling the BBC to grow its global audience for contemporary classical music. » Full Story
SIAE To Decide President's Future Nov. 6
October 30, 2009 - Global | Publishing
A special assembly of Italian authors body SIAE which will decide the future of the troubled society’s presidency is to be held on Nov. 6, Billboard has learned. » Full Story
Pam Sheyne Inks Publishing Deal With BMG
October 29, 2009 - Global | Publishing
New Zealand songwriter/producer Pam Sheyne has signed a sub-publishing contract with BMG Rights Management. » Full Story
 


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