The US had three collecting societies — then four, and now six. Some clubs and radio stations seem to think that’s too many. And, perhaps, that any are too many.
Following ownership moves at BMI and GMR, SESAC is the latest performance rights organization to receive interest from financial investors as the sector heats up.
The rate decision, which comes after an arbitration process, is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2023.
HAAWK’s headquarters will remain in Los Angeles under the leadership of Ryan Born, who founded the company in 2017.
The well-respected executive’s multi-faceted legacy includes posts with Michael Jackson’s ATV Music and Famous Music and signings such as Akon and George Clinton.
Sony Music Publishing was named publisher of the year for the third year in a row.
Latin Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Luciano Luna will receive the SESAC Legacy Award.
"We win by delivering better service and more money," Josephson said in a wide-ranging interview at the annual conference.
The move away from the country's older CMO comes with a deal for subsidiary Audiam to represent KOSCAP's repertoire in the U.S.
As an industry, we need to acknowledge why Christian writers and publishers feel penalized — and what can be done to change it.
