Tag: rights

UMG’s Michael Nash takes aim at ‘false narrative of artist replacement’ by AI – and 3 other things we learned from his HumanX panel with Splice’s CEO

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:42:18 +0000

The pair discussed UMG's approach to AI, including how the company balances protecting artists' rights with leaning into AI innovation

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Chris Marking appointed Executive Vice President, International Venue Sponsorship at Live Nation

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:53 +0000

Marking joins from AEG as the company expands global naming rights and brand partnership strategy across its international venue network.

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Canada’s SOCAN paid out USD $366m to rightsholders in 2025, warns AI is ‘placing mounting pressure’ on livelihoods

admin — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:02:47 +0000

Canadian performing rights society SOCAN generated revenues of CAD $587.1 million ($420m) in 2025, up 5% compared with 2024.

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Chad Doerge named President and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Round Hill Music

admin — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:08:20 +0000

The AI fintech and investment banking veteran joins the music rights firm during a period of strategic expansion.

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Dynamite Songs hires Claudia Namukasa as Catalogue Manager and Charlotte Hancock as Rights Acquisition Manager

admin — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:30:22 +0000

New appointments will support the growth and management of Dynamite’s portfolio of music rights, as the business continues to expand

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Publishers acquire stake in rock song at center of landmark termination rights case as they plan to pursue Supreme Court challenge

admin — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:14:16 +0000

The publishers said they acquired Robert Resnik's stake as they seek to ask the Supreme Court to review the Fifth Circuit's January ruling.

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Deezer licenses AI music detection technology to Hungarian rights organization EJI

admin — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:33:55 +0000

CMO becomes first in Hungary to deploy Deezer's AI detection tech.

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Symphonic acquires music distribution and YouTube monetization platform Distro Nation

admin — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:11:09 +0000

Jon Baltz, CEO and Co-Founder of Distro Nation, will join Symphonic’s executive team as Head of UGC & Rights Management, along with his team.

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With $50M+ in music rights deals to date, Larrosa’s MusicTraders builds out new M&A team targeting LATAM and emerging market catalogs

admin — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:41:21 +0000

Invitation-only music rights platform names specialist division as it renovates after six years and $50M+ in deals.

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Tina Turner music interests acquired by Pophouse in ‘strategic transaction’ with BMG

admin — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:19:06 +0000

Deal with BMG also covers the late superstar's Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) rights.

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Primary Wave partners with estate of Eartha Kitt, acquiring music catalog and name & likeness rights

admin — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:29:03 +0000

Deal includes the singer's 17 studio albums, eight live albums and more than 50 singles, including Santa Baby.

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BMG sues Anthropic for infringement, alleging AI firm’s $380B valuation was built on ‘stolen copyrighted works’

admin — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:12:04 +0000

BMG Rights Management has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Anthropic, the AI giant behind the Claude AI chatbot.

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Quincy Jones estate sells catalog and ancillary rights to HarbourView

admin — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:39:45 +0000

Investment firm acquires recorded music, publishing, and ancillary rights from the estate of the legendary producer.

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BMG acquires publishing and recording catalog of UK new wave band A Flock of Seagulls

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:28:36 +0000

The deal covers the ownership of US publishing rights and a participation in publishing income of the band’s catalog globally.

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Dionne Warwick sues rights company over alleged ‘pilfering of millions’ in royalty income

admin — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:51:18 +0000

Artists Rights Enforcement Corporation previously sued the singer, claiming it is owed "hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars."

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