The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) has launched ISWC IPI Context Search, a new API service designed to help music publishers quickly and accurately identify creator Interested Party Information (IPI) numbers.
IPI's are the globally unique identification of a natural person or legal entity with an interest in an artistic work across all categories of works, including composers, arrangers, and publishers. The IP Base Number is a unique identifier allocate...

The American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has appointed Marc Zelanko to a newly create role as Chief of Staff. Based in New York, he reports to the music rights society CEO Elizabeth Matthews.
“Marc is the perfect fit to help ASCAP deliver on our mission to grow revenues and drive efficiencies for the benefit of our more than 1.1 million songwriters, composers and music publishers," said Matthews. "He brings a wealth of experience working cross-functionally to lead comple...

British neighbouring rights society PPL has appointed Anne-Marie Pearce as its new Chief Financial Officer. Based in London, she reports to CEO Peter Leathem and will join PPL's Executive Leadership Team.
Pearce succeeds Chris Barton, who announced earlier this year he would be leaving the collective management organisation at the end of 2025. In her new role, she will oversee the Finance and Distribution teams, who are responsible for the payment of royalties to PPL’s recording rights holders a...