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Bernie Leadon signs global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music

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Warner Chappell Music (WCM), the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group, has signed singer and songwriter Bernie Leadon, one of the founding members of the Eagles, to a long-term, worldwide publishing agreement.
Leadon said: “I have been associated with Warner Chappell and the rest of Warner Music since 1971. I am delighted to renew my connections with them now at this point in the 21st Century. Warner Chappell and Warner Music have always been at the pinnacle of support for songwriters and...

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Emmanuel is a Washington, DC-based freelance journalist, blogger and media consultant, specialising in the entertainment business and cultural trends. He was the US editor for British music industry trade publication Music Week. Previously, he was the editor of Impact, a magazine for the music publishing community (2007-2009), the global editor of US trade publication Billboard (2003-2006), and the editor in chief of Billboard’s sister publication Music & Media (1997-2003).

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SGAE and KODA/IFPI Denmark new reports confirm risks to rights holders’ income due to AI’s impact on musical creation

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Two recent studies commissioned by rights ognisations — Spain's SGAE and Denmark's KODA (in partnership with IFPI Denmark) — have reached similar conclusions: creators and their societies face significant potential losses as AI-generated content proliferates on music streaming services. Both rights societies call on policy-makers to adopt regulatory mechanisms to safeguard human creation versus content fully generated by AI.
The two reports are localised follow-ups from the 2024 global report on...

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Prescription Songs signs Gino The Ghost to a global publishing agreement

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Independent publishing company Prescription Songs has signed LA-based producer, songwriter and artist Gino The Ghost to a global publishing deal.
“I’m beyond excited to join forces with Prescription,” Gino the Ghost said. “Forward-thinking and bold, they’re a team of true creatives who share my passion for shaping tomorrow’s sound. Billboard is about to be sick of us.”
Originally from Detroit, Gino The Ghost broke out with Saweetie’s 'My Type' and 'Back to the Streets' feat. Jhene Aiko. His cre...

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A2IM names Ian Harrison as Chief Executive Officer, taking over from Richard Burgess

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A2IM (The American Association of Independent Music) has appointed Ian Harrison as the organisation's new Chief Executive Officer effective from October 1. Harrison succeeds Richard James Burgess, who will step down at the end of this year. He will work closely with Burgess and the Board through the remainder of the year "to ensure a seamless transition."   
Harrison served most recently as Executive Vice President of Hopeless Records. Over two decades, he helped transform the label from a smal...

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