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ASCAP sues four US radio groups for failing to secure a license to play music

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The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has filed infringement lawsuits against four separate radio groups operating a total of 15 stations following what the US rights organisation described as their "continued failure to comply with US copyright law by broadcasting ASCAP songwriter and publisher works without a valid license."

The radio groups are: Haugo Broadcasting Inc. (South Dakota), Spoon River Media (Indiana), Taylor Communications (Mississippi) and Barry Lu...

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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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ADAMI’s collections grew 3.47% in 2025 to €94.9 million; members approve joint venture with SCPP

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June 28, 2026

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France's neighbouring rights society for performers ADAMI collected €94.9 million in 2025, a 3.47% increase compared over the previous year. After reaching an exceptional level in 2024 at €68.0m, royalties distributed to artists amounted to €57 million in 2025, a level comparable to that of 2023. Collections were boosted by a 20% increase in revenues from exclusive film and television rights, reaching €8.9m. International collections also saw positive growth, up 5.7% to €7.6m. Collections from...

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David McIninch named General Manager of BMI’s cue sheet platform Soundmouse

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June 25, 2026

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David McIninch has been appointed General Manager of Soundmouse, the music cue sheet reporting and monitoring platform for the broadcast and entertainment production industries acquired by US rights society BMI from Orfium in May 2026. In this new role, effective June 29, McIninch will oversee Soundmouse’s global operations. Based in New York City, McIninch reports to BMI’s President and COO Todd Horvath. Following the acquisition, Soundmouse continued to operate as an independent entity while b...

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SoundExchange names Michele Page as its new General Counsel

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June 25, 2026

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US neighbouring rights society SoundExchange has appointed entertainment industry lawyer Michele Page as its new General Counsel. Based in Washington, DC, she reports to President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Huppe. In her new role, Page will oversee "the comprehensive legal functions of the organisation, including regulatory issues, enforcement programmes, rate proceedings, corporate governance, and compliance." Page will also serve as the chief legal advisor and joins SoundExchange's ex...

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