Independent music publisher Dynamite Songs has acquired from the Kirkman Estate the music catalogue of Terry Kirkman, co-founder, multi-instrumentalist, and principal songwriter of The Association. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The deal includes the acquisition of 100% of the US publishing copyrights of works recorded by The Association in the 1960s as well as worldwide non-PRO songwriter royalties and the writer's share of public performance income across all compositions...

Sony Music Publishing (SMP) has promoted Luis Pinilla to Senior Vice President, Global Head of Strategy. Based in New York, he reports to SMP Chairman & CEO Jon Platt. In this role, Pinilla will "lead the development and execution of the company's global strategic agenda, partnering closely with SMP’s global teams to identify opportunities that drive innovation, broaden impact across markets, and expand value for songwriters." He will also work "to ensure continued alignment with emerging te...

Warner Music Group (WMG) has appointed Howard Corner to the newly created role of Head of ADA, EMEA, supervising the expansion of WMG's distribution and label services division for the independent sector across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

ADA's Howard Corner

Based in London, Corner reports to Simon Robson, President, Recorded Music, EMEA at WMG. Corner will also retain his current position as Managing Director of ADA UK. In his new role, he will be responsible for "expanding ...