ECSA calls for transparent licensing agreements with AI companies and parity between publishing and master rights
UMG’s proposed acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings ‘may restrict competition’ according to the European Commission
‘Fully operational’ US Copyright Office resumes activity as government reopens
GEMA gets vindication from German court in infringement case against OpenAI over the use of lyrics to train chatbot ChatGPT
UK Music Chair Tom Watson to stand down in spring 2026 after six years at the helm
Merlin signs global licensing agreement with karaoke platform Singa
AI company Klay Vision inks licensing agreements with all three majors
Disney channels return to YouTube TV
Charlie Lexton named CEO of Merlin
Spotify and NMPA launch new Opt-In Portal for publishers to enter into direct license deals for expanded AV rights in the US
CISAC launches new service ISWC IPI Context Search to identify creator’s Interested Party Information numbers
Sonovy joins WIN Supporters programme
Sony Music Publishing appoints Michael Young as Chief Information Officer
Vobile launches an AI Song Detector to accurately identify AI-generated music
Ircam Amplify joins DDEX as a member
US news organisations sue OpenAI and Microsoft; Québec’s La Presse accuses OpenAI of ‘pillaging our content’
French consumer group CLCV sues Apple for ‘abusive business practices’ related to music streaming services’ subscriptions
Warner Music Group settles with Suno and signs licensing partnership
Warner Music Group settles infringement case with Udio and inks licensing deal covering recording and publishing
SACD starts legal proceedings against TikTok for using its members’ repertoire without authorisation or compensation
ORCA report finds indie labels generate ‘tangible value and income for artists’
Atlantic Music Group promotes Dave Rocco to the new position of Chief Creative Officer
Reservoir Media inks global publishing agreement with US band Say She She
A2IM promotes General Manager Lisa Hresko to Chief Operating Officer
Armada Music acquires the rights to Sonique’s entire recording catalogue
Audible Magic’s Will Hughes appointed Chief Revenue Officer at SoundPatrol
Audiomack opens waitlist ahead of the launch of Audiomack Pro early 2026
Google is "winding down" its games streaming service Stadia after just three years operating, due to a lack of traction with users. The news was announced...
