Tag: publishing

Janet Jackson signs global deal with Believe Music Publishing

admin — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:37:13 +0000

Jackson has sold over 180 million records worldwide

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Bruno Mars signs global publishing administration deal with Avex Music Group

admin — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:27:11 +0000

The agreement takes effect once Mars completes his existing arrangement with BMG/Warner Chappell.

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Quincy Jones estate sells catalog and ancillary rights to HarbourView

admin — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:39:45 +0000

Investment firm acquires recorded music, publishing, and ancillary rights from the estate of the legendary producer.

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Concord acquires UK-based indie label Ninja Tune Records

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:49:28 +0000

The deal brings Ninja Tune’s recorded music operations and its publishing arm, Just Isn’t Music, under Concord’s umbrella.

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Future Islands sign exclusive global deal with Universal Music Publishing

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:00:38 +0000

The signing comes as the band’s 2024 debut album People Who Aren’t There Anymore debuted in the UK Top 10.

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BMG acquires publishing and recording catalog of UK new wave band A Flock of Seagulls

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:28:36 +0000

The deal covers the ownership of US publishing rights and a participation in publishing income of the band’s catalog globally.

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Reservoir strikes worldwide publishing admin deal with Hans Zimmer, expanding relationship with Academy Award-winning composer

admin — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:39:44 +0000

Reservoir will administer Zimmer’s catalog through his company, Remote Control Publishing

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Kobalt inks worldwide sub publishing and admin deal with the UK’s Sync Music Global

admin — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:28:55 +0000

Kobalt will oversee global administration for the independent publisher’s catalogue and roster.

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Michael Riggs promoted to SVP, Licensing & Income Tracking at Sony Music Publishing

admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:03:29 +0000

Nashville-based executive expands oversight of digital licensing and royalty tracking operations as publisher continues broader leadership reshuffle.

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How Jeff Waye and Patrick Curley built Third Side Music into an indie publishing powerhouse with USD $25M in annual revenues

admin — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:00:47 +0000

MBW's Trailblazers meets Jeff Waye, Co-Founder and COO, and Patrick Curley, Co-Founder, President and CEO, of independent publisher Third Side Music

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Display Ad Benchmarks 2026: A Guide for Growth & Revenue

admin — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:44:05 +0000

Digital publishing is more than just a business; it is a labor of love. You pour your heart into every sentence, every image, and every layout, hoping to build a community that values your voice. But at the end of the day, to keep the lights on and the creativity flowing, the math has to […]

Grammy winner Shaboozey signs publishing deal with EMPIRE

admin — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:41:49 +0000

Agreement extends artist’s relationship with EMPIRE beyond recordings following breakout chart success

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Sony Music Publishing launches in the Philippines, appoints Stephanie Ortiz as General Manager for the market

admin — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:01:02 +0000

Ortiz reports to Sony Music Publishing’s newly appointed President for Asia, Roslyn Pineda.

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AI-driven kids media firm Animaj strikes global deal with The Orchard’s Magic Star and Sony Music Publishing

admin — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:13:09 +0000

Deal sees The Orchard’s kids division handle recordings distribution while Sony Music Publishing administers publishing rights across Animaj’s catalogue.

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Greg Prata promoted to Chief Financial Officer at Sony Music Publishing, as Tom Kelly retires after 35-year career

admin — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:00:32 +0000

Prata will remain based in New York and report to SMP Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jon Platt.

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