Beats Music inks 'benchmark' licensing deal with Merlin
Beats Music has singed a multi-year licensing deal with Merlin that will see indie labels get the same royalty rates as the majors.
In total, more than 20,000 leading independent labels and distributors are represented by Merlin’s 600 members. The organisation describes the new agreement, which became active at the launch of Beats Music on January 21, as a "benchmark" deal.
“We are thrilled to be working with Merlin," said Beats Music CEO Ian Rogers. "Beats Music is committed to treating ...
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