This week, the Music Week Sync Awards returns to honour the executives and artists behind a stellar year, and Warner/Chappell’s Andrew Howell has told Music Week that sync is ever more integral to the music industry.

Senior creative and licensing manager Howell said that the sector “delivers a double whammy for songwriters”.

“Like streaming, it can deliver a growing source of revenue that offsets lower income from traditional sales. And it’s a great platform for taking music to new audiences,” ...