Goodbye, world rights? Reed Smith partner Nick Breen on what Vetter v. Resnik means for songwriters

The music publishing sector has been closely watching the Vetter v. Resnik case to determine the implications for international catalogues. Here, Nick Breen, partner at Reed Smith, examines what the judgement means for songwriters and publishers… A US court has ruled that when songwriters reclaim their copyrights, they get the ...

Prescription Songs' Rhea Pasricha Kullas: 'This industry is nothing without songs'

BMG acquires publishing interests of Snap! co-founder Luca Anzilotti

The Showtime Group expands with new investment

Julie Weir and Karen Emanuel join Ladies Who Rock

Julie Weir and Karen Emanuel join Ladies Who Rock ahead of Teenage Cancer Trust annual fundraiser

'She's a superstar': Inside Universal's Music Week Award-winning Lola Young promo campaign

Lola Young has innate “magic” that allows her to shine on any stage. Those are the words of Universal Music head of radio Phil Witts, who has opened ...

Havas launches Volyum label with Virgin to pair artists with brands

Global communications giant Havas has launched new label Volyum in partnership with Virgin Music Group. According to the announcement, the label will drive collaboration between emerging artists ...

UMPG appoints Sunita Kaur as president, Asia

Sunita Kaur has been named president, Asia, for Universal Music Publishing Group. “Based in Singapore, Kaur will oversee the company’s operations across the continent, driving sustainable growth, ...

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