by National Music Publishers’ Association | Jan 21, 2021 | Front Page, Issues, Media
The following MBW op/ed comes from David Israelite (pictured), President and CEO of the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA). The NMPA is the trade association representing American music publishers and their songwriting partners. Beware of op-eds that seem...
by National Music Publishers’ Association | Jan 21, 2021 | First Reads, Front Page, Issues, Media
By ANOUSHA SAKOUI STAFF WRITER JAN. 15, 2021 10 AM UPDATED2:10 PM The Justice Department has decided against rolling back legislation that governs music licensing, averting a raft of possibly sweeping changes for the industry. After a two-year investigation, there...
by National Music Publishers’ Association | Dec 14, 2020 | Front Page, Media
Songwriters have made a list and checked it twice, and this year some tech companies have been good, while some deserve lumps of coal. The following is Santa’s report card on the streaming services and apps that have been naughty and nice when it comes to valuing...
by National Music Publishers’ Association | Dec 3, 2020 | Front Page, G&P, Media
The NMPA Gold & Platinum Program, which honors the songwriters of RIAA-certified Gold, Platinum and Multi-Platinum singles, today announced the top country songs and songwriters for the past year. Read More
by National Music Publishers’ Association | Dec 2, 2020 | Front Page, Issues, Media
Twitch, which describes itself as “the world’s leading live streaming platform for gamers and the things we love,” is full of music. From talk shows to concerts, music is essential to its platform, and increasingly important to its business model....