by National Music Publishers’ Association | Aug 18, 2020 | First Reads, Front Page, Issues, Media, Sound Off
Since 1941, the vast majority of songwriters who belong to ASCAP and BMI have been regulated by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). Back then, the relatively new broadcast industry wanted help in securing deals to play music and the DOJ assisted them by...
by National Music Publishers’ Association | Aug 17, 2020 | Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) today announced that Ashley Joyce has been hired as SVP, Legal & Business Affairs. Ashley was previously an Associate at DLA Piper in the Trademark, Copyright and Media Group based in Washington,...
by National Music Publishers’ Association | Jul 28, 2020 | Front Page, Issues, Media
The Covid pandemic has changed a lot about how songwriters write songs. Songwriting is often a collaborative effort, and many songwriters are adapting by learning to write in different ways. Read More
by National Music Publishers’ Association | Jul 23, 2020 | Front Page, Media
TikTok and the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) have signed a multi-year agreement ending a lengthy standoff with threats of legal action against the popular video-sharing app for copyright infringement. Read More
by National Music Publishers’ Association | Jul 23, 2020 | Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) and TikTok today announced the signing of a multi-year agreement which accounts for TikTok’s past use of musical works and sets up a forward-looking partnership. TikTok, the world’s leading destination...
