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Articles count: 6 Sent via mailing on January 16, 2025

"Unpacking Music Streaming Saturation & Fair Artist Royalties: Deezer's Impact"

This newsletter is about exploring the implications of the oversaturation of music streaming platforms and the debate surrounding how to address unpopular music. It also discusses the implementation of an 'artist-centric' royalties system for publishing rights in France by Deezer and Sacem, aiming to provide fair compensation for songwriters and composers.

AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-01-15: There are now over 200m tracks on audio streaming services. Nearly 100m of them aren’t played more than 10 times each year. - Music Business Worldwide AI in MusicTech: 0.8: 2025-01-12: Stellungnahme des Deutschen Kulturrats
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Articles count: 12 Sent via mailing on January 15, 2025

New R&B/Rap Releases Making a Swift Climb - Will They Dethrone SOS?

200 hace solo tres semanas, lo que significa que pasar de la primera posición sería un movimiento inusualmente rápido. Dicho esto, WHAM y Debí Tirar Más Fotos son dos de los lanzamientos más grandes de R&B/rap de la temporada de fin de año, y la expectativa para ambos podría producir la cantidad de ventas y streaming necesarios para que cualquiera de los dos subsanadores retire a SOS del primer lugar.

AI in MusicTech: 1.0: 2024-11-25: Ice Cube Talks ‘Man Down,’ Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ & Making Sure ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Was ‘On Point’ AI in MusicTech: 1.0: 2024-11-22: Johnny Marr talks artist development and the record industry’s future as he partners with Epidemic Sound - Music Business Worldwide
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Articles count: 12 Sent via mailing on January 09, 2025

Protecting Creators' Rights: Insights on AI Impact from PMP Strategy Study

for creators. The study was conducted by PMP Strategy and informed by interviews and workshops with over 50 industry professionals, including Gen AI companies, and artist and author representatives. The study will be used by CISAC to further inform its advocacy actions around the AI Act to ensure creators’ rights are protected in the rapidly expanding areas of AI.Content generated by Generative AI has increased in popularity in recent years and the impact it has on the earnings of music and audiovisual creators is significant and will continue to grow in the coming years. This study aims to shed light on the economic consequences of this trend and advocate for policies that protect the rights and livelihoods of creators in the face of advancing AI technology.

AI in MusicTech: 1.0: 2024-11-15: ‘Moana 2,’ ‘Twisters’ & More: Early Oscar Predictions for Best Song and Score AI in MusicTech: 1.0: 2024-11-15: Queer Jams of the Week: New Music from Lil Nas X, Elton John, Brandi Carlile & More
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Articles count: 16 Sent via mailing on January 02, 2025

Streamlining Royalty Collection: Identifying Music Usage Online - CISAC Partnership.

a critical issue for music creators and publishers by ensuring they are able to quickly and accurately identify where and when their works are being used online. By linking songwriter and composer information to recordings prior to release, we aim to streamline the process of collecting and paying royalties, ultimately benefiting our members. We are grateful for the support of CISAC in this initiative and look forward to the positive impact it will have on the music industry.

AI in MusicTech: 1.0: 2024-12-03: Deep Dive Into Data with Too Lost’s Advanced Analytics AI in MusicTech: 1.0: 2024-09-04: Interdisziplinäre Studie
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Articles count: 16 Sent via mailing on December 30, 2024

"Revolutionizing Royalties: CISAC and PRS for Music Lead the Way"

a long-standing problem for music creators and publishers in the digital age. By ensuring that songwriter and composer information is linked to recordings prior to release, we can streamline the process of tracking where and when a work has been used online, making it faster and easier to collect and distribute royalties. We are proud to work with CISAC to lead the way in tackling this issue and support our members in the digital music landscape.”The new initiative builds on the success of the Nexus programme, which was launched by PRS for Music in partnership with PPL in 2020 to address the challenges of data matching and analytics in the music industry by combining data resources.

AI in MusicTech: 1.0: 2024-12-03: Deep Dive Into Data with Too Lost’s Advanced Analytics AI in MusicTech: 1.0: 2024-09-04: Interdisziplinäre Studie
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Articles count: 1 Sent via mailing on December 26, 2024

"Exciting News: Universal Music Group and Amazon Music Renew Exclusive Licensing Agreement!"

This newsletter is about Universal Music Group and Amazon Music renewing their worldwide licensing agreement to enhance innovation, provide exclusive content with UMG artists, and focus on artist-centric principles, such as fraud protection. The agreement reflects a new era in streaming called "Streaming 2.0" that includes segmented subscription offerings, increased ARPU, and artist-centric adjustments to benefit artists with significant fanbases.

AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2024-12-23: Universal Music Group and Amazon Music ink new deal, including exclusive content… and with ‘Streaming 2.0’ at its heart - Music Business Worldwide
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Articles count: 2 Sent via mailing on December 21, 2024

Audius secures licensing deal with ICE for royalty payments & AI music startup legal battles

This newsletter is about Audius, a decentralized music service, finalizing a licensing deal with ICE to pay royalties to over 330,000 rightsholders globally. Additionally, it mentions the ongoing legal battles involving AI-music startups like Suno and Udio, as well as the copyright infringement case against AI firm Anthropic.

AI in MusicTech: 0.65: 2024-12-20: Music service Audius inks multi-territory ICE licensing deal AI in MusicTech: 0.65: 2024-12-20: Music publishers face setback in their Anthropic AI lawsuit
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Articles count: 3 Sent via mailing on December 20, 2024

"Blockchain Music Platform Audius: Securing Royalties for Rights Holders Worldwide"

This newsletter is about Audius, a blockchain-powered music platform, striking a licensing agreement with ICE to ensure royalties for over 330,000 rights holders globally. It also discusses the top Get Up Anthems from Los Angeles and criticizes Universal/Virgin Music Group's acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings, highlighting concerns about market consolidation in the music industry.

AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2024-12-19: Audius and ICE ink multi-territory licensing deal - Music Business Worldwide AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2024-12-19: The Game and D Smoke Curate Their Los Angeles Top 10 Get Up Anthems: See the List
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Articles count: 2 Sent via mailing on December 19, 2024

"YouTube's AI Deepfake Detection & SoundCloud's Pro Tools Subscription"

This newsletter is about YouTube's efforts to develop technology to identify AI deepfakes, partnering with talent agency CAA to test early-stage technology. Meanwhile, SoundCloud is introducing a new subscription tier called 'Artist' to offer pro-level tools and distribution at an affordable price for emerging musicians.

AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2024-12-18: YouTube inks deepfake-fighting partnership with talent agency CAA AI in MusicTech: 0.6: 2024-12-18: Revamped SoundCloud artist subscriptions include new $3.25 plan
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Articles count: 5 Sent via mailing on December 18, 2024

"Exciting Updates: YouTube's AI Tool, UK Copyright Consultation, SoundCloud Artist Subscription"

This newsletter is about YouTube partnering with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to develop a tool to identify AI-generated content, including deepfakes. The UK government has also launched a consultation on copyright and AI, seeking to give creators more control over their material. Additionally, SoundCloud has introduced a new affordable Artist subscription tier to support emerging musicians in distributing their music.

AI in MusicTech: 0.9: 2024-12-17: YouTube partners with Creative Artists Agency on AI deepfake recognition tools - Music Business Worldwide AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2024-12-17: UK government proposes copyright exception to help make UK attractive to AI companies as part of new consultation
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