March 13th, 2025: AMM News Playback: Last Call!
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Songtradr Introduces 'Smart Sync' Digital Rights Management Tool
Songtradr has launched 'Smart Sync,' an advanced digital rights management solution designed to enhance music licensing efficiency across platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. This tool aims to expand revenue opportunities for rights holders by facilitating seamless global synchronization.
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'Saturday Night Live's' Influence on Music Streaming and Artist Engagement
A comprehensive analysis reveals how performances on 'Saturday Night Live' have historically boosted artists' streaming numbers and audience engagement, underscoring the show's role in music promotion. By Harry Levin
Believe Surpasses $1 Billion in 2024, Marking 11.5% Annual Revenue Growth
Believe reports a record-breaking year with over 800 billion global streams, expansion into new markets like Japan and Indonesia, and strategic acquisitions, reflecting its robust growth in the digital music distribution sector.
Bria Secures $40 Million to Enhance AI-Generated Music Attribution
Bria plans to extend its patented attribution technology to AI-generated music, ensuring data owners receive compensation based on their influence on AI outputs, aiming for ethical AI content creation.
Lyor Cohen Discusses YouTube's Growth, AI Integration, and Music Videos
YouTube's Global Head of Music, Lyor Cohen, highlights the platform's milestone of reaching 125 million paid subscribers, the evolving landscape of music videos, and the potential of artificial intelligence in music content creation.
BMI Introduces 'Spark' Program to Support Music Creators
BMI launches 'Spark,' offering songwriters, composers, and producers access to industry tools, educational resources, and wellness services, aiming to support artists at every career stage.
Blackstone Unveils Recognition Music Group, Rebranding Music Assets
Blackstone rebrands its music holdings as Recognition Music Group, consolidating 45,000 songs under a new identity and signaling potential future acquisitions to enhance its music portfolio.
Metallica's Mexico City Concert Available on Apple's Vision Pro
Apple announces an immersive Metallica concert experience for its Vision Pro headset, featuring performances from the band's M72 World Tour finale, utilizing Apple's immersive video technology for an enhanced viewing experience.
Sony Music Sues University of Southern California Over Unlicensed Music Use
Sony Music files a lawsuit against USC, alleging unauthorized use of over 170 songs in promotional videos for the university's athletics program, seeking substantial damages for copyright infringement.
Billy Corgan Interviews Songwriter Diane Warren on Creative Process
Billy Corgan engages in a candid conversation with renowned songwriter Diane Warren, discussing her work ethic, creative process, and perspectives on the evolving music industry.