SYNC NEWS in 60: August 29 - September 5, 2025
AMPLIFIED NEWS HEADLINES in Sync, Licensing, Music Publishing & Brand Partnerships
This week’s headlines are all about untangling the red tape—whether that's democratizing licensing, leveling up fan tools, or backing creators with clearer publishing pipelines. Delivery matters, and it's getting faster.
Global Rights + Music Administration
India to Launch Centralised Digital Music Licensing Registry by October
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) in India will roll out a unified digital licensing registry by October 2025. The registry—shaped in collaboration with rights societies—is designed to simplify music licensing processes, reduce disputes, and boost live event sustainability.
The Economic Times
Streaming + Fan Experience
YouTube Music Rolls Out ‘Taste Match’ Playlists, Comments & Concert Alerts
To celebrate its 10th year, YouTube Music launched shared Taste Match playlists that update daily based on joint listening habits—think Spotify Blend. Fans can now also comment directly on albums/playlists and receive alerts about upcoming concerts, merch drops, and music milestones, thanks to the expanded Bandsintown integration.
Android Central
Publishing + Artist Support
Spotify & Kobalt Ink U.S. Licensing Deal to Boost Songwriter Returns
Spotify has struck a multi-year licensing agreement with independent publisher Kobalt in the U.S. The deal aims to enhance transparency and potentially improve payouts for songwriters—marking a gradual shift away from bundled royalty models.
🔥 WRAP‑UP INSIGHT
Sync, publishing, and rights are entering Phase 2 of modernization. It’s not just about placing music—it’s about making clarity and access the new baseline. If your songs are fast, clean, and discoverable, you’re not just in the sync game—you’re leading it.
Drop your thoughts in the comments and tag someone who needs to track these shifts. Stay tuned, stay sync’d.
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