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  • Downtown Music Publishing strikes deal to represent Biz Markie catalog and name, image & likeness rights
  • Downtown Music Publishing Inks Broad-Based Biz Markie Pact, Including All-Important NIL Rights
  • Jeremy Erlich’s Alta Music Group launches publishing division led by Zeb Berg

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

Downtown Music Publishing strikes deal to represent Biz Markie catalog and name, image & likeness rights

Deal covers publishing administration and sync licensing, alongside representation of the late artist's NIL rights. Source

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digitalmusicnews.com /1 month ago

Downtown Music Publishing Inks Broad-Based Biz Markie Pact, Including All-Important NIL Rights

Downtown Music Publishing announces a new deal to represent the catalog of hip-hop pioneer Biz Markie, including name, image, and likeness rights. Downtown Music Publishing (DMP) h...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 day ago

Jeremy Erlich’s Alta Music Group launches publishing division led by Zeb Berg

Sony Music Publishing will support and administer Alta Publishing worldwide. Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /2 weeks ago

Virgin Music Group unveils new global leadership team across six regions, integrating Downtown executives

It follows VMG's $775 million acquisition of Downtown, which completed in February. Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

FUGA renews global distribution partnership with Insomniac Music Group

Downtown Music-owned FUGA first struck its partnership with Insomniac Music Group in November 2022. Source

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wealthprofessional.ca /2 weeks ago

Songwriting assets back in focus as HarbourView snaps up Grammy Award winners’ songs

Publisher's share of chart-defining compositions acquired as Newark IP firm pushes deeper into music's alternative asset boom

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

US music publishing revenues hit $7.3B in 2025, NMPA reveals at Annual Meeting honoring P!nk, Julian Bunetta and Harvey...

NMPA Chief Legal Officer and Chief Operating Officer Danielle Aguirre said publishing outpaced the growth of recorded music for the fourth year in a row. Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /2 weeks ago

Sony Music Publishing wins Publisher of the Year at 2026 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards

SMP songwriters were recognized across 27 of ASCAP's top-performing R&B, hip-hop and gospel songs of the past year. Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /2 days ago

BMG acquires remaining interests in Hal David, John Lee Hooker and ARC Music publishing catalogs

BMG says deal gives it full ownership of landmark publishing catalogs spanning Blues, Rock & Roll, Soul, Pop, and classic American songwriting Source

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digitalmusicnews.com /1 month ago

NMPA Brokers Industry-Wide Publishing Licenses with Udio, Klay Media

At its 2026 Annual Meeting, NMPA announces industry-wide publishing deals with two AI music companies, Udio and Klay Media. During its Annual Meeting at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tull...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

Universal Music Publishing Group unveils new brand identity

'Our new brand is about celebrating the enduring power of songwriting and giving it a clear voice, a lasting home, and a stronger future,' said UMPG Chairman and CEO Jody Gerson So...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

Global Music Rights sues Music Choice, alleging ‘willful’ copyright infringement of 95 songs after its license expired

Founded in 2013 by Irving Azoff, GMR represents just over 175 songwriters and their publishers Source

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variety.com /1 month ago

Music Industry Moves:НЏ Interpol Signs With Partisan Records; Universal Music Publishing Unveils New Logo

Long-running New York City band Interpol have announced their first album in four years, “This Mirror Weighs a Ton,” which arrives Aug. 28 and also will be their first for Partisan...

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digitalmusicnews.com /2 days ago

BMG Acquires Remaining Interests in Hal David, John Lee Hooker, ARC Music Catalogs

BMG acquires the remaining interests in the landmark songwriting works of the publishing catalogs of Hal David, John Lee Hooker, and ARC Music. BMG has announced its acquisition of...

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digitalmusicnews.com /3 weeks ago

HarbourView Snags Plum IP from Max Martin + Shellback Songwriting Duo

HarbourView Equity Partners announces a strategic partnership with powerhouse songwriting duo Shellback and Max Martin. IP-focused investment firm HarbourView Equity Partners has a...

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louderthanthemusic.com /1 week ago

News: David Spencer Re-Signs Exclusive Publishing Deal with Essential Music Publishing

Five-time GMA Dove Award-nominated, RIAA Gold and Platinum-selling songwriter and producer David Spencer has re-signed an exclusive publishing deal with Essential Music Publishing,...

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digitalmusicnews.com /3 weeks ago

Sony Music Publishing Scandinavia Acquires Sound Pollution Songs Catalog

Sony Music Publishing Scandinavia announces its acquisition of the rights to Sound Pollution Songs’ catalog of approximately 5,000 works. Sony Music Publishing Scandinavia has anno...

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digitalmusicnews.com /1 month ago

Music Biz 2026: Inside the Future of Music Rights, Sync Licensing, and AI Innovation

 Digital Music News and Open On Sunday returned to Atlanta for Music Biz 2026 at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel. Industry leaders, executives, artists, and tech innovators...

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digitalmusicnews.com /6 days ago

What Cinq Legal Battle? Reservoir Media Scoops Up T.I. Publishing and Recorded Catalog Stakes Under Partnership Deal

Another day, another high-profile song-rights play – this time from Reservoir Media, which has scooped up T.I.’s publishing catalog and a piece of his non-Atlantic recordings. New...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /3 weeks ago

Sony Music Publishing Scandinavia acquires Sound Pollution Songs catalog of around 5,000 works

The acquired catalog includes works performed by acts including Sabaton, Twilight Force, Wormwood, Bonafide, Elaine, Foredoom and Rexoria. Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /8 hours ago

Done deal: Sony Music Publishing completes acquisition of Recognition Music Group’s catalog

Sony Music Publishing already administered the Recognition catalog before completing the acquisition. Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /2 weeks ago

Reservoir strikes joint venture with Latin music company TU Publishing

Reservoir will serve as the publisher for all current and future writers signed to TU Publishing Source

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digitalmusicnews.com /5 days ago

Latest Music Industry Hires: Suno, ADA, Believe, Pro Athlete Community, Sony Music Publishing, A2IM, More

Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of July 10th, 2026. If you have a job shuffle to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to news@digitalmusic...

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coghive.com /1 week ago

Platinum-selling Songwriter & Producer David Spencer Re-signs Exclusive Publishing Deal With Essential Music Publish...

COGHIVE COGHIVE - Download Latest & Free Gospel Music for 2025 Five-time GMA Dove Award-nominated, RIAA Gold and Platinum-selling songwriter and producer David Spencer has re-...

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