Sony Music Publishing ups Michael Riggs to SVP, licensing & income tracking

Sony Music Publishing has promoted Michael Riggs to senior vice president, licensing and income tracking, effective immediately. Based out of SMP’s Nashville office, Riggs will continue to report to Sony Music Publishing’s executive vice president, worldwide administration, Dale Esworthy. In this elevated position, Riggs will focus on strengthening tracking operations ...

The Other Songs teams with BRIT School for live event featuring Justin Tranter and Cathy Dennis

Sony Music Publishing launches in the Philippines

Groove Bound Songs signs Erica Avenue's Romy Jones and Jarrah Eisner

Sony Music Publishing promotes Greg Prata to CFO

BMG seals publishing deal with "songwriting legend" Gary Barlow

Gary Barlow has signed a new publishing deal with BMG. Announced today (February 17), the deal covers Take That legend Barlow’s entire catalogue, both past and future and ...

ASCAP revenue collections up 6% in 2025

ASCAP has reported record-breaking revenue collections and royalty distributions in 2025. The PRO (performing rights organisation) delivered $1.945 billion in revenue in 2025, an increase of 6% year-on-year.

Kobalt to provide global royalty collection and songwriter funding to Geo Music Group

Kobalt has unveiled a new partnership with London-based publishing company Geo Music Group. The agreement encompasses funding for international songwriters and worldwide administration services, enabling Geo Music Group’s ...

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