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Harry Fox Agency Partners with MediaNet For Administration Services
The Harry Fox Agency, Inc. (HFA) has announced that it will provide its Administration Services to MediaNet, a leading provider of premium digital media content
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Publishers Sue LimeWire For “Massive” Copyright Infringement
Eight members of the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) have filed a lawsuit against LimeWire for copyright infringement of their musical works “on a massive scale.”
Songwriters and Authors Unite to Protect Termination Rights
The Authors Guild and The Songwriters Guild of America (SGA) told the U.S. Copyright Office on Friday that there is an urgent need to eliminate a potential “gap” in termination rights granted under the Copyright Act
Music Publishing
NMPA Announces Sen. Lamar Alexander as 2010 President’s Award Honoree
The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) will present its 2010 President’s Award to U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee
Warner/Chappell Music Signs John Paul Jones And Joshua Homme To Worldwide Administration Agreement
Global music publisher Warner/Chappell Music has announced it has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with two members of the newly-formed rock group, Them Crooked Vultures: renowned artists John Paul Jones and Joshua Homme
Record Labels
Universal Music Distribution Promotes Mitch Rotter to Sr VP, Marketing and Product Development
Mitch Rotter has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Marketing and Product Development for Universal Music Distribution (UMD), the major label distribution division of Universal Music Group Distribution
Costa Pilavachi Appointed Sr VP, Classical Artists & Repertoire for Universal
Costa Pilavachi has been appointed Senior Vice President, Classical Artists & Repertoire, for Universal Music Group International (UMGI), effective immediately
People
Michael Knox Joins peermusic as Senior Creative Director
Producer and music executive Michael Knox has joined peermusic as Senior Creative Director
Universal Music Group Announces Senior International Appointments For Ash, Monteiro and Antippas
Universal Music Group has announced three senior international appointments for George Ash, Sandy Monteiro and Vico Antippas