Author: Zachary Gulino
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Startup Canada Podcast: Lyrics That Matter: Combining Tech and Music with Darryl Ballantyne
Darryl Ballantyne was recently featured on the Startup Canada Podcast talking about LyricFind, his entrepreneurial journey, and more. Darryl Ballantyne, Founder and CEO of LyricFind, shares his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of music licensing, and the innovative solutions his company provides to the music industry. – Startup Canada
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Unlimited Supply Podcast: Indie Publishers Unite! — Marc Caruso has an Axe to Grind
Marc Caruso recently led an axe-grinder episode of the daily Unlimited Supply podcast discussing why Indie Publishers must unite.
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AIMP Announces Holiday Parties in New York, Los Angeles, and Nashville, Reveals Year-End Award Recipients
NY Chapter to honor Seth Saltzman of ASCAP; LA Chapter to honor Glow Music Group and Kathy Spanberger of Peermusic November 22, 2024 (Los Angeles, Nashville, New York) – The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) has announced this year’s slate of holiday parties in New York on December 3,…
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DataArt: Who Owns Music Rights: Understanding Music Ownership with DDEX
DataArt put together a comprehensive breakdown of the intricacies of music ownership and the pivotal role which DDEX standards play in streamlining the process. In today’s music business landscape, managing music rights and ensuring accurate royalty distribution has become increasingly complex. To make sure that music rights are properly managed,…
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The Future of What Episode #239 — Ensuring Ethical AI Use With AI:OK’s Dr. Martin Clancy
The Music Business Association’s President, Portia Sabin interviewed AI:OK’s Martin Clancy to discuss ethical AI and who AI:OK is. The misuse of generative AI tech has already tested the status quo of music distribution & streaming, with DSPs being flooded with thousands of fraudulent tracks meant to siphon royalties away…
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Billboard Op-Ed: Why It’s Time for Indie Publishers to Get Angry
Marc Caruso wrote a new op-ed published in Billboard titled, “Why It’s Time for Indie Publishers to Get Angry.” In the op-ed, explains the disadvantages that indie music publishers are facing and will continue to face in 2025, including licensing and financial disadvantages compared to majors, increasing competition and costs,…
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Symphonic Distribution Partners with Rivet to Increase Superfans and D2C Revenue for Artists Using Best-in-Class AI Marketing
Pioneers in Their Respective Fields Join Forces to Establish an Unprecedented Tech Advantage for Artists Promoting Their Music and Growing Superfan Communities November 14, 2024 (Tampa, FL) – Symphonic Distribution, a leading music technology and services company for independent labels, managers, and artists, has furthered its mission of empowering its…
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Creative Industries News: Vistex joins DDEX as a full member
Creative Industries News covered the recent announcement that Vistex has joined DDEX as a full member! Vistex, a software solutions provider for the music industry, has joined DDEX, the London-based international standards-setting organisation dedicated to improving the exchange of data and information across the music industry.“As a full member, Vistex…
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DDEX Announces Vistex Has Joined Industry Standards-Setting Organization As Full Member
New York, NY (13 November, 2024) – DDEX, the international standards-setting organization dedicated to improving the exchange of data and information across the music industry, has announced that Vistex, a global leader in enterprise software solutions for the music industry, specializing in managing copyright, licensing, royalties and other revenue and…
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Tipalti Case Study: Symphonic Distribution Scales Royalty Payments with Tipalti Mass Payments
Tipaltic recently put together a case study around how Symphonic Distribution uses their platform to scale their royalty payments to users. Symphonic Distribution is, first and foremost, a technology company—developing innovative digital solutions that empower creators to take their music global and ensure they’re properly compensated for every sale, stream,…
