Author: Zachary Gulino
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DDEX Wraps 36th Plenary Meeting and 2nd Creator Credit Summit
Summit Keynote Jimmy Jam:“Music sells everything but itself. Credits help music to sell itself.” 24 November 2020 –DDEX, the international standards-setting organization for the music industry, held its 36th Plenary Meeting and 2nd Creator Credit Summit over the course of two weeks in November, the first time the organization has…
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Billboard: This Memphis Label Avoided Pandemic Layoffs — Here’s How
Billboard interviewed Tony Alexander from MIME to discuss how they were able to weather the storm of covid and prevent layoffs while growing the company. Original Stax Records songwriter David Porter and 20-year business and legal veteran Tony Alexander launched their entertainment company, Made in Memphis Entertainment (MIME), in April…
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Beatroot Publishing Signs ‘Hip-Hop Princess’ Young Lyric to Publishing Deal
November 12, 2020 (Memphis, TN) – Beatroot Publishing — the music publishing arm of Black-owned distributor Beatroot Music, which recently celebrated its one-year anniversary, and part of the Made in Memphis Entertainment (MIME) family of companies — has signed a long-term publishing deal with “Hip-Hop Princess” and internet sensation Young…
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Jimmy Jam to Keynote DDEX’s Creator Credit Summit on 17 November
Free Online Series of Panels & Presentations held 17-19 November focused on ensuring proper credit to all involved in the Music Recording Process 9 November 2020 – The acclaimed producer and songwriter Jimmy Jam will kick off DDEX’s 2nd annual Creator Credit Summit on Tuesday 17 November at 17:00 GMT/…
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Commercial Appeal: Artist-centric vs. artist-focused: how to restore Memphis’ music industry spotlight | Opinion
Tony Alexander from MIME recently had an op-ed published in The Commercial Appeal discussing how the industry should be bringing more attention to Memphis, TN. Local politicians, music industry executives, artists, songwriters, producers, engineers, and more are all the trustees of our community’s hope, stewards of a music legacy, and…
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SonicScoop: Online Event Alert: DDEX 2nd Annual Creator Credit Summit, Nov. 17-19
SonicScoop covered the announcement of the upcoming DDEX Creator Credit Summit from November 17-19. Some conventions are mere gatherings, while others are true Summits. With it’s comprehensive agenda and expert panelists/presenters, the upcoming DDEX Creator Credit Summit lives up to its name. The event is free and open to all who have an…
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Beatroot Africa Enters Exclusive Deal with OnMobile South Africa
OnMobile to Deliver Beatroot Africa Ring Back Tones to Vodacom Customers October 27, 2020 (Johannesburg, South Africa) – Beatroot Africa has entered into an exclusive arrangement with OnMobile to deliver Vodacom ring back tones. Beatroot Africa will deliver custom-edited songs from their catalog. The company is a subsidiary of Beatroot…
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Jaybird October 2020 Newsletter
FanTracks Teams with Goo Goo Dolls for Concert Livestream and AR Movie Musical Jaybird just started working with FanTracks, a new live streaming and fan engagement platform co- founded by Barry Summers and Ty Roberts. On Saturday, FanTracks produced an exclusive concert livestream for the Goo Goo Dolls performing hits from across their…
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Distributor Beatroot Music Celebrates 1st Anniversary with Major Growth Milestones Driven by Artist-Focused Approach
October 15, 2020 (Memphis, TN) – Beatroot Music, the only Black-owned music distributor in the U.S. and part of the Made in Memphis Entertainment (MIME) family of companies, is celebrating a year of success in educating, nurturing, and growing the artist and music business community in Memphis while expanding its…
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DMG Clearances, Inc. Hires Entertainment Law & Business Veteran Sharon Edelson as Consultant
September 28, 2020 – DMG Clearances, Inc., the foremost service for global music rights clearances, has hired 30-plus-year entertainment business paralegal Sharon Edelson as a Consultant. In this role, she will assist with all clearances, including sync and master in all media (film, TV, internet, etc.), as well as review…