This week in publishing news: WCM signs Oliver Tree and Reservoir acquires the publishing catalog of Mannie Fresh.
The singer, songwriter, and producer's announcement unites both her recorded music and publishing under the UMG umbrella.
The 2023 AIMP Nashville Country Awards were held Wednesday at Music City's Ryman Auditorium.
Deal to buy company from Utopia Music values Sentric at €47 million and is first step in “a global and comprehensive publishing offer," Believe CEO says.
Also, MusicBird acquired Midge Ure's catalog, Position Music joined forces with Big Noise Music, and more.
The company acquired a 100% interest in Ender’s publishing copyrights in all songs in her catalogue, including Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's global hit song.
The German-owned publisher and label reported its 2022 revenues rose nearly 31% to 866 million euros ($912.6 million).
Tuesday's decision, which also awarded BMI an expanded revenue base, marks the first such rate increase since 1998.
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The cuts hit the company's CD Baby, Downtown Publishing, Songtrust and DMH divisions with many affecting publishing-related roles.
