Publishers scored paydays of up to $2.5 million this year, with Sony Music Publishing Group leading the pack with 14 synchs.
Also this week: Walk Off Entertainment pacts with Virgin, Capitol CMG strikes a partnership with faith-based label LASAL and more.
Platforms like Soundstripe are working to make music licensing simpler for content creators, which could help grow the U.S. synch market.
For labels and publishers, placing a song on the right sports stage can give it new life — and pay dividends.
While work resumes, studios have signaled they will pull back on new content.
Merck Mercuriadis' company gains a partner in film and TV through Beatclub's opportunities portal.
