Vicki Nauman is the founder and CEO of CrossBorderWorks, a music tech consulting and advisory firm she launched in 2014 with a portfolio of gaming companies, streaming platforms, apps, hardware, start ...

It's the morning of your biggest trade show. The exhibit hall is buzzing with coffee and conversation. You cue up some Spotify playlists—smooth jazz for the breakfast session, walk-on music for your ...

Why licensing matters: Using unlicensed music can trigger DMCA takedowns, muted VODs, or even account termination, regardless of intent or purchase history. Platform-specific rules: Twitch, YouTube, ...

The age of streaming has created huge incentives for publishers to exploit music copyrights. From Whitney Houston slot machines to Bing Crosby beer, here’s how stars’ work and likenesses are being ...

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - 2024/09/04: The American Federation of Musicians (AFM), a union representing over 70,000 musicians across the entertainment industry, rallies outside of Rockefeller Center as ...

For most of the past decade, debates about technology and music have revolved around regulation, lawsuits, and moral positioning. That framing is no longer sufficient. By 2026, the most consequential ...

Music licensing can be a tricky but essential part of running a choir. From performance rights to sheet music permissions, understanding the rules ensures legal compliance and fair compensation for ...

The social media platform says it was pressured into licensing agreements for songs “at inflated rates.” In 2023, publishers sued the company for copyright violations. By Ben Sisario X, the social ...