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Spotify and music publishers launch direct licensing portal. Spotify and the National Music Publishers' association announced Monday the launch of an Opt-In Portal enabling over 2,800 independent music publishers to negotiate direct licensing agreements for expanded audiovisual rights in the United States, marking a détente in a yearslong dispute over royalty payments. #Spotify #MusicIndustry #NMPA #Songwriters #Licensing #Streaming #Royalties https://www.perplexity.ai/...
Spotify and NMPA Announce Agreement to Expand Direct-Licensing Audiovisual Opportunities for Independent Publishers — Spotify
Today, Spotify and the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) launched a new Opt-In Portal for NMPA members to enter into a direct license agreement for expanded audiovisual rights in the US. These new agreements mean higher royalty payouts for independent music publishers and songwrite..
https://newsroom.spotify.com/2025-11-11/spotify-nmpa-independent-publisher-licensing/
2 months ago
Spotify teams with major labels on AI music tools Spotify announced Thursday a groundbreaking collaboration with the world's three largest music companies to develop "artist-first" artificial intelligence tools that prioritize creator rights and fair compensation. The partnership with Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, independent music representative Merlin, and distributor Believe marks a significant shift toward industry-wide cooperation on AI technology in music #Spotify #MusicAI #artificialintelligence #MusicTechnology #AIinMusic #MusicIndustry #ArtistRights https://www.perplexity.ai/...
Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Merlin, and Believe to Partner With Spotify to Develop Artist-First AI Music Products — Spoti..
AI technology is advancing quickly, bringing both new creative possibilities and challenges for the music industry. It’s critical for the music industry to join forces and act together to protect creativity while enabling innovation. Stamping out the worst outcomes of Gen AI is an essential piece of..
https://newsroom.spotify.com/2025-10-16/artist-first-ai-music-spotify-collaboration/