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Musicians determine success through a blend of qualitative and quantitative factors, tailored to individual goals and industry norms. Financial earnings from album sales, streaming royalties, concert tickets, and merchandise are primary indicators. Chart performance on platforms like Billboard and iTunes reflects popularity, while streaming and sales numbers on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube provide measurable success. Critical acclaim from music critics and publications, along with awards and nominations from prestigious bodies like the Grammys, also signal success. A large, engaged fan base and extensive media coverage further validate a musician's impact. Personal fulfillment and artistic satisfaction are crucial, as is the influence and impact their music has on peers and culture. Tour success, measured by attendance and revenue, indicates strong audience connection, while collaboration opportunities with notable artists and brands highlight industry recognition. Ultimately, longevity and sustained relevance mark true success, showing the artist's ability to adapt and thrive over time. Each musician's definition of success varies, reflecting their unique aspirations and career stages.

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Paying out an additional £6 million (approx. USD $7.7 million) in royalties from online services - “UK-based royalty collection society PRS for Music says it will be paying out an additional GBP £6 million (approx. USD $7.7 million) in royalties from online services to songwriters and composers annually, thanks to a reduction in its administration rate. The collection society said it’s reducing its admin rate on multi-territory online (MTOL) royalties by 20% – from a 10% rate to an 8% rate – as a result of the CMO “surpassing its targets, delivering historic distributions and revenues, and becoming a billion-pound society.” Announced at its 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) today (June 4), PRS estimates the reduction will see £1.5 million more paid out to members in each of its quarterly royalty distributions starting from October this year.” #PRS #CMOs #UK #MusicRoyaties #Songwriters #Composers #MusicPublishing #Music #MusicBusiness #Musica #MusicIndustry #Musique #Musik #MusicBiz

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“In a groundbreaking move, the Recording Industry Association of America just announced lawsuits brought by labels including Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group Recordings, and Warner Records against AI music generators Udio and Suno, accusing them of copyright infringement. The lawsuits claim Suno and Udio’s software steals music to “spit out” similar work and ask for compensation of $150,000 per work. This case underscores the ongoing battle between the music industry and generative AI companies over the unauthorized use of copyrighted material. The RIAA lawsuit highlights that Udio and Suno’s models are trained on copyrighted music without permission, a fact admitted by Udio’s CEO and co-founder, David Ding. According to court documents, Ding has stated that Udio’s high-quality outputs are the result of training on “publicly available and high-quality music” obtained from the internet. This admission forms the crux of the plaintiffs' argument that Udio’s outputs are derivative works of copyrighted recordings. For instance, using a prompt like “my tempting 1964 girl Smokey sing Hitsville soul pop” and excerpting lyrics from The Temptations, Udio generated a track titled “Sunshine Melody,” which closely resembles the copyrighted song “My Girl” by The Temptations (all tracks have now been deleted by Udio). The plaintiffs have provided side-by-side transcriptions of the musical scores to demonstrate the similarities in melody, chords, and backing vocals, proving that Udio’s outputs are not merely inspired by but copied from the original recordings. The lawsuit further reveals a pattern where users of Udio’s service could generate outputs with vocal replicas of specific artists by entering prompts based on genres and descriptors of copyrighted recordings from online music databases like RateYourMusic.com. 404Media demonstrated this technique, showing how Udio and Suno’s services could replicate specific artists' vocals, reinforcing the argument that their models use copyrighted material without authorization.” Read the full article for more: #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Suno #Udio #RIAA #Sony #SonyMusicEntertainment #UniversalMusicGroup #UMG #WarnerRecords #Legal #IP #IntelectualProperty #Copyright #CopyrightLaw #CopyrightInfrigement #DerechoDeAutor #DroitdAuteur #Music #MusicBusiness #Musica #MusicIndustry #Musique #Musik #MusicBiz #Creators #Songs #SoundRecordings #Tech #Technology #GenerativeAi #GeAi

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2023 Results: #Sacem announces another year of growth! 🚀 Our strategy, focused on securing the fairest value in all our agreements and modernizing our tools, has resulted in increased collections and distributed royalties for our members, mandates, and creators worldwide. 📈 This performance, like last year, is largely driven by digital, with a 13% increase compared to 2022 👏. However, beyond these positive results, we remain vigilant about preserving our members' rights in this ecosystem. For many creators, digital technology is still not sufficiently lucrative, as a limited number of artists benefit from most of the listening. This is why we renegotiated key agreements in 2023 with Apple Music, Spotify, and Deezer, and renewed several SVOD contracts. We are also very proud to have been the only authors' society in the world to conduct an impact analysis of the #ArtistCentric distribution model with Deezer. We will continue to develop high value-added services for our members' benefit, such as #MusicStart, a 100% digital service dedicated to creators who want to obtain proof of origin for their creations. Since its launch in 2022, more than 130,000 works are now protected. We will continue to simplify its operating rules for all players in the value chain. Sacem 3.0, closer to and more supportive of its members, and more innovative than ever! Discover our results here: https://bit.ly/3V4AECw #DigitalTechnology #Innovation

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Music Videos? Do you watch them? This article discusses whether it makes sense for artists to still create them... If you're a big artist, Yes, you absolutely should. Otherwise, I would let the streams lead and take it from there. If they pop off like Dasha's "Austin", then go make that video and get those YouTube Streaming Dollas!

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Welcome to our new Podcast "Unveiling the Entertainment Industry" (June 1, 2024) where we dive into the multifaceted world of entertainment while shining a light on the often-overlooked struggles and mental health challenges within the industry. Join us as we navigate the glitz and glamour alongside the grit and vulnerability of those who bring our favorite movies, music, and TV shows to life. From sharing personal experiences to exploring the broader societal impact, we tackle topics ranging from the pressures of fame and artistic burnout to the stigma surrounding mental health in Hollywood and beyond. In each episode, we engage in candid conversations with industry professionals, artists, and experts, offering insights into their creative journeys and the battles they've faced along the way. Whether it's discussing the portrayal of mental health in film, the impact of social media on artist well-being, or strategies for self-care in an industry that never sleeps, we aim to foster empathy, understanding, and resilience. So, whether you're a fan, an aspiring artist, or simply someone who believes in the power of storytelling to heal and inspire, join us on our podcast as we navigate the intersection of entertainment and mental health with compassion, honesty, and hope. Subscribe to our channel, so you don't miss any episodes! To see the promo: https://lnkd.in/eHC8qeHZ See you there!!! 😊

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An interesting update on what Disney's streaming division profit might mean for the TV industry from Guy Bisson at Ampere Analysis "Disney's results show that that transition [from linear to streaming] is now in full swing: as with other studios (and linear channel businesses around the world), Disney's linear business is in fairly sharp decline (revenues dropped 10% in the past six months against a year earlier). There is no going back from here." Could it mean an end to this cost cutting round and a cautious return to investing in new originals? "One thing that has never changed about the on-demand streaming model, though, is its voracious appetite for fresh content. Original production is a key part of that and with pressure now easing on costs, some resurgence of original production must surely follow." Let's hope this is corner turned! Read the full article below for this and other interesting insights.....

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The visions and opportunities that God is not only bringing to me…but also showing me how to bring those to others. These are life changing moments. When you hear about this one…🥹🤯🙏🏾 As mentioned…at this point, you can’t afford not to work with me. But also…yesterday’s price…you know the rest. 🤣 Let’s go! #sync #levelup #synclicensing #musicbusiness #networking #musicmarketing #custommusic

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There is a process to everything.

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The Hollywood Reporter annual roundtable video series provides a candid peek behind the curtain to reveal how entertainment professionals really feel and what they go through to bring filmed entertainment to the world. These conversations are divided into TV drama actresses, TV drama actors, TV comedy actresses, TV comedy actors, film actresses, film actors, directors, film producers, TV producers, writers, documentarians, animators, songwriters, and stand-up comics. https://lnkd.in/g2vcnkGz The reason I'm posting about this is the anti-Hollywood reaction I received to a recent post. I happily wrote about the end of the remaining Hollywood strike threat, and the reaction was unexpected in both numbers and antagonism. The post received over 20,000 views, 152 reactions (all positive), 10 reposts, and 32 comments (including replies). Of the 32 comments, 18 were critical, even hostile. Examples included: "It's clear that people don't need Hollywood, and that Hollywood still hasn't gotten the message." "I personally could NOT care less about the whole Hollywood entertainment industry. It can burn to the ground for all I care" "Hollywood is a wasteland, and most of the U.S. knows this." "My wish is that Hollywood actors all leave the US like they were supposed to." "Seems like Hollywood is rapidly becoming exponentially irrelevant." In a way, I was grateful to be enlightened on the opinion some people have about the industry I love. Understanding this perspective is important as I continue to make entertainment content and to present that content to the world. I was also thankful for the opportunity to have a (mostly) civil and open exchange of thoughts, and a chance to explain that the perception of working professionals in film and television does not coincide with my first-hand view of the hard-working, dedicated, and often struggling folks who make up the vast majority of the industry. Even the A-list people I've had the pleasure to have met and worked with have been genuinely humble and normal, just fellow coworkers. The Hollywood Reporter roundtables demonstrate, from the source, what a challenge it is to have any success in this business, and the pleasant, positive attitudes of those who have been able to do so, at least with their latest projects.

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‼️I'm thrilled to announce that I will be joining Level Up Music Productions, Corp for their first-ever Virtual Sync Conference on August 3rd, 2024! 🎉 Get your tickets now at: https://lnkd.in/eH827tZx I'll be sharing insights into trailer music production, and I can't wait to connect with fellow music creators. Attending conferences like this can be a game-changer for your career in sync licensing. Here are 7 reasons why you should join us: 1. Expand Your Network: Meet industry professionals, music supervisors, and fellow creators who can open doors to new opportunities. 2. Gain Insights: Learn from experts about the latest trends and techniques in sync licensing. 3. Improve Your Craft: Attend workshops and panels that provide valuable knowledge to enhance your music production skills. 4. Stay Updated: Keep up with the evolving landscape of sync in today’s market. 5. Legal Knowledge: Understand the essentials of entertainment law to protect your work. 6. Mental Health & Music: Learn how to balance creativity with mental well-being. 7. Monetize Your Music: Discover strategies to effectively monetize your compositions in ads, TV, and film. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your brand and make impactful connections. Get your tickets now at: https://lnkd.in/eH827tZx #musicbusiness #musicproduction #synclicensing #musicconference

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DMN Pro’s latest trove of exclusive data — sourced from actual mechanical payments receipts and documents — gives us the closest look yet at how Spotify’s mechanical royalty payments compare to other streaming platforms in the United States. Here's our latest DMN Pro Report📊: https://lnkd.in/euj-USv2 📌 Visit dmn.pro to learn more and subscribe. #musicindustry #musicbusiness #musicnews #musicindustrynews #musicdata #musicanalytics #musicresearch #musicstreaming #musicroyalties #royalties #mechanicalroyalties

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