ASCAP paid out a record $1.76bn to songwriters and publishers in 2025
US performance rights organization ASCAP has reported its revenue and royalty payout numbers for 2025, with both figures hitting all-time ...
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ASCAP, BMI and SOCAN will now accept registrations of ‘partially’ AI-generated musical works
US PROs ASCAP and BMI, and Canada’s SOCAN, jointly announced today (October 28) what they call an “alignment” of their ...
In ‘landmark’ move, SESAC and GMR join ASCAP and BMI’s ‘Songview’ copyright database, expanding platform to 38m+ works
In December 2020, US PROs ASCAP and BMI launched a public performance copyright database called Songview, described at the time ...
ASCAP secures ‘higher rates’ in settlement with US radio broadcasters
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has reached a settlement agreement with the Radio Music License Committee ...
Sony Music Publishing wins 2025 Publisher of the Year at ASCAP Pop Music Awards
Sony Music Publishing and its songwriters were recognized for their achievements in pop music at ASCAP’s 2025 Pop Music Awards ...
Nicole George-Middleton promoted to EVP & Head of Creative Membership at ASCAP
The American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has promoted Nicole George-Middleton to Executive Vice President & Head of ...
ASCAP, BMI, GMR, and SESAC have their say in US Copyright Office’s PRO inquiry…
The United States Copyright Office (USCO) has the PRO market in its crosshairs.In February, the USCO launched a significant inquiry ...
ASCAP warns US creative economy ‘will be undermined’ if copyright laws loosened for AI developers
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has added its voice to the growing chorus in the music ...
