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The Hub is a dedicated space for IMPF members to share their own announcements, achievements and views with the wider independent music publishing community. Members can submit press releases, opinion pieces and other editorial content directly to the Hub, where it will be reviewed and published as part of IMPF’s industry-facing editorial platform, with selected content also syndicated through Independent Music Insider to help extend its reach across the wider music business.

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Submission to the European Commission Consultation on Article 17

Sep 11, 2020

On behalf of its members, the IMPF has submitted a detailed contribution to the European Commission Consultation. IMPF submission on Targeted Consultation Article 17 of the Directive of Copyright in the Digital Single Market. IMPF has also responded to the Targeted...

WIPO and Music Rights Awareness Foundation to Collaborate in Favour of Creators

Aug 11, 2020

WIPO and the Music Rights Awareness Foundation have joined forces to support creators around the world in ensuring they are recognized and fairly remunerated for their work by increasing knowledge and awareness of their intellectual property (IP) rights. Read more...

Google Removes all Danish Music from YouTube

Aug 4, 2020

Google uses its total dominance in Denmark and announces it will remove all Danish music on YouTube unless Koda reduces by 70% the money it pays to songwriters and composers. Read More.

CISAC and WIPO announce New Repertoire Data Agreement to Support Collective Management Organizations

Jul 30, 2020

WIPO Director General Francis Gurry and CISAC Director General Gadi Oron signed an agreement that will allow CMOs to manage their repertoire and share it with other CMOs beyond their borders using CISAC’s CIS-Net international repertoire database. Read more here.