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CISAC publishes study on the economic impact of Generative AI in music and audiovisual industries
CISAC's global economic study shows the immense impact Gen AI is likely to have on creators. See the study here.
IMPF congratulates the College of Commissioners which has been confirmed by the European Parliament
IMPF congratulates the College of Commissioners which has been confirmed by the European Parliament and is expected to take office in early December. We look forward to working with those commissioners with relevant portfolios towards promoting an environment in which...
IMPF welcomes the final report of Australia’s Senate Select Committee on AI
Statement from IMPF IMPF welcomes the important findings in the final report of Australia's Senate Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence, which expressly recognises the 'unprecedented theft' of copyrighted works. We congratulate APRA AMCOS on its work to date on...
Company of the Month: Median Müzik Edisyon
Founded in the vibrant city of Istanbul, Median Müzik Edisyon offers a diverse array of services, including copyright administration, song pitching and placement, consulting and music production, all with a strong emphasis on quality. The company oversees the...
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IMPF Members and Board meet in Lisbon for GA and International Publishing Summit
IMPF held its General Assembly and hosted the International Publishing Summit in Lisbon last week. The current Board met face-to-face for both the first and last time as the new Board was elected to the Board of Directors College of 2022-2024. IMPF's new Capacity...
Statement of IMPF on Ukraine
Full Statement of IMPF on Ukraine; calls on all those within the music and licensing industry to immediately sever economic, business, political and socio-cultural ties with all Russian counterparts, members, companies, affiliates, and organisations. Appalled as we...
Statement from Annette Barrett President of IMPF on the 15h anniversary of ECSA
"I’m delighted to extend our congratulations to ECSA on the occasion of its 15th anniversary, that’s an impressive 15 years of advocating for the rights of songwriters, composer and authors. Our creative sector is a major contributor to the world economy and culture,...
National Governments, the European Commission and World Leaders Must Support European Cultural Organisations to Continue Collaboration with Ukraine at All Costs
The European Cultural Community is united in condemning the horrifying invasion of Ukraine by Russia. We deplore in the most absolute terms the damage caused to a free country and express our unwavering solidarity with the people of Ukraine – our friends, our...
IMPF receives EU grant to build capacity of independent publishers
New Project will empower independent publishers in the new music ecosystem, with benefits for IMPF members globally. See Press Release here.
Company of the Month: Hoodooh
Hoodooh is an Italian-based, young and independent music company specializing in music publishing, bespoke music production, artist management, administration, creative services for brands, licensing for film, TV, adv, games and all kinds of media. We’re musicians...
IMPF alongside organisations from a diverse range of sectors calls on the European Parliament not to miss the opportunity to create a more trustworthy internet
IMPF alongside organisations from a diverse range of sectors calls on the European Parliament not to miss the opportunity to create a more trustworthy internet. See Statement here.
IMPF launches Independent Music Publishing Global Market View 2021
Independent influence in digital music licensing key focus of latest study The International Music Publishers Forum (IMPF) has launched its second Independent Publishing Market View, which dissects the value of the independent music publishing industry, as well as the...
Creative Sector in Europe letter to Finland (the Finnish Ministry of Culture) commenting on the proposed legislation implementing the DSM Directive, and the suggested transposition of Article 17.
Creative Sector in Europe letter to Finland (the Finnish Ministry of Culture) commenting on the proposed legislation implementing the DSM Directive, and the suggested transposition of Article 17. See letter here.
IMPF joined the international cultural and creative sector in expressing serious concerns over the EU Council’s general approach on the Digital Services Act (DSA).
IMPF joined the international cultural and creative sector in expressing serious concerns over the EU Council's general approach on the Digital Services Act (DSA). See letter here.
Company of the month: CCS Rights Management
CCS Rights Management is a Toronto-based, global independent music company specializing in music publishing, rights administration, artist development, creative services, neighbouring rights management, royalty collection, synchronization, and licensing for film, TV,...
IMPF writes to President of Ukraine, regarding Bill N5572 and the collective management of music authors rights in Ukraine
IMPF joins the international community of songwriters and collective rights management organisations and asks for the speedy adoption and implementation of Bill N5572 which aims to rectify the shortcomings in the accreditation of collective management organisations in...
IMPF calls DSA – A MISSED OPPORTUNITY AND A STEP BACKWARDS
IMPF along with a broad coalition of organizations, representing the creative sector in Europe, write a letter raising serious concerns about the approach taken by the EU co-legislators on the Digital Services Act. See letter here.
IMPF Backs Credits Due Campaign
IMPF has backed the Credits Due campaign and pledges to actively promote the initiative among its global membership of some 100 independent music publishers. Credits Due is a campaign led by Abba’s Björn Ulvaeus, The Ivors Academy of Music Creators and The Music...
Music publishers made members of ZAiKS after 20-year battle
Music publishers made members of ZAiKS after 20-year battle Publishers will be elected to Board and Audit Committee of Polish society at next General Assembly IMPF is very pleased to confirm that music publishers will now be included in the membership of the Polish...
Company of the Month: Sentric Music Publishing
Sentric Music Group is a global independent Music Publishing company headquartered in Liverpool and with offices in London, Hamburg, New York and LA. Collectively Sentric’s portfolio of brands provide rights management services to over 200,000 songwriters and...
LyricFind and Musixmatch named as first Friends and Supporters of IMPF
IMPF has launched a new ‘Friends and Supporters’ category for companies wishing to work with independent music publishers – with LyricFind and Musixmatch the first to join. The “Friends and Supporters of IMPF” category is aimed at commercial companies whose mission is...
Company of the Month: Dancing Bear Publishing
DANCING BEAR PUBLISHING is a part of Dancing Bear Group and one of the biggest publishers in the region, sub-publisher of Warner/Chappell Music for Croatia, Macedonia and Bosnia & Herzegovina. Dancing Bear Publishing also sub-publishes and represents independent...
IMPF and IMPEL collaborate on Digital Licensing Handbook
IMPF and IMPEL are set to jointly publish a Digital Licensing Handbook, which will be available exclusively for the independent publisher members of the two organisations. Written by Jane Dyball – former CEO of MPA UK, MCPS and IMPEL, and a highly experienced...
Claiming a front row seat – the place of music in society
76 International, European & national music organisations including IMPF are “Claiming a front row seat for music” calling for policy makers to fully acknowledge the artistic, social and economic value of the music sector and to live up to these words in political...
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