Music Industry Moves: Spotify and NMPA to Expand Direct-Licensing Audiovisual Opportunities for Indie Publishers

Spotify and the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) have together opened an “opt-in portal” for NMPA members to retain access to direct license agreements for expanded audiovisual rights in the United States. With a license, independent music publishers and songwriters will have access to higher royalty payouts. Spotify will also receive rights to build video […]