New York, NY – May 26, 2009 RightsFlow, Inc., the leading mechanical licensing and royalty solutions company representing labels, distributors and music services, announces the addition of Kim Gerlach, Esq. as Manager of Licensing. Ms. Gerlach will oversee licensing operations for international publishers and domestic publishers for the more 1,500 clients represented by the company.

Ms. Gerlach strengthens RightsFlow’s global licensing and royalties capabilities, bringing to RightsFlow formal legal training, years of music industry licensing experience and German fluency
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New York, NY – May 23, 2009 – The royalty processing and licensing company RightsFlow has formed a strategic partnership with Muzak to help manage the latter’s licensing and accounting. RightsFlow, a New York-based company that launched in October 2007, will supplement the efforts of Muzak’s in-house licensing staff. The deal comes three months after the Fort Mill, S.C.-based Muzak, which provides music to 400,000 retail stores, filed Feb. 10 for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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Title: AIMP Panels
Location: Los Angeles, California
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Description: Panelist/Moderator: Patrick Sullivan, President of RightsFlow (Panelist)

Summary:

What Every Music Publisher Needs to Know: Profiting from the New Business Rules for Interactive Streaming, DPDs and Limited Downloads. Music Reports, Inc. is handling music licenses in these areas for My Space, Microsoft, Media New, LALA (joint venture with Warner Music Group), Slacker, and other major interactive companies. Our panel of experts will discuss the issues, risks, variables and options to enable publishers to make informed choices in protecting their copyrights and preserving their income streams.

Other Panelists:

Thomas A. White, Consultant (Moderator)

Ronald H. Gertz, Founder, Music Reports

Les Watkins, Senior Vice President, Music Reports

Gary L. Churgin, President and CEO, The Harry Fox Agency

Date: 2009-05-21

Title: New York Women In Film & Television Panel
Location: New York, NY
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Description: Panelist/Moderator: Patrick Sullivan, President of RightsFlow (Moderator)

Summary:

The right soundtrack can make or break a film, TV show, webisode or ad. But should you use existing music or something new? How do composers and producers find each other and what kind of a deals can they make? NYWIFT has brought together a composer, a music supervisor, a producer and experts in music licensing and rights negotiations to reveal how to put together the right soundtrack. They’ll cover everything from the latest trends in the industry to tips on budgeting and determining music rates. Whether you’re a composer or a filmmaker, this panel of experts will show you how to make your next project sing.

Other Panelists:

Stephanie Diaz-Matos, HBO

Brigitte Green, Beggars Group & Matador Records

Larry Mills, Getty Images

Aaron Rothman, Red Line Films

Sarah Plant, Composer, Film Scores

Date: 2009-05-20

Marlton, NJ – May 13, 2009 – The National Association of Recording (NARM) announced today that RightsFlow has joined the association as a member.

“NARM is pleased to welcome RightsFlow as a new member,” stated Jim Donio, NARM President. “RightsFlow represents precisely the type of digital media company that NARM wants to attract to the association. Its innovative technology solutions that provide streamlined content licensing and royalty payment are important examples of how the revitalization of the business of music is taking place.”
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New York, NY – May 5, 2009 – RightsFlow, Inc., the leading mechanical licensing & royalty solutions provider for labels, distributors, and online music services, announces the addition of Scott Sellwood as its Vice President of Business Affairs and Human Resources. A former litigator and counselor with the San Francisco-based law firm, Farella, Braun + Martel, LLP, Mr. Sellwood will continue development of RightsFlow’s innovative licensing services while overseeing general business operations and managing internal human resource programs. He will also lead legislative efforts as the company expands its national presence. Mr. Sellwood further enhances RightsFlow’s presence in, and services to, the vibrant independent music community, having spent the better part of the last decade as a touring member of the critically-acclaimed indie-rock act, Saturday Looks Good to Me (K Records).
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Santa Monica, CA– May 3, 2009 – E1 Entertainment Distribution US (formerly Koch Distribution) has now tapped Rightsflow to handle mechanical licensing and other royalty needs for its distributed labels. Rightsflow will handle royalty backend for full downloads, interactive streams and limited downloads, including subscription and ad-supported models.
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