May 6, 2011 (LOS ANGELES) – A2IM and NARM are once again partnering to offer the perennially popular Music Business Crash Course as a part of this year’s NARM Convention. The Crash Course is to be held Monday, May 9th through Tuesday, May 10th at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles, the NARM Convention hotel headquarters. One of the most highly reviewed programs of the convention, the Crash Course features educational presentations and panel discussions focused on the independent sector.

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NEW YORK, NY (February 10, 2011) – RightsFlow today announced an agreement with YouTube to assist with music rights management.  The deal allows YouTube to enlist RightsFlow’s help in processing and managing music rights.

David G. King, YouTube Product Manager responsible for rights management, said, “We are excited to be working with RightsFlow to help address the complexities around music rights management.”

Patrick Sullivan, RightsFlow President/CEO, added, “We are pleased to be working with the premier online video community to expedite rights administration and drive royalty revenues for publishers and songwriters.  Our agile technology platform and skilled staff enable us to effectively manage the accelerating traffic flow through YouTube’s intersection of content and commerce.”

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About RightsFlow

www.rightsflow.com

RightsFlow is a leading technology-enabled licensing and royalty service provider for artists, record labels, distributors, and online music companies. Our technology powers rapid song identification and provides an unprecedented level of transparency for both licensees and licensors.  RightsFlow specializes in obtaining bulk physical, DPD, and ringtone licenses including streaming, tethered, and limited download rights. Our proprietary “FLOW” licensing technology and 23 million song database allow us to serve over 12,000 clients obtaining licenses from publishers and songwriters all over the world – including major, independent and artist controlled works.

RightsFlow also powers Limelight (www.songclearance.com), its online mechanical licensing utility providing the simplest way for musicians, bands, choirs and labels to clear any cover song. RightsFlow is a member of DDEX, DiMA, NARM and A2IM.

Contact for RightsFlow:

Michael Kauffman / SVP of Sales & Marketing

+1-646-461-6397

michael.kauffman@rightsflow.com

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Twitter.com/RightsFlow

About YouTube
YouTube is the world’s most popular online video community allowing millions of people to discover, watch and share originally-created videos. YouTube provides a forum for people to connect, inform and inspire others across the globe and acts as a distribution platform for original content creators and advertisers large and small. YouTube, LLC is based in San Bruno, CA and is a subsidiary of Google Inc.

Contact for YouTube:

Anna Richardson

press@youtube.com

May 26, 2010, New York, NY – Ultra International Music Publishing, a rapidly growing international independent music publisher, has partnered with Muzak, the leader in sensory branding solutions for businesses, to integrate Ultra’s diverse catalog into Muzak’s platform of customized playlists.

Ultra International Music Publishing boasts a rich repertoire of international songwriters, producers and artists in Hip-Hop, R&B, Reggae, Latin, and Dance.  Recent Ultra chart-toppers include “Blame It” performed by Jamie Fox feat T Pain and “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” performed by Pitbull. Read the rest of this entry »

RightsFlow Providing Full Licensing, Reporting and Administration Services Powering Guvera’s Innovative Customer Experience

New York, NY – April 1, 2010. RightsFlow, a leading provider of bulk mechanical licensing and royalty services, today announced a deal to provide licensing, administration and reporting services for Guvera, a new digital content platform launching in the U.S. with free, ad-supported music downloads and streaming services.

RightsFlow will be providing mechanical licensing and reporting services for publishing rights in the United States, giving Guvera a one-stop solution for U.S. mechanical rights licensing and management. Read the rest of this entry »