Recent Media Licensing News
Broadcast Radio on the Rebound

Attendance at this year's NAB Convention rebounded a healthy 5 percent, the highest level since the recession took hold in 2008. Remember those media-savvy soothsayers who said that CDs would ultimately stamp out all things analog? With data showing a sustained spike in vinyl-album sales and other old-school art forms, those same experts have been forced to issue hasty retractions. Now traditionalists may have something else to cheer about, thanks…
BMI Promotes Michael Steinberg to Senior Vice President, Licensing

BMI has promoted Michael Steinberg to Senior Vice President, Licensing, it was announced by Del Bryant, President & CEO of the performing right organization. Reporting directly to Mike O’Neill, Senior Vice President, Repertoire & Licensing, Steinberg is based in the New York office. He formerly was BMI’s Vice President, Business Affairs, a post he held since November 2002. In making the announcement, Bryant said, “Michael has had…
Nielsen Signs Off on Radio Ratings

Just two years after taking on rival Arbitron in the radio-ratings market, in early December the Nielsen Company announced it would discontinue its domestic “sticker diary” radio-measurement service, effective immediately. The decision, said Nielsen in a brief statement, would not impact the company’s international radio-ratings offering in the 11 non-U.S. countries it currently serves. Additionally, back data and limited access to the company’s Radio Advisor software will continue to be…
Radio, Television Ad Revenues on the Rebound

Bucking the continued downward trend in other traditional-media outlets, radio and television advertising is expected to show modest by notable gains over the next several years, according to new reports from leading media analysts. In its Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2010-2014 report issued in June, advisory firm PricewaterhouseCoopers said that the U.S. radio market —including ad revenue associated with radio stations and networks, as well as satellite radio and…
RAB, BMI and MIW Now Accepting Scholarship Applications for Third Annual ‘Rising Through The Ranks’

The partnership of the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), BMI and the Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Group (MIW) is now accepting scholarship applications for a unique 'Rising Through the Ranks' program. The two-day training seminar dedicated to the support and advancement of women in radio sales management will be held August 31-September 1 at the RAB Radio Training Academy in Dallas, TX. The 2010 Women in Radio Management &…
Digital Music Forum East Offers BMI Songwriters 25% Off Registration

Digital Music Forum East is currently offering a 25% discount off event registration to BMI songwriters and composers. The East Coast installment of the Digital Music Forum series, the two-day industry powwow is slated for February 24 and 25 in New York City. BMI’s Richard Conlon will number among the guest speakers. As part of the Panel 6B: Rights, Royalties & Reporting in the Digital World, scheduled for February 25…
BMI Upgrades Online Catalog Management System for Music Publishers & Songwriters

BMI has launched of multiple updates to its award-winning website, BMI.com, that will provide expanded access to business services for its music publishers, songwriters, composers and licensees. Features now available to registered users include: User management center that provides comprehensive control and access for registered and approved users. The User Manager can specify which level of access individual, registered users can be granted for…
RAB, BMI and MIW Now Accepting Scholarship Applications for Second Annual ‘Rising Through The Ranks’

The partnership of the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), BMI and the Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Group (MIW) is now accepting scholarship applications for a unique 'Rising Through the Ranks' program. The two-day training seminar dedicated to the support and advancement of women in radio sales management will be held August 25-26 at the RAB Radio Training Academy in Dallas, TX. The 2009 Women in Radio Management & Leadership…
BMI Celebrates the Power of Latin Radio at Monitor Latino Convention
BMI celebrated the success of its songwriters on Latin radio at the second annual RadioNotas.com and Monitor Latino conference in Los Angeles recently. BMI was a sponsor of the conference, which brought together Latin radio programmers from across the U.S. and Mexico with executives from the Latin music industry to discuss the future direction of the Latin music business. At the conference, BMI presented a certificate of recognition to Adolfo…
BMI Songwriters, Execs Boost Latin Panel

BMI’s Delia Orjuela and Joey Mercado participated in the “Copyright Workshop: Public Performance Societies” panel at the Latin Radio & Entertainment Convention, held recently in Los Angeles.
Upcoming Media Licensing events
| Apr 14 2012 | NAB Show: Las Vegas |
| Apr 15 2012 | NAB Show: Las Vegas |
| Apr 16 2012 | NAB Show: Las Vegas |
| Apr 17 2012 | NAB Show: Las Vegas |
| Apr 18 2012 | NAB Show: Las Vegas |
| Apr 19 2012 | NAB Show: Las Vegas |
Recent Media Licensing events
| Jan 22 2012 | NAMM Show: Anaheim, CA |
| Jan 21 2012 | NAMM Show: Anaheim, CA |
| Jan 20 2012 | NAMM Show: Anaheim, CA |
| Jan 19 2012 | NAMM Show: Anaheim, CA |
| Jan 13 2012 | 2012 CES International: Las Vegas |
| Jan 12 2012 | 2012 CES International: Las Vegas |
| Jan 11 2012 | 2012 CES International: Las Vegas |
| Jan 10 2012 | 2012 CES International: Las Vegas |
| Oct 14 2011 | Giants of Broadcasting 2011: New York |
| Jul 16 2011 | Conclave 36: Minneapolis |
