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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo With This Playlist Featuring Mexican and Mexican-American BMI Songwriters
Often mistaken for Mexico's Independence Day, which takes place on September 16 and is known as "El Grito," Cinco de Mayo is actually the commemoration of the historic Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, when the Mexican Army under General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin defeated the much larger and better-equipped French army under Napoleon III. The victory, although small in the grand scheme of expelling the French from Mexico in…
From News, posted 5.03.13
What Does BMI’s Commitment to Advanced Technology Mean for Songwriters?
Jim King, BMI Senior Vice President, Business Operations and Technology, oversees all areas of technology innovation, operations, and product development at BMI. In addition to his other significant contributions to streamlining BMI’s operational platform, Jim helped to earn BMI’s placement in InformationWeek’s list of the top 500 technology innovators for two consecutive years. So, who better to ask? How does BMI’s commitment to innovation benefit songwriters? 1. What is BMI’s…
From MusicWorld, posted 4.16.13
BMI Launches New Campaign to Reflect Industry Leadership, Innovation and Heritage
BMI launched a new corporate positioning brand campaign today to raise awareness of BMI’s corporate identity and capabilities within the evolving music and entertainment business and to reflect its enduring commitment to music creators throughout generations. The creative elements of the campaign feature a refreshed logo and slogans; Write On, Powered By, and Valuing Music Since 1939. Write On is geared toward our songwriters, composers, and publishers as a validation…
From News, posted 1.17.13
BMI Writers are the People’s Choice for 2013
62% of the People’s Choice Awards announced on January 9, 2013, in the music categories went to BMI writers. Here’s the breakdown: People’s Choice Hip-hop Artist: Nicki Minaj People’s Choice R&B Artist: Rihanna People’s Choice Band: Maroon 5 People’s Choice Country Artist: Taylor Swift People’s Choice Breakout Artists:
From News, posted 1.14.13
BMI’s Richard Conlon and Other Music Execs Speak Positively about the Future at Billboard’s FutureSound Conference
Richard Conlon, SVP Corporate Strategy, Communications & New Media represented BMI at Billboard’s FutureSound Conference held in San Francisco on November 15 & 16. On a panel with senior management from Universal Music Group, EMI, Loeb & Loeb LLP, Sound Exchange, and ASCAP, Conlon discussed music licensing on digital innovation. He pointed out that blanket licenses for multiple services simplify the process of accessing rights in a complex and changing…
From News, posted 12.10.12
Frances Preston receives Lifetime Leadership Award from Radio Ink
Frances Williams Preston was honored at Radio Ink’s 10th annual presentation of its Lifetime Leadership Awards on November 28, 2012 at The Harvard Club in New York City. Frances, who passed away earlier this year, served as BMI’s President & CEO from 1986 to 2004. Mike O’Neill, BMI’s Senior Vice President, Repertoire & Licensing, spoke about Frances’ achievements and presented the award to her son, David Preston, BMI Director, Writer/Publisher…
From News, posted 12.03.12
BMI London Awards Recognize Afrojack
Afrojack was honored with four BMI London Awards including three Pop Awards for “Give Me Everything”, “Take Over Control,” and "Look At Me Now" as well as BMI’s Dance Song of 2012 “Give Me Everything.” Pictured here at FC Walvisch recording studios during the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is Hugo Langras, Pieter van Bodegraven, Afrojack and BMI’s Brandon Bakshi.
From MusicWorld, posted 11.20.12
Steven W. Newberry Elected to Board of Directors of BMI
BMI elected Steven W. Newberry to its Board of Directors at the Company’s annual shareholder meeting, held October 16 in Nashville, TN. Mr. Newberry is the President and CEO of Commonwealth Broadcasting Corporation, a 22-station radio broadcast group with facilities throughout Kentucky. Re-elected as members of the Board along with Mr. Newberry are: Del R. Bryant, President & Chief Executive Officer, BMI, New York, NY; Amador Bustos, President, Bustos Media…
From News, posted 10.17.12
‘Live and Let Die’ Recognized For Over 4 Million Performances In The USA
Paul McCartney has been presented with a Million-Air Award to celebrate over 4 million broadcast performances of 'Live and Let Die' in the USA from global music rights organization Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI). The track, written for the 1973 James Bond film, has long been a fan favourite and was recognized at the recent 2012 BMI London Awards. “Sir Paul McCartney’s recognition emphasizes BMI’s commitment to celebrating and bringing value…
From News, posted 10.16.12
‘Rolling in the Deep’ Rolls Away With Song of the Year at 2012 BMI London Awards
BMI celebrated the European and African songwriters, composers and music publishers behind the most-performed songs on U.S. radio and television tonight at its annual BMI London Awards. “Rolling in the Deep,” written by Adele and Paul Epworth, took top honors, winning the Robert S. Musel Award for Song of the Year. EMI Music Publishing Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing Group share the award as publishers. “Rolling…
From News, posted 10.09.12
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