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A couple of months ago I posted about RIAA suing Verison. Last month Verizon shot back: https://lnkd.in/g23p4KSX What will be the end result of this “conversation’ playing out in court. In the long term. Is this a result of technology (streaming services) not addressing the problem that they were trying to solve? Perhaps this is a signal that further innovation is needed in how content is managed, distributed, and monetized online. There's a strong argument that, while tech helped create more accessible music platforms, it hasn't fully addressed the concerns of artists, songwriters, and other creators. Is this lawsuit an opportunity to revisit those revenue-sharing models and perhaps craft something fairer?  We want to move forward and not limit creativity as it seems the problem is still not solved. Where do we go from here?

💬  "Streaming fraud remains a major headache for the music industry. The practice threatens to suck money out of the streaming business that would have otherwise been paid to legitimate artists and rightsholders." As platforms like TikTok crack down on fraudulent activity, it’s clear the music industry needs more consolidation and precision in addressing the issue. The question isn’t whether streaming fraud exists—it's how we fight it. 🔍 Here’s how Beatdapp helps: Real-time fraud detection: We audit every single stream, identifying suspicious patterns and manipulated plays. Multi-platform monitoring: We provide a cross-platform verification of music streams, ensuring transparency across the board. Over a trillion streams analyzed: Our system processes billions of streams, using advanced machine learning to flag anomalies with over 99% accuracy. Restoring artist revenue: We help ensure that every stream generates the correct amount of royalties, preserving revenue for legitimate artists and stakeholders, while  preventing clawbacks and persecution for distributors and labels. With fraud detection rates above as 40% on some platforms, the need for accountability is critical. Beatdapp's technology is here to preserve the integrity of streaming data—and keep the music industry fair for everyone. #MusicIndustry #StreamingFraud #Beatdapp #FraudDetection #MusicTech #ArtistRights #DigitalMusic https://lnkd.in/gxu4iygc

I wrote a piece covering the UMG + TikTok dispute for Vinyl Mag. You can give it a read right here: https://lnkd.in/eKQqEnEe

📰 EU to Investigate TikTok Over Online Safety Concerns, Man Accused of Streaming Fraud Operation Fighting Criminal Charges, EU to Fine Apple $539M for Alleged Violations in Music Streaming and much more! 🎶 Check out major music industry news you may have missed this past week! #tiktok #streaming #apple #spotify #royalties #music #newsletter #explorationweekly #musicnews

As a music label, Sonic Beat Records strongly supports protecting artists' rights and combating piracy. However, this lawsuit against Verizon by raises intriguing questions about ISP responsibility in policing user behavior. could be argued this stretches the boundaries of ISP accountability. Is it truly Verizon's role to monitor and prevent all instances of piracy on its network? Thoughts? Where should we draw the line between ISP responsibility and user accountability? #MusicIndustry #Copyright https://lnkd.in/gX99awci

Interesting article about SiriusXM facing a class action lawsuit due to the company including "royalty fees" in their customers' bills. The lawsuit indicates that the fees had been falsely labeled to imply that it's mandated by the government to pay for music rights. Executing investigative analytics is a necessary and important step when quantifying how many consumers were affected by these fees and how much the users were overcharged. #investigativeanalytics #accountremediation #forensicanalytics

Among the evolving landscapes in law, this I.P. Law article spotlights the rise of TikTok and Spotify as they shove major labels to the backseat. Regarding Swift and her proactive choice to re-record almost every album to get around Big Machine, "All she has left to recover are her name and 'Reputation.'" (no pun intended, I'm sure) https://lnkd.in/gyU2p4e5

In light of recent developments between Merlin and TikTok, it's important to highlight Merlin's core mission: to collectively represent independent labels and ensure they aren't subject to undue influence or sidelined in negotiations with global platforms. The decision by TikTok to bypass this collective approach and push individual members into direct deals is concerning. It not only undermines the unity and leverage that Merlin provides but sets a precedent that could disadvantage smaller independent labels who rely on collective strength. Merlin has consistently worked to ensure fairness and transparency in digital music. The independent music community thrives on diversity and innovation, and weakening collective representation risks limiting that creativity. As the music industry faces increasing challenges like streaming fraud, it's essential to stand united against the issue, not divided. #SupportIndependentMusic #MusicIndustry #Merlin #FairPlay

Content-ID and rights-management firm Pex has been shouting about ‘modified audio’ in recent months: referring to tracks that have been manipulated (for example sped up or pitch-shifted) and uploaded to platforms including TikTok, YouTube and SoundCloud. The problem with this is that the royalties for plays of those tracks may not find their way to the correct rightsholders if the audio is not correctly identified. Pex’s latest report focuses on the most popular tracks in Q1 2024 by a specific metric: how many ‘manipulated matches’ the company was able to identify for tracks that appeared in Billboard’s Hot 100 chart in March. Top of the pile was ‘One of the Girls’ by The Weeknd, Jennue and Lily Rose Depp, taken from the soundtrack of the… well, let’s just call it ‘not-very-critically acclaimed’ TV show ‘The Idol’. Pex found more than 220k matches of the track on UGC platforms, and 80% of those matches were modified versions. What’s more, while videos using the track racked up 6.22bn views, 5.18bn of those were of videos using modified versions. Read The Full Story Here: https://lnkd.in/du6KkHXN #MusicRights #TechSolutions #Pex #musically #musicnews #readmore

How to Find Royalty-Free TikTok Trends for Your Business. Music fuels viral TikTok trends, but using the wrong audio can trigger lawsuits like the Ofra Cosmetics & SONY case. Don't let your brand become the next headline! My favorite #TikTokHack for business: - Head to the desktop TikTok Trending Sounds page and toggle "for business account" to discover music you can confidently use. - CapCut's "Audio Copyrights" feature is also your friend! Share your thoughts in the comments! 👇 #tiktokmarketing #contentmarketing #socialmedia