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Global double-digit revenue growth for music creators as digital overtakes broadcast (CISAC)

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Brad Hill

The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers has released its Global Collections Report 2023. The densely informative document documents worldwide revenue earned by creators across five media types: Music, Audiovisual, Visual Arts, Drama, and Literature. The focus here is music, where the creative side represents composers and songwriters. Click for key metrics, graphs, and a link to more. Continue Reading →

CISAC 2018 collections surpassed 9 billion euros

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Anna Washenko

CISAC, the organization representing authors’ and composers’ societies, announced that it collected a record-high €9.65 billion in global royalties during 2018. Digital sources were responsible for €1.64 billion of that total. Continue Reading →

CISAC global music collections exceeded €8 billion in 2017

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Anna Washenko

CISAC, the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers, has released its annual report. The organization saw a 6% uptick in global music royalties to reach €8.34 billion in 2017. Digital music collections grew 23.1% to surpass €1 billion. Continue Reading →

CISAC study adds fuel to the fire against safe harbor laws

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Anna Washenko

CISAC has published a study investigating the economic impact of safe harbor provisions on the digital market. These legal provisions were originally intended to provide copyright liability protections for digital companies when their users committed infringements. However, the study argues that safe harbors are having the opposite effect and are creating an unfair advantage for user uploaded content companies. Continue Reading →

CISAC signs memorandum with African intellectual property group

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Anna Washenko

CISAC has signed a memorandum of understanding with the African Regional Intellectual Property Organisation. This arrangement is a step towards strengthening copyright, technical exchange, education, and training of organizations collecting creator revenues. Continue Reading →

CISAC’s 2014 data shows small collective licensing increases

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Anna Washenko

CISAC has released data about the global licensing figures it has received through collective licensing in 2014. The group represents creative rights across multiple disciplines including music. Its membership includes performing rights organizations such as ASCAP and BMI. Continue Reading →

CISAC calls for further Canadian copyright extensions

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Anna Washenko

The Canadian government recently extended the term of copyright for sound recordings from 50 years to 70. However, CISAC is seeking even more drastic action in Canada’s rules to offer more support for compositions after death. Continue Reading →

Global publishing collecting group CISAC secures new director general

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Anna Washenko

The International Confederation of Authors and Composers Societies, better known as CISAC, has a new director general. Gadi Oron, who previously served as CISAC’s general counsel, is now helping the organization of musical publishing collecting societies. Continue Reading →