Challenging the Old Ways of Music Royalties in the Digital Age: Good or Bad?
By Matthew J. Sullivan
The rise of the internet and the digital age have drastically changed many industries.
One of the best examples of this is the music industry, where almost every aspect of the business has had to adapt to new digital market trends. Recently, there was a case that was settled between the estate of Rick Nelson and Sony Music Entertainment. The claim arose from a challenge to how royalties are handled with regards to digital international distribution, resulting in a settlement that is being regarded as favorable to artists.
The question is: are these digital-era changes good for the music business?
Continue reading “Challenging the Old Ways of Music Royalties in the Digital Age: Good or Bad?”
