Michael Huppe In The News

SoundExchange hits $7bn in lifetime royalty distributions

SoundExchange also distributed a total of $224m during Q1 2020

SoundExchange paid out $908m to artists and labels in 2019

MBW's estimates SoundExchange's lifetime payouts to members have now reached approximately $7bn

Paul Shaver named President of Canadian body CMRRA

Exec has previously worked for Nielsen, Virgin Music Canada, EMI Music Canada, Universal Music Canada and Open Road Records & RGK Entertainment

SoundExchange promotes Anjula Singh to Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Exec has served as SoundExchange's Chief Financial Officer since 2014 and will continue in that role

SoundExchange makes podcast move with new licensing service

Service aims to make music licensing easier for podcasters

Music groups launch interactive website to showcase economic and cultural impact of music in the US

Website aggregates various datapoints from throughout the industry

SoundExchange paid $953m to artists and labels last year – an all-time record

Organization now on cusp of surpassing $6bn in lifetime payouts to recorded music members

Helaine S. Klasky joins SoundExchange as Chief Communications Officer

Klasky was previously the chair of Burson-Marsteller's US public affairs and crisis practice