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German Court Rules Google Must Police YouTube Content

German Performing Rights Organization GEMA wins copyright victory over Google in Court for YouTube content
Deezer And Jazz FM Announce Partnership

Online Music streaming service Deezer has announced a strategic partnership with Jazz FM, which will see a ‘Jazz FM on Deezer’ radio channel added to the site.
Spotify Will Integrate Apps From Third Party Developers

Internet music streaming service Spotify has announced plans to integrate apps form third party developers
UK Music Wants Industry Response On Government Licensing Review

Trade body UK Music is calling on players from across the music industry to contribute to a previously reported government consultation
Independent Music Publishers Can Opt Into YouTube License Agreement

Independent Music Publishers Can Opt Into Key YouTube License Agreement, Via NMPA & HFA
Google Unveils Android Music Store In US

Google has launched an online music store in the US, which will allow devices running its Android software to buy, store and stream MP3 files.
Google Music Store With Google+ Sharing 1 to 2 Weeks Away

The Google MP3 store is set to launch in one to two weeks. The music store will include a song-sharing service that's integrated with Google+. At the time of launch, Google is likely to have licenses with only two of the four major labels.
Getty Images Partners With Atom Factory Music Licensing

Getty Images Music and Atom Factory Music Licensing announce partnership to bring in over 1,000 new music tracks
Spotify Operating At A Loss Due To Music Licensing Fees

Spotify is reported to be operating at a loss despite continued growth due to licensing fees
Music Licensing Service Rumblefish Adds Ex-Pandora Board Member

Former Pandora board member Harry DeMott has joined the Portland, Oregon-based company's board of directors.
EMI Agrees Social Monetisation Deal For Apps On Facebook

EMI is partnering with digital commerce / advertising platform Live Gamer to create “social monetisation apps” on Facebook.
Music Service Deezer Wins Court Case With Universal

Deezer won a legal victory on Monday when a French court threw out a complaint by Universal Music France seeking to block the music streaming site from using its catalogue of songs.
Orange UK Confirms Partnership With Deezer Music Service

Orange UK has announced a partnership with music streaming service Deezer to make Deezer Mobile available exclusively to Orange pay monthly customers.
Government To Consult On Music Licensing Act Again

The DCMS is about to launch yet another consultation about the Licensing Act 2003 and how music and other entertainment works within it.
Music Needs ‘Connective Tissue’ And Facebook Wants To Build It

Details about Facebook’s plan to integrate with music services to let friends share their listening experience
Orange To Partner With Deezer To Offer Music To Customers

Deezer is reported to be signing a deal with Orange to offer bundled free access to the music subscription service to customers on certain tariffs.
Facebook To Launch Music Service With Spotify

Facebook has partnered with Spotify on a music-streaming service that could be launched in as little as two weeks.
Community Halls To Be Exempt From PPL Licensing Fees

Community halls and youth clubs are to be exempt from a new licensing charge for the public performance of recorded music as “specially featured entertainment”.
Alesis Announces The iO Dock

Audio hardware and interface manufacturer Alesis announces the world’s first pro audio dock for Apple’s iPad and iPad 2.
Problems With European Music Licensing

Paul Resnikoff, publisher and founder of Digital Music News shares his thoughts on the troubles that still exist in Europe relating to music licensing.

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