On the last Sunday in May, Universal Music Group general counsel/executive vp business and legal affairs Jeff Harleston called Motown Records president Ethiopia Habtemariam for the second time that day.
Like UMG, major-label groups and companies across the industry are starting to enact long-term strategies — assembling coalitions, hiring C-suite officers, developing ongoing educational initiatives — to improve diversity and address systemic racism both within and outside their offices. Though the more ambitious efforts may take some time to yield concrete change, those aimed at a more immediate impact are already showing positive results.
How about addressing Artist Justice issues?! The extreme view would be 9.1 cents per stream to the rights holder, as streaming delivers all of the benefits of owning a COPY. mechanicalrightsforsongwriters
And the music industry slide will continue!
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