MUSIC BUSINESS RESOURCES FROM CMU
Speed Briefings
CMU @ Output 2026: How Music Producers Get Paid In 2026
In this speed briefing presented at Output 2026 we explain the deals agreed between music producers and the artists and labels they collaborate with, based on the Producer Deals Guide that was published by the MPG with MMF and CMU.
CMU @ GearConLDN 2026: How Music Producers Get Paid In 2026
In this speed briefing presented at GearConLDN 2026 we explain the deals agreed between music producers and the artists and labels they collaborate with, based on the Producer Deals Guide that was published by the MPG with MMF and CMU.
CMU @ SOALIVE 2025: UGC + Social Media Platforms – Friend Or Foe?
In this speed briefing presented at SoAlive Music Conference 2025 we look at where TikTok, Instagram and YouTube fit into the music streaming business, how they are licensed, and how artists and labels can get the most from these platforms.
CMU @ OUTPUT 2025: AI + Streaming
We presented two speed briefings at Output 2025 which you can download in a single PDF – the first runs through the many legal debates around music and AI, the second explains how streaming services like Spotify pay artists and songwriters.
CMU @ MUSIC WEEK POLAND 2025: Digital Market + Music Licensing
We presented two speed briefings at Music Week Poland which you can download in a single PDF – the first reviews the digital market and how streaming royalties are calculated, the second introduces music rights and the role of collecting societies.
CMU @ AIM IRELAND CONNECTS 2025: Music Rights In The Age Of AI
In this speed briefing presented at AIM Ireland Connects 2025 we review recent and future trends in the music rights business, and run through the key debates around music copyright and AI, considering the opportunities and threats AI presents.
CMU @ SPOT 2025: Digital Dollar Developments In 2025
In this speed briefing presented at Spot+ 2025 we review key developments in the streaming market over the last year, including the evolution of pricing, the promise of super-premium and changes to the way services allocate money to tracks.
CMU @ JAZZAHEAD 2025: Diversifying Digital Market
In this speed briefing presented at Jazzahead! 2025 we provide an overview of the diversifying digital market, considering the opportunities presented by different digital platforms that use music, including UGC and social media services, podcasts and live streaming, and direct-to-fan platforms.
CMU @ RUNDA DIGITAL DAY 2025: UGC + Social Media Platforms – Friend Or Foe?
In this speed briefing presented at RUNDA Digital Day 2024 we consider how the music industry works with UGC and social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Instagram, reviewing the controversies and outlining the opportunities.
CMU @ MOST WANTED:MUSIC 2024: Diversifying Digital Market
In this speed briefing presented at Most Wanted:Music 2024 we provide an overview of the diversifying digital market, considering the opportunities presented by different digital platforms that use music, including UGC and social media services, podcasts and live streaming, and direct-to-fan platforms.
CMU @ OUTPUT 2024: Record Deals Explained
In this speed briefing presented at Output 2024 we provide the CMU guide to record deals, running through the options available to artists when choosing a business partner to work with on their sound recordings.
CMU @ VILL VILL VEST 2024: The Fan Relationship + The Sync Business
In these speed briefings presented at Vill Vill Vest 2024 we provide a beginner’s guide to fanbase building and an overview of the super fan opportunity. Plus an introduction to the business of sync.
CMU @ FORLAGS SALON #10: International Song Royalty Flows
In this speed briefing delivered at Forlags-Salon #10 presented by Musikforlæggerne we provide an overview of the global music rights market and explain how streaming services license song rights, putting the spotlight on multi-territory licensing.