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Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Llama Group: Bridger Officially Confirmed as a CISAC RME Client, Marking a Major Milestone in Global Copyright Management
BRUSSELS, June 10, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Llama Group (Paris: ALLAM) (Brussels: ALLAM): Bridger, a leading and innovative copyright management company and part of Winamp, has proudly been confirmed by CISAC (the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers) as a Rights Management Entity (RME) client, following a positive recommendation made at CISAC's General Assembly on May 28. This represents a key milestone in Bridger's business development. This confirmation marks an important step in Bridger's evolution as a recognized Rights Management Entity (RME) client of CISAC. It reflects that Bridger meets the necessary criteria to access CISAC services, in line with the organization's procedures for RME clients. This status enables Bridger to further its mission of supporting creators through transparent and efficient royalty management on a global scale. Bridger collects rights on behalf of its members globally and recently announced a strategic partnership with BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.). This collaboration empowers Bridger to collect performance royalties in the United States, further advancing its mission to serve music creators worldwide. Through this partnership, Bridger can now collect royalties not only from digital platforms but also from physical venues throughout the U.S. "Bridger is dedicated to helping songwriters and composers claim the royalties they deserve through an intuitive platform that simplifies registration and rights management—especially for those outside traditional collective management organizations," said Alexandre Saboundjian, CEO of Bridger. "Since our launch in 2022, our goal has been to provide a new, more efficient model for thousands of authors, composers, and publishers to manage their rights globally. Being recognized by CISAC is a proud moment for us, validating our approach and vision. And this is just the beginning—we are committed to building the future of copyright management." Next Meeting July 31, 2025 – Publication of 2025 S1 turnover About Bridger – Bridger is committed to supporting songwriters and composers with innovative royalty collection solutions. Designed as an intuitive and easy-to-use copyright management platform, Bridger enables songwriters to register their musical works within minutes and unlock additional revenue streams beyond their digital distributor. About CISAC – CISAC – the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers – is the world's leading network of authors' societies. With 228 member societies in 111 countries, CISAC represents more than 5 million creators from all geographic areas and all artistic repertoires; music, audiovisual, drama, literature and visual arts. CISAC protects the rights and promotes the interests of creators worldwide. It enables collective management organisations to seamlessly represent creators across the globe and ensure that royalties flow to authors for the use of their works anywhere in the world. Founded in 1926, CISAC is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organisation with headquarters in France. About Winamp – Winamp is redefining the music experience by creating an innovative platform that strengthens the connection between artists and fans. We provide powerful tools that empower creators to manage their music, grow their audience, and maximize their revenue—all while delivering a seamless listening experience through the Winamp Player. Winamp for Creators is our dedicated platform designed to give music artists everything they need to succeed. From monetization tools to music management services, it brings together essential resources to help creators take control of their careers. About Llama Group Llama Group is a pioneer and leader in the digital music industry. With extensive expertise across various sectors, the group owns the iconic Winamp platform, the Bridger copyright management company, and the Jamendo music licensing company. Llama Group's ambition is to build the future of the music industry through sustained investment in a range of innovative solutions and in the talent and skills of people who love music. The group stands by its brand values: empowerment, access, simplicity, and fairness. Winamp's vision is a world where a cutting-edge music platform connects artists and their fans like never before. Bridger's mission is to support songwriters and composers by providing a simple and innovative solution for collecting royalties. Jamendo enables independent artists to generate additional income through commercial licenses. Finally, Hotmix offers a bouquet of more than sixty thematic and free digital radio stations. View source version on Contacts Investors Relations Olivier Van Gulckinvestors@
TechCrunch
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TechCrunch
Kesha is now a startup founder
Kesha may have taken the dollar sign out of her name, but now, the singer is thinking about money again — not for herself, but to fund the seed round of her new startup, Smash. According to Kesha's Instagram post, Smash will be a 'community-based platform to connect and protect music creators,' which aligns with the mission of her new eponymous record label, which she announced last year. The 38-year-old chart-topper has always been more than a glitter-clad party girl singing about brushing her teeth with Jack Daniel's. Beneath her infectious 2010s pop music is a darker story — one in which she felt stripped of her power, both as an artist and a person, by a predatory record deal that she signed when she was a teenager. After a traumatic public legal battle with her producer, Kesha now says that she is a 'free woman,' and she's making new music. Both her label, Kesha Records, and the app Smash seek to help others make music without compromising their creative rights. 'I want a place where artists and music makers of any kind can have community, they can collaborate, they can hire each other and retain all the rights to everything they create,' Kesha said in an interview with WIRED. 'There's no gatekeeping of contacts.' She went on to describe the app as 'LinkedIn for music creators,' or a 'Fiverr-style marketplace.' The difference is that Smash plans to prioritize artists' rights at every stage. Kesha's CTO on the project is Alan Cannistraro. He spent twelve years at Apple building some of the first iOS apps, then worked at Facebook, where he built the Year-In-Review feature. He left to start a social video platform called Rheo, which TechCrunch covered in 2016.
