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LIL BABY CROWNED ASCAP SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR FOR 2ND CONSECUTIVE YEAR AT 35th ANNUAL ASCAP RHYTHM & SOUL MUSIC AWARDS

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ASCAP reveals the chart-topping winners of its 35th annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, taking place today through June 24 on @ASCAP and @ASCAPUrban's social media channels. Celebrating the songwriters and publishers behind this year's biggest hits in hip-hop, R&B and gospel, ASCAP's prestigious Rhythm & Soul Music Awards return in a virtual format, with posts and original videos spotlighting each winner over four days. Fans all over the world can participate by tuning in to @ASCAPUrban on Instagram and @ASCAP on Instagram & Twitter, and using the hashtag #ASCAPAwards.

Key Points: 
  • Rapper Lil Baby has continued his meteoric rise to success, capturing ASCAP Songwriter of the Year for the second year in a row.
  • Sony Music Publishing scored their third win in an extremely successful year, earning the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Publisher of the Year award, following their ASCAP Awards for Pop Music Publisher of the Year and Latin Music Publisher of the Year.
  • On June 24 at 3PM ET, the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards wrap up with "Deconstructed: Ashanti Breaks Down Her Hits," a special ASCAP Experience conversation featuring multiplatinum singer and songwriter Ashanti.
  • The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a professional membership organization of songwriters, composers and music publishers of every kind of music.

THE ASCAP LAB & THE NYC MEDIA LAB CHALLENGE STARTUP TEAMS TO UNITE MUSIC AND THE METAVERSE

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At its core, the metaverse is an immersive platform for creativity, community and identity — and rich in potential for music creators and their fans. To deeply engage with the tech community and help shape the development of this promising new sector, The ASCAP Lab is partnering with the NYC Media Lab (NYCML), led by the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, to conduct a "Music in the Metaverse" challenge for startups that are exploring new ways to create and experience music, express digital identity through music, and connect music creators and fans in the metaverse.

Key Points: 
  • The ASCAP Lab will mentor and work closely with each startup team to provide guidance on how their products can best benefit the music creator community.
  • On August 10, The ASCAP Lab and the NYCML will host a Demo Day for the startup teams to demonstrate their projects, which will be presented virtually as part of ASCAP Experience.
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    This is the third year that The ASCAP Lab and NYCML are collaborating on a music and technology challenge for startups and university teams.
  • NYC Media Lab connects media and technology companies with New York City's universities to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and talent development.

Ashanti To Headline The Return Of HelloBeautiful's Interludes Live Sessions

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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SILVER SPRING, Md., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TV One with iOne Digital announced that Ashanti will be the talent to re-introduce fans to its HelloBeautiful Interludes Live digital series, a cross-platform, original programming collaboration that brings the audience closer to talent, entertainment icons and influencers through intimate performances and candid conversations. Ashanti will also grace the cover of the June edition of the HelloBeautiful digital cover. The show will air on Sunday, July 17 at 9:00pm ET on TV One and Sunday, July 24 at 10:00pm ET on CLEO TV.

Key Points: 
  • Ashanti will perform for the most anticipated return of HelloBeautiful Interludes Live as well as grace the cover of the June edition of the HelloBeautiful digital cover.
  • Ashanti will also grace the cover of the June edition of the HelloBeautiful digital cover.
  • Holding this record put Ashanti in Guinness Book of World Records, which she still holds today.
  • Ashanti is also celebrating the 20th anniversary of her self-titled debut album with an internal tour, festival appearances, and several media appearances.

MULTI-PLATINUM HITMAKER MYKE TOWERS EARNS SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR; COLOMBIAN POP SENSATION CAMILO WINS SONGWRITER/ARTIST OF THE YEAR AT 2022 ASCAP LATIN MUSIC AWARDS

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Monday, May 23, 2022
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NEW YORK , May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) today announces the winners of the 2022 ASCAP Latin Music Awards. Throughout today and tomorrow, the performing rights society recognizes the chart-topping songwriters, producers and publishers behind the biggest Latin music hits of the past year on its social media channels, including @ASCAPLatino on Instagram and @ASCAP on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) today announces the winners of the 2022 ASCAP Latin Music Awards.
  • Rising urban music star Myke Towers has conquered the Latin music charts with his heartfelt raps and multiple hits.
  • International award-winning star Camilo receives the ASCAP Latin Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year Award.
  • The ASCAP Latin Music Awards honor the songwriters and publishers of the most-performed songs of the past year in Latin music.

Hello Pictures and ThinkJam Announce Strategic Partnership

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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BURBANK, Calif., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Content studio Hello Pictures and social agency ThinkJam announce strategic partnership to co-create a slate of original short-form content.

Key Points: 
  • BURBANK, Calif., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Content studio Hello Pictures and social agency ThinkJam announce strategic partnership to co-create a slate of original short-form content.
  • Entertainment marketing leaders ThinkJam team up with The Hello Group's new TV/film division, Hello Pictures, in the co-development of original short form formats set to target social and streaming platforms.
  • Taylor Jones, CEO of The Hello Group and Hello Pictures says, "Partnering with Daniel Robey and his team at ThinkJam is a great step forward for Hello Pictures.
  • The deal was initiated by Hello Pictures' Chief Creative Officer, Tim van Rongen, who will play a key role in the partnership on behalf of Hello Pictures.

COMPOSERS FOR ENCANTO, THE WHITE LOTUS AND MORE TAKE HOME ASCAP COMPOSERS' CHOICE AWARD HONORS AS 2022 ASCAP SCREEN MUSIC AWARDS KICK OFF ON @ASCAP SOCIAL MEDIA

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Monday, May 2, 2022
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NEW YORK, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Honoring the composers whose music elevates the magic of the moving image, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers today reveals the winners of the 2022 ASCAP Screen Music Awards. The event runs May 2-5 across @ASCAP social media and @ASCAPScreen on Instagram and opens with the winners of the highly coveted 2022 ASCAP Composers' Choice Awards. 

Key Points: 
  • The event runs May 2-5 across @ASCAP social media and @ASCAPScreen on Instagram and opens with the winners of the highly coveted 2022 ASCAP Composers' Choice Awards.
  • The ASCAP Composers' Choice Awards are the only honors of their kind among US performing rights organizations winners are voted upon by the ASCAP composer and songwriter community.
  • The ASCAP Screen Music Award winners will explore how composers have contributed to the incredible cultural impact of streaming series during the pandemic.
  • Throughout the four-day social media celebration, the ASCAP Screen Music Awards will feature exclusive behind-the-scenes videos, advice, acceptance speeches and other surprises from the winning music creators.

Operation Song Expands Board of Directors with Four New Members

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation Song, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that pairs accomplished Nashville songwriters with the military community to help them tell their stories through song, announced it has added several leaders to its Board as part of an effort to grow the charity's reach.

Key Points: 
  • The Operation Song Board of Directors has recently expanded to include:
    Mike Sistad: Sistad is Vice President of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) in charge of its Nashville Membership team.
  • "They bring a wealth of relevant knowledge and expertise to advance the mission of Operation Song.
  • Given their track records and enthusiasm, I'm excited for them to help guide Operation Song into the future."
  • Other Board members include: Dennis Buchanan, Kevin Doherty, Ed Hardy, Gina Jackson, Danielle Lauber, Cindy Morgan, Debbie Radish-Respess, and Jason Rose.

GRAMMY-WINNING POP SENSATION OLIVIA RODRIGO HONORED AS 2022 SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR AT ASCAP POP MUSIC AWARDS

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognizing the chart-topping songwriters, producers and publishers behind the biggest pop music hits of 2021, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) today announces the winners of the 2022 ASCAP Pop Music Awards. Reprising its popular social media awards format, the show will fête winners across @ASCAP Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, April 11 - 14.

Key Points: 
  • Celebrating a year of record-breaking hits and fresh from three Grammy Award wins, Olivia Rodrigo adds ASCAP Pop Music Awards Songwriter of the Year to her growing collection of top industry accolades.
  • As one of the longest-charting Billboard Hot 100 hits of all time, "Levitating" receives ASCAP Pop Music Awards Song of the Year.
  • As part of the festivities, ASCAP Experience will host a special ASCAP Pop Music Awards session on @ASCAP Instagram Live.
  • The ASCAP Pop Music Awards honor the songwriters and publishers of the most performed songs of the past year in pop music.

COMPOSERS FOR TOP FILMS, TV SERIES AND VIDEO GAMES NOMINATED FOR ASCAP 2022 COMPOSERS' CHOICE AWARDS

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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More information about the 2022 ASCAP Composers' Choice Awards, including excerpts of the nominated music, is available at www.ascap.com/composerschoice .

Key Points: 
  • More information about the 2022 ASCAP Composers' Choice Awards, including excerpts of the nominated music, is available at www.ascap.com/composerschoice .
  • The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a professional membership organization of songwriters, composers and music publishers of every kind of music.
  • The ASCAP license offers an efficient solution for businesses to legally perform ASCAP music while respecting the right of songwriters and composers to be paid fairly.
  • Learn more and stay in touch at www.ascap.com , on Twitter and Instagram @ASCAP and on Facebook .

ASCAP ELEVATES THREE EXECUTIVES TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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Elizabeth Roddais based in Miami and reports to Tony Dunaif, ASCAP Executive Vice President of International Affairs.

Key Points: 
  • Elizabeth Roddais based in Miami and reports to Tony Dunaif, ASCAP Executive Vice President of International Affairs.
  • As Senior Vice President, Rodda will work to optimize international revenue for ASCAP's members.
  • Matt DeFilippis, based in New York, reports to ASCAP Executive Vice President of Licensing, Stephanie Ruyle.
  • In his role as Senior Vice President, DeFilippis will be responsible for revenue from some of the industry's largest platforms, including digital audio and audio-visual streaming platforms, and traditional audio-visual and audio.