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Unlocking the Revenue Puzzle: Navigating Royalty Streams in the Modern Music Economy

Grand Ballroom

Thursday, October 16, 2025 11:00 AM

Moderator:

Brad Akin, Associate Business Manager, FBMM

As the music industry continues to evolve, understanding how royalties flow has never been more critical. This panel brings together experts from The MLC and SoundExchange to break down today’s key royalty streams for songwriters, artists and rightsholders. From digital audio mechanicals and performance royalties to neighboring rights and unclaimed income, our panelists will offer insights into how royalties are generated, matched, and paid — and what professionals and creatives alike can do to ensure no money is left on the table. Whether you’re a music creator or work in management, publishing, label operations or other parts of the industry, this conversation will help you better support your clients and navigate the increasingly complex world of music royalties.

Brad Akin

Brad Akin

Associate Business Manager, FBMM

Jamie Dominguez

Jamie Dominguez

National Director of Industry Relations, The Mechanical Licensing Collective

Sean Glover

Sean Glover

Director of Industry Engagement, SoundExchange

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