Merlin, a digital music licensing and membership organization for independent labels, publishers and other rights holders, has appointed Neil Miller as its new general counsel.
Miller brings extensive experience in the music industry, joining Merlin from international law firm Greenberg Traurig LLPThere, he advised major technology, gaming, social media and digital entertainment companies on music rights and licensing.
Prior to that, he led the international music licensing legal team as Director and Deputy General Counsel Yuanand served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel for six years. sound cloud. Miller has also held leadership positions at CBS Interactive and Viacom/MTV, among other companies.
As general counsel, Miller will be a key member of Merlin’s executive team. He will be based in the company’s UK office and play a role in supporting new initiatives such as Merlin connectiona new tool that provides emerging technology platforms with access to independent music created by real artists.
“Merlin is a dynamic organization operating in a complex and ever-changing legal and business environment. Neil’s extensive experience in the music and digital entertainment sectors is exactly what we need to meet these challenges.
Charlie Lexton, Merlin
The organization said he will also play an important role in strengthening Merlin’s relationships with its members, partners and rights groups around the world.
Merlin represents “tens of thousands” of independent labels and “hundreds of thousands” of artists worldwide, who collectively account for more than 15% Global music market share.
Merlin negotiates licensing agreements with major digital service providers on behalf of its members, ensuring they are fairly compensated for their music. Merlin’s membership includes independents such as Beggar Group, CD Baby and downtown music (include leakage), domino, reservoir media, symphony releaseand more.
Merlin Chief Operating Officer said: “I am very pleased to welcome Neil to Merlin in this vital strategic role, where he will lead an extremely talented commercial team.” Charlie Lexton.
“Merlin is a dynamic organization operating in a complex and ever-changing legal and business environment. Neil’s extensive experience in the music and digital entertainment sectors is exactly what we need to meet these challenges. He is highly regarded across the industry respect and brings a valuable combination of long-term thinking, technical skills and impressive leadership.
CEO of Merlin Jeremy Orphin Added: “Neil is an extremely talented executive. His legal and business expertise will ensure that Merlin can deliver on its mission of building an ethical, sustainable and independence-focused world. His leadership will serve as a critical asset to our The executive team brings a new dimension who will make a significant contribution to Merlin, our members and partners.
The appointment follows Merlin’s new deal with the streaming platform Diesela live streaming platform owned by Amazon twitchStreaming services Audio microphoneand graphic design platform canvas.
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