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The MLC Welcomes Simply Royalties and Verifi Media as New Data Quality Initiative (DQI) Partners

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) announced that Simply Royalties and Verifi Media have...

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The MLC Presents: How Self-Administered Songwriters Can Get Started and Play Their Part

Starting in January 2021, The MLC will administer blanket mechanical licenses to eligible streaming...

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The MLC Announces Additions to Leadership Team

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) today announced several new hires who will help lead...

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The MLC Announces Roll Out of its Data Quality Initiative to Vistex, Inc. Customers

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) today announced that it has partnered with Vistex,...

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The MLC Seeking Suggestions for Music Publisher Representative to Serve on its Board of Directors

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) is now seeking suggestions for music publisher...

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The MLC Announces Tools to Help Self-Administered Songwriters and Publishers "Play Their Part"

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) today announced two initiatives developed to help...

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VIDEO: The MLC Joins NMPA Annual Meeting

On June 10, The MLC CEO Kris Ahrend joined the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) for the...

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The MLC Seeks Songwriter Nominations to Serve on Board, Advisory Committees

The MLC welcomes interested parties to nominate songwriter candidates to serve on its Board of...

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ICYMI: CEO Kris Ahrend Offers Progress Update on Music Biz LIVE Webinar

On Tuesday, May 12, The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) Chief Executive Officer Kris Ahrend ...

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The MLC Seeking Suggestions for Songwriter Candidates for Seats on Board of Directors and Pair of Advisory Committees

February 21, 2026
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The MLC Announces Two Advisory Committee Appointments

February 21, 2026
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The MLC Seeking Suggestions for Board of Directors and Advisory Committees Candidates

February 21, 2026
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The Mechanical Licensing Collective Announces Two Pride Month Events for LGBT Music Industry Creators and Professionals

February 21, 2026
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The MLC Expands Ambassador Programs to Increase Educational Outreach

February 21, 2026
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