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The MLC Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025
The MLC recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in Music for its innovation,...
The MLC Seeking Suggestions for Board of Directors and Advisory Committee Candidates
The MLC is accepting suggestions of Publisher candidates for its Board of Directors, Dispute...
The MLC Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week by Highlighting Year-Round Educational Initiatives
The MLC continues to expand resources and programs that empower educators and the next generation...
The MLC Seeking Suggestions for Songwriter Candidates for Board of Directors and Advisory Committees
The MLC is accepting suggestions of songwriter candidates for its Board of Directors, Dispute...
The MLC Holds Annual Membership Meeting, Highlighting More Than $3 Billion in Royalties Distributed
The MLC also announced the re-selection of Kara DioGuardi as a Songwriter Director of the Board,...
The MLC Announces Advisory Committee Updates
The MLC appoints Kelly Baden of Concord to Operations Advisory Committee and announces several...
The MLC’s Public Data Portal for Independent Music Distributors Surpasses 100 Partners Across 20 Countries
The MLC’s Distributor Unmatched Recordings Portal (DURP) expands its reach, helping to connect even...
Songwriter Universe: Kris Ahrend, CEO of The MLC, Discusses How It Collects and Distributes Streaming and Download Royalties
Kris Ahrend, CEO of The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC), Discusses How It Collects and...
Music Row: The MLC Appoints Two To Its Advisory Committees
The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) announced that music industry veteranMelanie Santa...
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