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Billboard: A2IM Indie Week Dives into Data: Mechanical Licensing Collective, What Numbers Matter Most and More

In the third quarter of this year, the still-being built Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC)...

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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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Billboard: NMPA Annual Meeting Celebrates Continued Publishing Growth, Warns of Pre-Pandemic Threats

The National Music Publishers' Association announced its fifth consecutive year of increased...

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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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Music Row: The MLC CEO Kris Ahrend Talks Serving Songwriters, Preparing The Industry’s Next Generation

In January, it was announced that Kris Ahrend had joined as CEO of the Mechanical Licensing...

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

MLC CEO Kris Ahrend shares an update on The MLC's progress and priorities.

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The MLC Announces New Leadership Hires

The MLC today announced several new hires who will help lead the company’s customer experience,...

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Music Row: Mechanical Licensing Collective To Be Headquartered In Nashville

The Mechanical Licensing Collective has chosen Nashville as the home base for the organization,...

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Tennessean: 'A giant step forward': Nashville picked for national hub dedicated to getting songwriters paid

A new organization dedicated to ensuring songwriters are paid 100% of the royalties they earn from...

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The MLC Launches Music Registration 101 Micro-Course Covering Copyright, Music Registration, and Royalties

May 4, 2026
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The MLC Seeking Suggestions for Songwriter Candidates for Board of Directors and Advisory Committees

April 23, 2026
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The MLC Seeking Suggestions for Board of Directors and Advisory Committee Candidates

April 2, 2026
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The MLC Announces Advisory Committee Updates

January 29, 2026
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Take Control of Your Songs: Introducing The MLC’s Songwriter Hub

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