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Music Ally Focus

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Sacem
AI In Music
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Analysing vital music business topics in detail, as they emerge: Joe Sparrow breaks down important stories with expert guests in about 25 minutes. It'll keep you on the cutting edge, and it'll take about the same time as making and eating a good sandwich! (We recommend doing both simultaneously for maximum deliciousness.) 🌍 Music Ally provides analysis and context for the global music business: m... more

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Ep. 182: 30 years of running an indie record label is a monumental milestone. We speak to Chris Goss about exactly that – three decades after he co-founded the highly influential jungle / drum and bass label Hospital Records.

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Ep. 181: This is the second episode in a two-part series about the evolution of CMOs – recorded as collective management organisations undergo their most significant transformation in decades.

In this episode, Sacem’s Director of International, Car... more

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Here's a taste of our other podcast, The Price Of Music, presented by Steve Lamacq and Stuart Dredge – it's your easy weekly guide to the music biz and how it all works,

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Ep. 180: Music consumption today is borderless, but the systems that manage it have historically been national. Now, collective management organisations are undergoing their most significant transformation in decades.

On one hand, they are becoming... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Goss
CEO and co-founder of Hospital Records
Hospital Records
Episode: Running an indie label for 30 years – Hospital Records founder Chris Goss on three decades as a cutting-edge drum 'n' bass label
Ashli Todd
Owner of Spillers Records in Cardiff
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Episode: The Price of Music: Radiohead's secret bunker; the Kanye/Wireless fallout; and how is the world's oldest record shop preparing for Record Store Day 2026? We chat to owner Ashli Todd to find out...
Caroline Champarnaud
Director of International at Sacem
Sacem
Episode: Rebuilding the collective: how CMOs are scaling globally, collaborating across industries, and rethinking the creator relationship – Part 1: The Global Rights Engine
Julien Dumon
Director of Digital at Sacem
Sacem
Episode: Rebuilding the collective: how CMOs are scaling globally, collaborating across industries, and rethinking the creator relationship – Part 1: The Global Rights Engine
Stuart Dredge
Head of Insight, Music Ally
Music Ally
Episode: AI & music streaming in 2026: it's crunch time for creators
Julien Lefebvre
Head of Innovation and Sacem Lab
Sacem
Episode: The Open Innovation CMO: Sacem Lab, New Tech, and Creator Tools – with Julien Lefebvre, Head of Innovation and SACEM Lab
David El Sayegh
Deputy CEO of Sacem
Sacem
Episode: AI and Sacem: defining the future of music copyright – with David El Sayegh, Deputy CEO of ⁠Sacem⁠
Travis Hughson
Sales team leader for the EMEA region at Tipalti, focuses on the music sector
Tipalti
Episode: How artist payouts work in 2026: millions of micro-royalties in hundreds of countries – we speak with Tipalti
Mark Mulligan
Managing Director and Analyst at MIDiA Research
MIDiA Research
Episode: The future of record labels – with Midia's Mark Mulligan

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Joe Sparrow
Editor at Music Ally and Managing Editor of its content, Joe Sparrow hosts discussions on critical topics shaping the music industry with expert insights.

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Creators’ needs today: how Sacem is adapting to new modes of creation
Q: Is the industry adapting quickly enough to the DIY shift, or are creators building parallel systems outside CMOs?
There is variation among CMOs, with some faster to adapt than others. Sacem stresses partnerships, mutualization of costs, and a move toward new value models (potentially artist-centric or user-centric) to ensure creators benefit from collective efforts and that the system stays relevant to modern workflows.
Creators’ needs today: how Sacem is adapting to new modes of creation
Q: From the top level, how is Sacem thinking or rethinking its role to keep pace with changing creative practices?
Sacem emphasizes a mix of digital self-serve tools, hybrid support with real humans, and continuous education. They aim to remain flexible, scalable, and education-forward, helping DIY creators register works quickly, while maintaining robust protection and enabling cross-border, cross-platform collaborations.
Rebuilding the collective: how CMOs are scaling globally, collaborating across industries, and rethinking the creator relationship – Part 1: The Global Rights Engine
Q: How has the shift to a borderless music economy changed the role of CMOs?
CMOs are increasingly hub-like entities handling licensing, technology, and data processing, with emphasis on identification, matching content, and sharing data transparently across borders to support creators and rights holders.
Rebuilding the collective: how CMOs are scaling globally, collaborating across industries, and rethinking the creator relationship – Part 1: The Global Rights Engine
Q: Can you both tell us who you are and describe what you do every day?
Caroline explains her role as Director of International, managing relationships with CMOs globally and negotiating international partnerships; Julien outlines his responsibility for digital activities, DSP relationships, and coordinating with Anglo-American publishers and other CMOs.
The Open Innovation CMO: Sacem Lab, New Tech, and Creator Tools – with Julien Lefebvre, Head of Innovation and SACEM Lab
Q: Can you just explain what you do every day at Sacem Lab?
Julien describes Sacem Lab as a dedicated, small team within the IT department that focuses on evaluating strategic opportunities, running external collaborations, and delivering prototypes aligned with Sacem's priorities and member needs.

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Focused on the intricate dynamics of the music business, this series features engaging discussions that highlight the latest trends, technologies, and marketing strategies impacting the industry. With a lineup of expert guests, episode topics span from artist payments and financial operations to the evolving role of record labels and innovative marketing campaigns. The insights provided often reflect the rapid technological changes and cultural shifts within the music landscape, making it especially valuable for professionals aiming to stay ahead in a competitive environment. Unique to this offering is the concise format, which is crafted to provide substantial information in a brief listening period, ideal for busy industry players looking... more

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