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EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR: Elizabeth Matthews.
| Title: | EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR: Elizabeth Matthews. |
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| Authors: | Marshall, Elizabeth Dilts (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Billboard. 4/18/2026, Vol. 138 Issue 4, p80-83. 4p. 3 Color Photographs. |
| Subject Terms: | *Royalties (Copyright), *Senior leadership teams, *Music industry, *Government policy, *Technological innovations |
| Company/Entity: | American Society of Composers Authors & Publishers 001666619 |
| Abstract: | The article focuses on Elizabeth Matthews’ leadership of ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, a not-for-profit performing rights organization that licenses and distributes royalties for over 1.1 million songwriters, composers, and publishers. Under Matthews since 2015, ASCAP has achieved record revenues nearing $2 billion and paid out $1.8 billion in royalties in 2025, emphasizing technological innovation, transparency, and advocacy amid challenges such as AI’s impact on music copyright. Matthews has guided ASCAP through strategic growth, cloud migration, and cybersecurity enhancements, while actively engaging in federal policy discussions on generative AI and fostering inclusivity for diverse music creators. The organization collaborates with other PROs on initiatives like Songview, a public database of music ownership, and maintains a high payout ratio to support its members’ livelihoods. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: | Business Source Index |
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