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Nicholas Lehman shared this“We know that health and wellness are foundational to creative work and longevity in our industry, but many music creators struggle to access and afford health insurance,” said ASCAP Chief Strategy and Digital Officer Nick Lehman (pictured). “That is why it’s important for us to launch this service for our members, providing easy access to high-quality care at very reasonable costs – regardless if they have insurance or not. As the only truly creator-first PRO in the US, our commitment to our members is to support them with the resources they need to be at their creative best.” https://lnkd.in/eb2RUFJF
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Nicholas Lehman shared thisExtremely proud of our ASCAP Team and cross-company effort working on this project, which will bring even greater transparency to the music licensing ecosystem https://lnkd.in/eNz7hbYbSongview to Cover All Major U.S. PROs as SESAC and GMR Join Data PlatformSongview to Cover All Major U.S. PROs as SESAC and GMR Join Data Platform
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Nicholas Lehman shared thisNick Lehman, Chief Strategy and Digital Officer at US collecting society ASCAP, took up that theme of flexibility and willingness to license. “We have to be championing music rights, the rights of songwriters, of publishers, of creators… and we have to do it in a way that not only protects the rights, but also that listens to the technology companies and what they need to innovate,” he said. https://lnkd.in/euekMzruMusic Publishing and AI: ‘It’s not two different sides. It’s partners...’Music Publishing and AI: ‘It’s not two different sides. It’s partners...’
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Nicholas Lehman shared thisExcited to announce our ASCAP Lab #AI and the Business of Music Challenge Accelerator Cohort, which explores commercial solutions enabled by AI that can transform music industry workflows, business processes and data exchanges. As I said in the attached article, “ASCAP’s creator-first, future-forward commitment makes it imperative for us to embrace technology while simultaneously protecting the rights of creators. The dialogue, understanding and relationships that the ASCAP Lab Challenge creates with the music startup community enable us to drive progress for the industry and deliver on this commitment.” Super proud of the collaboration between our ASCAP Team and our ASCAP Lab Challenge startup teams, amazing work all around! https://lnkd.in/eVHT4Ws4ASCAP Lab Reveals 2024 ‘AI and the Business of Music Challenge’ TeamsASCAP Lab Reveals 2024 ‘AI and the Business of Music Challenge’ Teams
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Nicholas Lehman shared thisLooking forward to discussing the now and next of performance rights organizations at tomorrow's Association Of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) Global #MusicPublishing Summit with some of the smartest leaders in our sector: Alison Smith, Andrea C. Martin, ICD.D, Jennifer Brown, and Scott Jungmichel, to be moderated by Joanne Kelsey.
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Nicholas Lehman reposted thisNicholas Lehman reposted thisWhat are some of the many effects AI could have on the world of music? In this episode of the Enhance Life with Music podcast, ASCAP’s Chief Strategy & Digital Officer Nick Lehman gives an overview of the complex relationship between AI & music. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gHfYSVu5.
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Nicholas Lehman shared thisAddressing AI's opportunities and issues head-on for music creators #AI #artificialintelligence #musicindustryASCAP Launches New Initiatives to Navigate the Future of AIASCAP Launches New Initiatives to Navigate the Future of AI
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Nicholas Lehman shared thisHave a powerful vision for music in the #metaverse? Turn it into "reality" by working with us at the @ASCAP Lab and the NYC Media Lab via our #Music in the Metaverse R&D Challenge!Nicholas Lehman shared thisGot ideas for how the #metaverse can impact music making? We've teamed up with NYC Media Lab to launch the Music in the Metaverse Challenge for startups & university teams. Learn more at our FREE virtual info session on Feb 14. Register here: https://bit.ly/34NIsCj
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Nicholas Lehman liked thisNicholas Lehman liked thisWhether it’s about streaming or AI, elected officials make decisions that affect your ability to make a living as music creators. It’s important to make your voice heard, and that starts with voting. Verify your registration or register to vote now at https://lnkd.in/gFtTFsPY
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Nicholas Lehman liked thisNicholas Lehman liked thisSongwriters, composers and music publishers are some of the most heavily regulated small business owners in the country. The people on your ballot will shape the policies that affect your livelihood — from copyright law to AI to streaming. Don't sit this one out. Verify your registration or register to vote now at https://lnkd.in/gFtTFsPY
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Nicholas Lehman liked thisNicholas Lehman liked thisOur very own Nicole George-Middleton, ASCAP’s Executive Vice President & Head of Creative Membership, has been named one of Billboard’s 2026 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players! 🎶 Thank you, Nicole, for all you do to support songwriters and composers 🎉
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Nicholas Lehman liked thisNicholas Lehman liked thisAs many of you know, I was recently named CEO of the Academy of Country Music, and I start a week from today. One thing I was most excited about was the opportunity to work with Dolly Parton. Dolly left an indelible mark on country music, but beyond that she was loved by everyone, everywhere. Her legacy is filled with music for the ages, but also her generosity. The Academy will work to ensure Dolly’s music and mission will always be amplified. Rest in Peace Dolly.
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Nicholas Lehman reacted on thisNicholas Lehman reacted on thisSix months ago I started a personal food and travel brand called HIGH LOW FEAST. It was an intentional bet on a new skill set to develop an emerging form of storytelling. What I didn't fully anticipate was how much there was to learn. Then I took it live on Instagram...Six Months In: What Launching a Food and Travel Brand Taught A Traditional Media Executive About the Creator EconomySix Months In: What Launching a Food and Travel Brand Taught A Traditional Media Executive About the Creator Economy
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Nicholas Lehman liked thisNicholas Lehman liked thisWow!!! What an honor! I made the Forbes 50 Over 50 Impact List!! 🎇 https://lnkd.in/dVAtEPfS #Forbes #Global Citizen #grateful
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Nicholas Lehman liked thisNicholas Lehman liked thisSummer of 2026. No office. No formal business attire. It's the summer of building new things. The summer of the meeting of great minds. Of morning walks, sunshine and conversation filled breakfasts and lunches, great music, art exhibitions, quite a few strategy sessions both for myself and for a number of advisory clients and some very helpful Claude conversations. Did I say conversations? Yes I did. So many conversations. Real conversations. This has been a summer filled with new ideas, laugher, inspiration, and has led to the exciting formation of a slew of new partnerships and opportunities. Nothing is possible in this world without real relationships is what I am here to say. I am grateful for this summer of people, new and old. True friends, new friends, old colleagues, new colleagues. Here is to building the future all. #musicbusiness #fractionalCMO #advisory Ariel Hyatt Aileen Crowley are two such inspirational figures in my life. Last nights dinner hang with them inspired this post. Photo credit goes to Ms. Hyatt. Tagging some of my favorite peeps from the 2026 summer inspo of hangs and chats even if virtual! Andreea Gleeson Nicholas Lehman Brooke Eplee Marni Wandner Ashby (NBC-HWC) Jennifer Edelston Amy Tunick Michele Fino Lauren McGuire David Hazen Caroline Greenwald John Taite Bobby Haber Joanne Abbot Green Jedd Katrancha Amy Crawford Weston McGowen Bill Campbell Jennifer Newman Sharpe
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Nicholas Lehman liked thisNicholas Lehman liked thisAt NBCUniversal, we're always focused on making our culture-defining content easier to discover by meeting consumers where they are. That's why expanding our partnership with YouTube is such an important milestone for our company. Beginning early next year, Peacock will be included in a bundle with YouTube Premium, making it immediately available to millions of subscribers across the U.S. The biggest opportunity in streaming today is making sure the best stories, biggest live events and the world's most beloved franchises are easier to discover. By combining Peacock with YouTube's extraordinary scale and creator ecosystem, we're building a model that reflects how people actually consume entertainment today and where the industry is headed tomorrow, allowing us to better serve our fandoms and drive deeper engagement. Beyond distribution, we're also expanding our collaboration with YouTube across advertising technology, international streaming, and live sports - areas where scale, innovation and strong partnerships will continue to shape the future of the media industry. Proud of our teams for their work on this landmark deal that will ensure sustained growth for NBCUniversal. https://lnkd.in/eqr-aV_3NBCUniversal and YouTube ink deal to embed Peacock in the video platform for premium subscribersNBCUniversal and YouTube ink deal to embed Peacock in the video platform for premium subscribers
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Jeffrey Miller
Reimagining Global Media Operations I recently had the privilege of speaking at Dolby’s Tech Summit, a company that has consistently defined the gold standards of audio and image science for content creators. During my time running Post Production and Studio Operations at Disney, we partnered with Dolby to pioneer a few industry firsts including the launch of 7.1 audio to the introduction of Dolby Atmos, object-based immersive audio, and Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range image. Speaking with this group of talented engineers and innovators felt like a full-circle moment in my journey through the entertainment industry. My keynote, titled "Strategy in an Era of Disruption," focused on the drivers of change in our business and where we as an Industry need to go next. The pace of change has never been faster, and the next chapter will require that we rethink the architecture of how we create, finish and deliver content. Some of the themes I explored: The industry is at an inflection point. We’ve enabled global day-and-date distribution, digital production/post-production and streaming. Now, with the emergence of generative AI, we’re entering an era where creativity, operations and automation must coexist at scale. Moving the industry forward requires focusing on what enables innovation at scale: 🎬 Production + Post-Production: Faster turnaround, lower costs, without compromising quality 🧰 Enterprise-Grade Tools: Designed for global businesses 💡 AI as a Creative Tool: Enhancing, not replacing, human creativity through transparent, controllable outputs 🌎 Global Production/Post Infrastructure: Secure, seamless, location-agnostic ☁️ MovieLabs 2030 Vision: Building for interoperability and efficiency across cloud environments 🧠 Automation Intelligence: Automate repetitive tasks to increase speed and precision; robust data infrastructure enabling better AI 🤝 Strategic Partnerships: Trusted partners who can deliver end-to-end solutions ™️ Rights + IP Protections: Foundational to long-term sustainability In addition to these overall industry needs, I talked about what changes are in progress: 🎥 AI enhanced Visual Development/VFX 🎛️ Automated mastering, QA, translation/subs and global servicing and what's next: 🤖 AI “agents” tracking the status of work across all suppliers and workflows 🚀 NEW AI workflows streamlining today’s overly complex process. Our industry is at a crossroads where none of us can shape the future alone. It requires collaboration across content creators, technology innovators and industry leaders. To my fellow operators managing thru this disruption, what needs, priorities or ideas would you add to this conversation? #MediaTech #Innovation #FutureOfMedia #AI #Dolby #MovieLabs2030 #MediaSupplyChain #ContentProduction #CreativeTech #TechSummit
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Jon Dwyer
The proposed Fox-Roku deal is much more about the Connected TV stack than streaming subs… Fox would gain: • Content (Fox, Tubi) • Distribution (Roku OS, devices, The Roku Channel) • Advertising technology • First-party audience data from 100M+ streaming households The biggest opportunity is advertising. Combining Roku's data and ad platform with Fox's premium sports and news audiences creates a much stronger proposition for marketers seeking scale, targeting, and measurement in CTV. It also accelerates a broader industry trend: media companies increasingly want to control content, distribution, ad tech, and consumer data under one roof. The market has developed an ever increasing allergy to data porosity and ad dollars not chasing performance. If approved, this deal could reshape the competitive landscape for Connected TV and make Fox one of the most influential players in CTV advertising. #CTV #ConnectedTV #Streaming #Advertising #Media #AdTech #Fox #Roku
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