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Peter Leathem OBE, CEO of PPL

Peter Leathem OBE on driving PPL to unprecedented heights and industry innovation

Celebrating our 90th anniversary, Peter Leathem OBE reflects on his 12 years as CEO - from enhancing global collections to navigating the challenges of the pandemic.
Fran Nevrkla 90 Years Interview

Fran Nevrkla OBE on transforming PPL into to a member-centric powerhouse

Celebrating PPL's 90th anniversary, Fran Nevrkla reflects on his tenure as CEO, helping reshape PPL into a vibrant, member-focused organisation.
Meet the Team Anouska Durrant Web

Meet the team: Anouska Durrant, Distribution Business Manager

Anouska Durrant is part of the team that turns our complex data into revenue calculations. It adds up to a collaborative role that’s all about ensuring PPL’s members are paid fairly and on time.
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Celebrating 20 years of the landmark VPL and MTV deal

Reflecting on two decades since VPL and MTV Network Europe reached a historic agreement that reshaped the landscape for independent music videos.
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Greg Aiello appointed as new Managing Director of PPL PRS Limited

Greg Aiello succeeds Andrea Gray, who is stepping down after nearly five years of leadership.
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London Grammar sign with PPL for international royalties collections

London Grammar are the latest performers to sign an agreement with PPL for the collection of their international neighbouring rights royalties.
Ezra Collective Silver Clefs

Ezra Collective among 2024 O2 Silver Clefs Award winners

The jazz quintet took home the Contemporary Music Award, sponsored by PPL.
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Colectiva and the Best Boys among latest artists receiving PPL Momentum Music Fund support

PPL Momentum Accelerator funding supports exciting artists with a growing fanbase and who are working to establish a music industry team.
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Growth in payments to PPL members driven by strong public performance, metadata improvements

It is the first time PPL has surpassed £100 million in a single distribution and comprises of collections from the licensing and use of recorded music both in the UK and internationally.
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Glastonbury 2024 headliners clock up 21 years of airplay in the 21st Century

As Coldplay, Dua Lipa and SZA prepare to hit the Pyramid Stage, exclusive data from PPL shows popularity of this year's Glastonbury headliners on the UK’s airwaves.
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PPL reports on record revenues at 2024 Annual General Meeting

Chief Executive Officer Peter Leathem OBE reports strong growth and international expansion.
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Ed Sheeran is most played UK artist for the seventh time in nine years

We reveal the UK's Most Played charts for 2023, with Ed Sheeran securing the title of Most Played Artist of the year in the UK.
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