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PPL’s June 2019 distribution
Most Played - Ed Sheeran 2018

Ed Sheeran the most played artist for third time in 4 years as charts show British success

PPL’s Most Played Charts are published annually coinciding with PPL’s AGM.
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PPL announces record financial results

In 2018 PPL collected a total of £246.8 million for performers and recording rightsholders; an increase of £28 million (13%) from 2017. Growth was achieved across all three of PPL’s revenue streams; broadcast and online by 5%, public performance and dubbing by 3%, and international collections by 43%.
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PPL achieves largest ever Q1 distribution of international revenue

PPL has announced a record Quarter 1 (Q1) distribution of international revenue, distributing £16.1m collected from more than 50 collective management organisations (CMOs) around the world.
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UK industry unites to support new wave of UK jazz at SXSW

JAZZ RE:FRESHED OUTERNATIONAL SXSW Official showcase. Main II. Wednesday 13 March from 8pm
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The British Music Embassy returns to SXSW 2019

Six showcases of hotly-tipped British music will return to the festival in Austin, Texas, 11 – 16 March 2019.
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PPL delivers its largest ever annual international collection

PPL’s international collection grew over 40% from 2017 to 2018.
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PPL announces Q4 2018 payment details

Music licensing company PPL has today announced a quarterly payment of £39.2 million.
Auddly article

PPL and SAMI collaborate with Swedish tech start-up Auddly
APM 2018 Elected Directors

Robin Firman and Horace Trubridge elected to the PPL Performer Board
WIM Awards diversity

PPL recognised for championing diversity in the workplace at WIM Awards 2018

The music licensing company takes home The Company Award: Diversity in the Workplace at the annual Music Week Women in Music Awards.
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