Peter Leathem

UK collection org PPL reports all-time record revenue for 2023, at $352m

Revenues at the UK collective management organization have now surpassed pre-pandemic highs

UK’s musical talent gets $1.3M boost as PPL launches annual giving program

The program supports groups that drive positive change through music education, talent development, and artist well-being programs

UK music licensing company PPL paid out over $352m to performers and rightsholders in 2023

PPL credits its 2023 performance to the ongoing recovery from the pandemic, with more businesses reopening in the UK and globally

IFPI and WIN reveal cross-industry collaboration on centralized recording industry data exchange service

Roll-out of RDx to all rightsholders and MLCs is expected to start in 2020

PPL’s international collection grew 43% to a record £70.9m in 2018

PPL has collected a total of £429.1m international monies since 2006

UK CMO PPL records largest ever payout of £150.7m in June

Rise in revenue down to increased membership and international collections

PPL revamps Executive Management Team

UK licensing body promotes four senior members of staff

PPL payouts grew 5% in 2016 to hit £178.9m

Total annual revenue rose 8% year-on-year to £212.1m ($273.6m) in 2016