SESAC Music Group has acquired HAAWK, a media software and services company specializing in rights management and monetization of independent music, film, television and video catalogs.
HAAWK (which stands for “Help All Assets with Knowledge”) provides “all-inclusive” management services YouTube Content ID System and Facebook Copyright manager platform (including Instagram), and works with multiple record label, publisher and music rights holder clients.
The company also operates a program called Distro and a Micro Sync music licensing platform called Keyframe Audio.
HAAWK will remain headquartered in Los Angeles, run by Ryan Byrnewho founded the company 2017.
HAAWK’s new parent company, SESAC Music Group, has offices in New York, Nashville, Los Angeles, London and Munich and is led by C.E.O. John Josephson.
HAAWK will work with vocal salad As part of SESAC Music Group’s artist and label publishing services division music service distribute.
Music Services is one of the company’s four divisions, along with Church Music Resources, Audiovisual Music and SESAC performance rightswhich authorizes public performances exceeding 1.5 million the song that represents it 15,000+ Affiliated Songwriters, Composers and Music Publishers.
HAAWK deal marks latest in series of acquisitions SESAC Music Group recent years.
Last year, it acquired music management organization Music Services, just months after acquiring Audio Salad.
In 2021, SESAC Music Group acquired streaming copyright fee collection agency Audiam from Canadian licensing association SOCAN. It also purchased rights licensing platform Harry Fox Agency from the National Music Publishers Association in 2015.
In January 2017, Blackstone Group acquired SESAC from Rizvi Traverse Management for an amount believed to be close to $1 billion.
“This is truly a dream come true. HAAWK is already a leader in providing unparalleled opportunities and increased royalty revenue to clients on YouTube, Facebook and social video platforms.
Ryan Byrne, HAAWK
“This is truly a dream come true,” said Ryan Born, founder and CEO of HAAWK. “HAAWK is already a leader in providing unparalleled opportunities and increased royalty revenue for clients on YouTube, Facebook and social video platforms.
“By partnering with SESAC Music Group, we open the door to greater possibilities, allowing us to expand globally and provide our clients with more advanced royalty collection and management services.
“HAAWK’s mission aligns with SESAC Music Group’s mission to provide maximum value and transparency to music creators.”
John Josephson, SESAC Music Group
John Josephson, Chairman and CEO of SESAC Music Group, added: “HAAWK’s mission is consistent with SESAC Music Group’s mission to provide maximum value and transparency for music creators.
“Their leadership and technology enhance our service to independent labels and publishers around the world.
Malcolm Hawker, executive vice president and chief operating officer of SESAC Music Group, added: “We are pleased to welcome HAAWK to our music services portfolio, enhancing our comprehensive asset management and royalty collection services for independent labels and publishers around the world.”
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