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Navigating royalty payments in today’s complex global music economy is no small feat. 🌐 That’s where royalty calculators come in. They simplify and streamline the process, saving you time and ensuring accuracy across all revenue streams. Want to better understand how these tools work? Dive into our latest blog to learn more about royalty calculators and Trolley’s newest integrations. 👀 🎶 Read more here —> https://lnkd.in/ey4ThGE5 #MusicIndustry #RoyaltyManagement #Trolley

We’re starting to feel the change of seasons. 🍂 That means…tax season is approaching faster than we’d perhaps like to admit. 📅 Businesses across tons of industries will be filing 1099-NECs this year, and you don’t want to be caught in a rush to iron out tax processes right as the deadline nears. ⚠ If you’re not feeling confident about your EOY process, now’s the time to switch to a streamlined contractor tax solution and take the weight off your shoulders. Managing and filing Forms 1099-NEC doesn’t get any smoother than this: https://lnkd.in/eVdAZki6 #TaxSeason #1099NEC #Trolley #Compliance

🚨 The Payouts Pulse #10 is here! 🚨 We’ve packed this edition with insights on everything from third-party cookies to landmark wins for songwriters. Here are the highlights: 🟢 Google’s change of heart: Third-party cookies will stay in Chrome—for now. What does this mean for the ad industry? 🟠 Global tech outage: The risks of automatic updates revealed—here’s how to protect your business. 🎶 Songwriters rejoice: The US Copyright Office reaffirms termination rights in a landmark victory under the Music Modernization Act. 💡 Plus: Trolley's latest updates on Trust features and our new partnership with Tickeri! 👇 Catch the full issue here!

🎶 Streaming Fraud: The Silent Saboteur 🎶 Did you know that fraudulent streams may have cost the music industry between $41 and $410 billion in 2023 alone? 😱 Dive into Edition 009 of the Payouts Pulse to uncover the tactics fraudsters use and how the industry is fighting back. Plus, check out the revamped Trolley Trust page for insights on preventing fraudulent payouts. Read more and join the conversation about safeguarding the future of music. 👇 #MusicIndustry #StreamingFraud #DigitalTrust #Innovation

In this product update, we’re highlighting significant enhancements to Trolley, including: 🚀 the launch of royalty calculator integrations for Curve and Music Maestro ⚙ new functionalities in our Invoice Payment API, and 📃 improved operational features like enhanced webhooks documentation. Additionally, we’re introducing greater flexibility with revamped widget modules and expanded event types, ensuring a seamless integration experience for developers. Check out the update in this week's newsletter

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Our latest edition of the Payouts Pulse newsletter is here with key insights on marketplace scams, payout needs for 2024, AI updates, and highlights from Marketplace Risk in San Francisco. In this issue: 🔍 Marketplace Scams: Protect yourself from fraud on platforms like Depop and Shpock. [6 min read] 💸 Payout Preferences: Why freelancers are willing to pay for instant payouts. [4 min read] 🤖 AI Insights: Think you’re scam-proof? New research says otherwise. [23 min listen] Want these insights in your inbox? Subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/eTr78Sbr Also featuring: 🎶 Pulse Playlist: Tune into our summer-ready playlist and get in the groove with some of our favorite tracks. 📃  Check out our new marketplace page to see how we can help you grow yours. 💬 Ask an Expert: Highlights from our panel at Marketplace Risk, including shifts in market perceptions of security and the importance of trust in open marketplaces. #PayoutsPulse #MarketplaceScams #InstantPayouts #AIUpdates #FraudPrevention #TrolleyTeam #MarketplaceRisk #InternetEconomy

Here’s how we’re keeping your finger on the pulse in edition #007 of The Payout Pulse: 🎶 More than 200 artists, including some really big names, have signed an open letter calling on more ethical use AI in the music industry [4 minute read] 💷 The UK’s IR35 rules have seen some (unpopular) changes in recent years, but the latest edits should inspire more confidence in hiring contractors [6 minute read] 🦅 Will the US have its own version of the EU’s GDPR? The proposed American Privacy Rights Act may be just that [5 minute read]

We’re proud to support Tickeri in empowering Latin music events across the globe! 🌎 With Trolley, Tickeri can now handle complex international transactions more efficiently, ensuring quick and transparent payments. This partnership supports Tickeri’s mission to modernize the Latin live event space (everywhere), providing a seamless experience for event organizers and fans alike. 👉 Read the full release to learn more about how this partnership is transforming the Latin live event industry: https://lnkd.in/exucinAD #Trolley #Tickeri #LatinEvents #GlobalExpansion #SeamlessPayouts #MusicIndustry #Innovation

Tom Harington and Conor Cox 🤘 spent last week at A2IM (American Association of Independent Music) Indie Week, and here are their big takeaways: 1️⃣ Transparency is key, and it’s one of the indie music community’s biggest objectives. Everyone is working to be more transparent, and that includes payouts: better communication, clear (and low) fees, and easily accessible information about earnings. 2️⃣ Fraud is a big concern, and the industry is coming together to work to stamp it out. It dilutes the royalty pool and pulls money away from real, hard-working artists. Anyone working to fight fraud is helping to ensure that royalties are paid out to those who deserve it. 3️⃣ AI is a big focus—no surprise there—and it’s a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it presents the industry with tons of opportunities for supporting administrative tasks and working with large data sets to ensure accuracy in royalty distributions. The flip side is that AI can be trained on real people's work (for free) and create content that could dilute the royalty pool, pulling money away from real artists. It’s inspiring to see the indie music community come together to tackle these challenges head-on. Huge thank you to A2IM for organizing Indie Week and creating a space for community and growth! 🎵