{"id":163708,"date":"2023-09-18T15:45:33","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T14:45:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/?p=163708"},"modified":"2023-09-19T12:52:38","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T11:52:38","slug":"japans-avex-inks-youtube-management-deal-with-music-tech-startup-orfium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/japans-avex-inks-youtube-management-deal-with-music-tech-startup-orfium\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan\u2019s Avex inks YouTube management deal with music tech startup Orfium"},"content":{"rendered":"

Los Angeles-headquartered music rights and metadata management software platform Orfium<\/a> has entered into a YouTube management deal with Japanese entertainment giant Avex Inc.<\/a><\/p>\n

The collaboration marks Orfium\u2019s first-ever partnership with an entity in Asia, the startup said in a press release on Friday (September 15).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Orfium says the deal underscores its expansion in the Japanese music market, the world\u2019s second-largest, according to the International Trade Administration (ITA)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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With the YouTube management agreement, Avex will use Orfium\u2019s technology to enhance its monetization from YouTube, ensuring that rightsholders, artists, writers, and composers receive due compensation for the use of their music on the platform.<\/p>\n

The partnership with Avex follows Orfium\u2019s similar strategies in key markets including the US and the UK, where it serves music publishers, record labels, broadcasters and production music companies.<\/p>\n

The company says Japan has been a focal point for its global expansion efforts since 2022 after acquiring<\/a> Tokyo-based promotional, marketing and content company Breaker, which now became Orfium Japan.<\/p>\n

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Breaker was founded in 2013 by Alan Swarts, former Vice President at MTV\/Viacom in Japan, and John Possman, Co-Founder of DFR Asia.<\/p>\n

Commenting on the latest deal with Avex, Swarts, who now serves as CEO at Orfium Japan, said: \u201cWe\u2019re on a mission to bridge the value gap that exists across UGC platforms for creators and rightsholders in Japan.\u201d<\/p>\n

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<\/figure>\u201cOrfium\u2019s AI-based technology, combined with our deep local industry knowledge, has enabled us to grow quickly while clearly demonstrating the value we can deliver to our Japanese partners.”<\/p>\n

Alan Swarts, Orfium Japan<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u201cOrfium\u2019s AI-based technology, combined with our deep local industry knowledge, has enabled us to grow quickly while clearly demonstrating the value we can deliver to our Japanese partners. We\u2019re very much looking forward to working with the Avex team to deliver the best possible results.\u201d<\/p>\n

As part of the new deal, Orfium will assume responsibility for Avex’s music catalog management on YouTube, employing its AI-driven matching technology to optimize monetization for rightsholders, artists, writers, and composers.<\/p>\n

Avex ranks among Japan’s largest entertainment companies, operating in record labels, live music, animation, film production, and digital ventures. The company is often referred to as Japan\u2019s fourth major.<\/p>\n

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Avex has partnerships with China\u2019s NetEase Cloud Music<\/a>, Sony Music Publishing<\/a>, S10 Publishing<\/a> (Brandon Silverstein\u2019s music publishing division), AEG Presents<\/a>, and music rights company Downtown<\/a>, among others.<\/p>\n

\u201cAvex is one of Japan\u2019s top entertainment businesses. Having entered the local market with the acquisition of Breaker in 2022, Orfium has gone from strength to strength as we continue to demonstrate the incremental value we\u2019re delivering to our Japanese clients. The magnitude of growth of UGC in Japan is remarkable and to be selected as the tech partner of choice by Avex is a real endorsement of our offer and capabilities. We\u2019re very proud to partner with them,\u201d said Orfium CEO Rob Wells.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAs Japanese music reaches new audiences all over the world through YouTube and other UGC platforms, it is also creating significant new revenue opportunities for creators and rightsholders.”<\/p>\n

Takeya Ino, Avex<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Avex Music Creative Inc. President Takeya Ino, added: \u201cI am extremely pleased to partner with Orfium, who is at the cutting edge of technological innovation in music and entertainment. I believe Avex and Japan have content and culture that captivates people worldwide.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs Japanese music reaches new audiences all over the world through YouTube and other UGC platforms, it is also creating significant new revenue opportunities for creators and rightsholders. I expect that a partnership with Orfium, with its impressive track record, will deliver great results for us.\u201c<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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