Leader Entertainment, the parent company of children’s entertainment brand El Reino Infantil, entered into a new partnership with Sony Music Publishing, announced Oct. 5, which will administer the brand’s complete music catalog worldwide. “This alliance will allow us to strengthen our shared capabilities, drive the creation of new content, and innovate across formats that generate new opportunities to continue expanding our most iconic intellectual properties internationally,” said Michel Pumar, chief strategy officer of Leader Entertainment, in a statement.
Oscar Galvan, managing director, South Cone, Sony Music Publishing, added, “Powered by our expert teams across Argentina and Mexico, we look forward to expanding the reach of this truly iconic catalog as it continues to inspire millions of children and families around the world.”
Since launching in 2011, El Reino Infantil has grown to more than 240 million subscribers across 64 YouTube channels and generated roughly 180 billion views, according to Music Business Worldwide. Its catalog includes La Granja de Zenón, Bichikids, Canciones del Zoo, Familia Blu and Paco el Marinero. The partnership will support new creative collaborations and expand the roster across formats and markets. El Reino Infantil’s content is produced in 11 languages and spans YouTube, streaming, TV, gaming, consumer products and live entertainment. Its live shows have reached more than 20 countries, with over 800 performances and nearly 1.5 million tickets sold. — Isabela Raygoza
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MusicInfra Partners With Amazon Music for Music Video Rights Management
MusicINfra is partnering with Amazon Music to support rights management on the streaming service and ensure music publishers are paid correctly and on time.
“MusicInfra will provide the critical features, speed and flexibility to support Amazon Music as we expand our music video offering,” James Duffett-Smith, director of business affairs and global head of music publishing at Amazon Music. “We look forward to a productive relationship with MusicInfra and with publishers as we move forward.”
Björn Lindvall, co-founder and CEO of MusicInfra, added, “MusicInfra was built to deal with the speed and scale Amazon Music needs to be able to offer something new to music lovers. We are eager to support Amazon Music and enhance its music service and expands opportunities for rightsholders and customers.” — Ariel King
