SOCAN

Toronto, Canada Founded: 1992 • Age: 34 yrs
Administers performing rights, reproduction rights, licenses music, and supports creators globally.

About SOCAN

SOCAN is a Media & Entertainment company based in Toronto (Canada) founded in 1992. Administers performing rights, reproduction rights, licenses music, and supports creators globally. It operates on a B2B and Non-Profit Services model. SOCAN has completed 1 acquisition, including MN Digital. SOCAN offers products and services including Music Licensing, Repertoire Search, and Royalty Distribution. Its focus areas include Creative Industries, Music Rights Management, Reproduction Rights and Distribution Services.

Company details

SOCAN is a non-profit organization that collects and distributes royalties for music creators and publishers. It issues licenses for music use in businesses and events, advocates for fair rights, and operates offices in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Los Angeles. Serving members worldwide, it ensures ethical music usage and provides resources like repertoire searches and educational tools.

  • Headquarters Toronto, Canada
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Products & Services of SOCAN

SOCAN offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services, including Music Licensing, Repertoire Search, and Royalty Distribution.

Music Licensing
Rights Management

Provides licenses for music use in businesses and events

Repertoire Search
Database Services

Offers search tools for music works and client information

Royalty Distribution
Financial Services

Manages collection and payment of royalties to creators

Apps and channels of SOCAN

its YouTube channel SOCANmusic has 20 subscribers and 30 videos.

SOCANmusic
YouTube 20 subscribers 30 videos Music
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Videos from SOCAN

The most watched videos on SOCAN's YouTube channel, SOCANmusic (20 subscribers). Click a video to play it here.

SOCAN 100: Celebrating 100 years of Canadian music creation.
153 views
Allison Russell - The Influence & Legacy of Joni Mitchell
137 views
Boi-1da - Influences, Drake, and the Journey Ahead
111 views
From Artist to Composer: Katie Stelmanis (Austra) on Film Scoring & Creative Growth | SOCAN Academy
111 views

More on SOCANmusic.

Investments & Acquisitions by SOCAN

SOCAN has strategically engaged in corporate development activities, having acquired 1 company. Notable acquisitions include MN Digital.

Acquisitions
Company NameDescriptionDomainLocationFoundedAcquiredAmount
Multi-specialty hospital services are offered in Seattle.
mndigital.comSeattle, United States2000May 2016β€’β€’β€’β€’
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Timeline of SOCAN

2 dated milestones of SOCAN across 24 years, from founding to its latest funding, stage changes and deals.

  1. Founded SOCAN is founded.
  2. Acquisition Acquires MN Digital.
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Frequently Asked Questions about SOCAN

SOCAN was founded in 1992.

SOCAN is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. It is registered at Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

SOCAN is a non-profit organization that collects and distributes royalties for music creators and publishers. It issues licenses for music use in businesses and events, advocates for fair rights, and operates offices in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Los Angeles. Serving members worldwide, it ensures ethical music usage and provides resources like repertoire searches and educational tools.

SOCAN offers Music Licensing, Repertoire Search, and Royalty Distribution.

SOCAN has made 1 acquisition, including MN Digital.

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