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MMF New Year Tips for Managers

09 January 2025

Tasks for 2025 that'll start your year right.

Set your goals for the year – use MMF resources to track progress and update your business plans. We recommend How to Check your Streaming Royalties and How to Apply for Funding.

Submit your setlists – PRS for Music allows your clients to earn royalties when their music is performed live. Learn how

Get your tax return in order – We can connect you to our Associate accountants for professional advice if needed.

Invest in yourself to develop knowledge and skills – Sign up for Digital Marketing Training, our upcoming Meet The Funders event and grab the last place on our Advanced Manager Retreat.

Sign up to Lyor’s letter from YouTube Music – Receive quarterly updates on changes and insights from YouTube Music. Sign up form

Explore the MMF website and resource area – Including videos of previous member events and training. Resource area

Claim your clients’ Amazon Music for Artists profile – Get extensive stats, learn more about your client’s audience and how they consume your client’s music. Learn how

Add the MMF logo to your email footer – Display your MMF membership and link to our code of conduct to let your peers know how you conduct your business. MMF footer

Check in with yourself and stay healthy – If you haven’t already, check out our Mental Health Guide and sign up to a Help Musicians Peer Support Group.

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MMF is extremely sad to learn of the death of one of our founders, music manager Dr Raymond Coffer

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MMF is extremely sad to learn of the death of one of our founders, music manager Dr Raymond Coffer who was on the Board of the MMF from 1993-1996.  

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