Music Reports, Inc
Michael Kindel is an experienced professional in the music and entertainment industry, currently serving as a Copyright Research Analyst at Music Reports, Inc. since May 2012. In this role, Michael streamlines usage clearance by identifying trending singles and albums to facilitate licensing for digital service providers. Additionally, Michael has been a Concert and Events Promoter, Production Manager, and Marketing Manager for The Bar Society since June 2010, where marketing strategies are designed for various venues. As the owner and operator of Kindel Entertainment since January 2011, Michael provides specialized DJ services for private parties and clubs. Prior experience includes a Marketing Coordinator position at V-MODA, where marketing campaigns for prominent artists were implemented, and an A&R and Artist Management role at Position Music, where artist submissions were analyzed. Michael holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Business and Guitar Performance from Berklee College of Music, earned between 2006 and 2011.
Music Reports, Inc
Music Reports was established to enable local television broadcasters seeking alternatives to the rigid blanket licensing structures offered by BMI and ASCAP. Music Reports developed a "per program license" following administration service to collect and process television station schedules and revenues, and to automate report preparationand submission to the PROs. Following the signing of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act in 1998, Music Reports initiated a program of copyright licensing for digital music services including through a sister company called Royalty Logic, Inc. In doing so, the company played a significant role in the development of streaming services, both interactive and non-interactive.