Abowd's appointment signifies a continued investment into the
company's future, advancing its mission and strategic
growth
NEW
YORK, Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royalty
Network, one of the country's leading, family-owned independent
music publishing companies, is pleased to announce the appointment
of Daniel Abowd as its new President
& General Counsel. Under the leadership of CEO Frank Liwall, this strategic hire marks a
significant investment in the company's future as it continues its
mission to empower songwriters, producers, and artists
worldwide.
Founded in 1994, the Royalty Network has grown to represent over
700,000 compositions, including works from some of the most
prolific songwriters and producers across genres, with hits
featured on albums by the likes of Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, Kendrick
Lamar, and Drake. The Royalty Network's music has also
appeared in high-profile film, TV, and advertising placements,
including blockbuster films like "Black Panther," "Creed 2," and
"Bad Boys For Life" and campaigns for Target, Walmart, BMW, Levi's,
and Chevrolet.
Frank Liwall, Founder and CEO of the Royalty Network, has built
the company on a foundation of innovation, values, and personalized
service for all clients. This has been a key component to its
success: year after year, the company has expanded its client
roster and grown its business by centering integrity and its
people-first approach. The Royalty Network's commitment to
educating songwriters about the intricacies of music publishing,
copyright ownership, and business operations is central to its
success, ensuring that clients collect all revenue rightfully
earned while avoiding potentially harmful deals.
"I could not be more thrilled to return in this new capacity to
the company that, in every professional sense, raised me. The
Royalty Network is a unicorn–thriving as a true family-run
independent for decades in an industry that has undergone several
wholesale metamorphoses," said Daniel
Abowd, President & General Counsel of the Royalty
Network. "As the industry continues to evolve, I look forward to
helping the Royalty Network family support and protect the
songwriters and rightsholders who entrust us with their
livelihoods."
Abowd brings a wealth and breadth of experience to his new role.
A lifelong musician and songwriter with degrees in music,
economics, and music business from Cornell
University and NYU, Abowd
previously worked at the Royalty Network for eight years in several
capacities, most recently as Vice President. A practicing attorney,
he returns to the company from his most recent role as a litigator
at white-shoe law firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan,
following prestigious judicial clerkships in the Southern District
of New York and Second Circuit
Court of Appeals. His return is a testament to the Royalty
Network's strong internal culture, commitment to growth, and
long-term vision.
In his role as President & General Counsel, Abowd will work
closely with Liwall, continuing the company's ethos as an
independent, caring, and culturally-focused company. As a part of
his broad leadership responsibilities, Abowd will also provide the
company with in-house legal guidance to allow the company to
continue to flourish in today's complex and evolving music
publishing landscape.
"I am elated to announce as President and General Counsel our
former employee, Daniel Abowd and
looking forward to working closely with Danny to continue to
provide the best service to our clients," said Frank Liwall,
Founder & CEO of the Royalty Network. "Danny's drive to succeed
and his experience as a litigator gives us the ability to better
protect the works in our catalog and allow our team to grow in a
fair and balanced manner. Danny understands our company's mission
and the importance that plays in the protection, collection, and
further utilization of our catalog, with the quality and care that
we strive to achieve. He personifies the exact balance required to
be President. In this role, he will play an integral part in our
future growth and success."
Liwall's forward-thinking approach to copyright ownership and
administration deals has attracted some of the most talented
individuals in the music industry, while maintaining both employee
and client loyalty above and beyond industry standards. With
Abowd's appointment, the Royalty Network is poised to build on its
strong internal culture and the values instilled by Liwall and his
team. These principles have driven the company's success over the
past 30 years and will continue to foster employee and client
loyalty, ensuring the Royalty Network remains a leader in the music
publishing industry for years to come.
Media Contact:
Kate Laursen
kate@pacepublicrelations.com
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SOURCE The Royalty Network Inc.
