{
  "id": 17118590,
  "title": "Publishing Briefs: Peermusic Acquires 120 Publishing, Karen Hamilton to Lead New Division",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/publishing-briefs-peermusic-acquires-120-publishing-karen-hamilton-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-29T20:17:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/lists/publishing-briefs-peermusic-acquires-120-publishing/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Peermusic has acquired Sydney-based publishing company 120 Publishing, with Karen Hamilton appointed as managing director for Australasia. The deal gives Peermusic access to approximately 5,000 works and 120,000 administered projects from 120 Publishing. Mary Megan Peer, CEO of Peermusic, expressed pride in stewarding a catalog with artistic talent and cultural importance. Ralph W. Peer, President of Peermusic, welcomed Karen Hamilton to the helm of Peermusic Australia. Hamilton, who joined 120 Publishing in 2011, has built a vibrant community of writers and an impressive collection of local and international hits. Peermusic's acquisition of 120 Publishing allows them to grow their presence in Australia and enhance services for writers at both local and global levels. Hamilton stated that Peermusic is an independent and global publishing company that truly puts songwriters first and creates international opportunities for them. The integration of the 120 song catalog will provide writers with greater reach through Peermusic's global network. Hamilton expressed her honor in working with the Peermusic team and the incredible roster of songwriters.",
  "summary": "Plus, BMG celebrates Billboard Latin Music Week, and more publishing news and signings.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}