CTM Entertainment
CTM Entertainment B.V. is a Dutch music publishing and entertainment company that administers songwriter rights, acquires catalogs internationally via CTM Outlander, places sync music in advertising and media, and produces television formats for Dutch broadcasters, serving songwriters, artists, brands, and media companies globally through a 30+ partner sub-publishing network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersHilversum, Netherlands
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What CTM Entertainment does
CTM Entertainment B.V. is a privately-held Dutch music publishing and entertainment company headquartered in Hilversum, Netherlands, founded in 2000. The company operates four core divisions: CTM Publishing (music publishing administration and royalty collection for songwriters, composers, and producers), CTM Music (artist management and label operations under sub-brands Tough Crowd Records and Forever Lit Music), CTM Media Music (sync licensing for advertising, TV, film, and digital content), and CTM TV (television format development and production, including the long-running Dutch children's program Kids Top 20 since 2003). Internationally, CTM catalogs and rights are administered through a network of 30+ sub-publishing partners covering the US (Concord), UK/Ireland (Concord UK), Japan and Southeast Asia (Fujipacific Music), China (NetEase Publishing), Germany (ROBA), France (Because Editions), Latin America (Peer Music Latina), and other major and emerging markets.
CTM Outlander Music LP is the company's international catalog acquisition arm, established in 2021 in partnership with the American Outlander Fund with a planned $1 billion commitment over five years for music rights acquisitions. Completed deals include TEN Music Group (2021), One77 Music Publishing (2021), Natalie Hemby's songwriting rights (2021), and Matt Simons' master catalog (2024). The represented roster includes Grammy winners Shane McAnally and Avedon, legendary producer Scott Storch, Norwegian DJ Tungevaag (6B+ streams), Ronnie Flex (300M+ streams), and Italian-Belgian artist Salvatore Adamo. CTM's sub-brands include Red Smoke Publishing, Savile Row Publishing, Sounds That Never Sleep Publishing (jointly with Insomniac), and the in-house CTM Studios writing/recording facility.
Revenue is generated primarily through licensing and royalties (mechanical, performance, and synchronization royalties collected via administration agreements and a global sub-publishing network), catalog acquisition economics (long-term royalty collection from acquired publishing and master rights), and TV/format production services for Dutch broadcasters (NPO/Zapp, AVROTROS, Net5). CTM is led by CEO André de Raaff and President Jitze de Raaff, with wholly-owned subsidiaries in Belgium and Scandinavia supporting Benelux-plus-Nordic operations.
CTM Entertainment firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CTM Entertainment
- Legal name
- CTM Entertainment B.V.
- Website
- https://ctm.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- CTM Entertainment B.V. is a Dutch music publishing and entertainment company that administers songwriter rights, acquires catalogs internationally via CTM Outlander, places sync music in advertising and media, and produces television formats for Dutch broadcasters, serving songwriters, artists, brands, and media companies globally through a 30+ partner sub-publishing network.
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CTM Entertainment industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Music Publishing
- NAICS
- Music Publishers (512230), Music Publishers (51223), Motion Picture and Video Distribution (512120)
- SIC
- Miscellaneous Publishing (2741), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Publishing Administration (Catalog Admin, Global Subpublishing) (MPAIABAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Royalty Accounting & Payment Services (Statements, Audits, Payee Management) (MPAIABAL), Sync Rights Representation (Pitching, Clearance, Negotiation) (MPAIABAF), Content Syndication, Distribution & Rights Management Platforms (BPAMAJAN)
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Where CTM Entertainment is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hilversum
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
CTM Entertainment business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Music Publishing Administration: CTM administers music publishing rights on behalf of songwriters and composers, collecting mechanical, performance, and sync royalties from collection societies worldwide. Revenue comes from administering existing catalogs and acquiring new catalogs.
- Sync Licensing: CTM places music from its catalog into advertising campaigns (e.g., KPN's 'Stukje van Mij'), TV shows, films, and digital content, earning sync fees and contributing to the cultural/commercial success of campaigns such as the Global Grand Effie-winning KPN campaign.
- TV Production and Format Development: CTM TV develops and produces television formats and series (e.g., Kids Top 20 since 2003, 'Met de billen bloot', 'Vakantieliefdes'), operating as both a production company creating original content and a licensed producer of established formats like Top of the Pops (BBC license).
- Catalog Acquisition: CTM Outlander acquires master and publishing catalogs from artists and songwriters (e.g., Matt Simons master catalog, One77 Music Publishing catalog, TEN Music Group), generating revenue through ongoing royalty collection and long-term rights exploitation.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
CTM Entertainment product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CTM Entertainment provides music publishing administration, sync licensing, television format development, and catalog acquisition services to songwriters, composers, recording artists, record labels, advertisers, brands, and broadcasters. The company administers publishing rights and collects royalties from collection societies across more than 30 international territories through a network of sub-publishing partners, while its CTM TV division develops and produces original and licensed TV formats for Dutch and international broadcasters.
Product overview
CTM Entertainment is a Dutch music publishing and entertainment company operating multiple divisions: CTM Publishing (music publishing and rights management), CTM Music (artist management and releases), CTM Media Music (sync licensing), and CTM TV (television production including Kids Top 20). The company also operates CTM Outlander Music for master recordings and catalog acquisitions, alongside sub-brands Red Smoke Publishing, Savile Row Publishing, and Tough Crowd Records. CTM Studios provides in-house recording and post-production facilities. The company represents songwriters and artists globally through a network of international publishing partners.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- CTM Publishing: Music publishing division representing songwriters and composers globally
- CTM Music
- CTM Media Music
- CTM TV
- CTM Studios
- CTM Outlander
- Sounds That Never Sleep Publishing
- Red Smoke Publishing
- Savile Row Publishing
Products and services
- CTM Publishing Music publishing division administering publishing rights and royalties for represented songwriters, composers, and producers globally, including international sub-publishing collection and admin services.
- CTM Media Music Sync licensing division placing catalog music into advertising campaigns, films, television programs, and digital content for brands, advertisers, and media producers.
- CTM Music Music division providing artist management, record releases, and music production services for signed artists across multiple genres.
- CTM TV Television production division developing and producing original TV formats and series as well as licensed formats (BBC Top of the Pops), targeting Dutch and international broadcasters.
- Kids Top 20 Self-developed weekly children's music television program produced by CTM TV continuously since 2003 and broadcast on Dutch public television (NPO Zapp); format has also aired in multiple international territories.
- CTM Outlander Music Music rights and catalog acquisition entity (CTM Outlander Music LP) formed with the American Outlander Fund to acquire master recordings and publishing catalogs worldwide, funded by a $1 billion five-year capital commitment.
Quantifiable outcome
- KPN's campaign 'Stukje van Mij' won the Global Grand Effie (highest international marketing effectiveness award)
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Companies that use CTM Entertainment
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
CTM Entertainment technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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AI maturity
App detail
CTM Entertainment partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
34 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- ShermanologyminorCuraçao/Dutch house duo Shermanology (Andy & Dorothy Shermanology) signed an admin partnership with CTM and Red Smoke Publishing. Known for tracks 'Boyz N Da Club' and 'It’s A Killa,' the duo continues developing their sound rooted in their Caribbean/Dutch cultural identity.
- Dunvagen Music Publishers (Philip Glass)coreCTM Publishing represents Dunvagen Music Publishers, the music publishing company of composer Philip Glass, in the Netherlands starting January 1, 2026. Philip Glass is regarded as one of the most influential composers of the 20th and 21st centuries, with works including operas (Einstein on the Beach), orchestral/piano works (Glassworks), and film scores (Koyaanisqatsi).
- Salvatore AdamominorCTM announced a long-term collaboration with legendary artist and songwriter Salvatore Adamo. Adamo is a renowned Italian-Belgian singer-songwriter known for hits including 'Tombe la neige' and 'Vous.
- DGTL PublishingminorDGTL Publishing partnered with CTM, appointing CTM as its worldwide administrative partner for its house and techno catalog. Thierry Klein Bluemink (Founder, DGTL Publishing) stated CTM shares DGTL's core values of transparency and fairness for writers.
- DGTLminorDGTL is a festival and event brand that also operates DGTL Publishing, focusing on house and techno music. The partnership with CTM aims to make music publishing more accessible and create new opportunities for electronic music makers worldwide.
- Ultra PublishingcoreUltra Publishing (founded by Patrick Moxey) and CTM established a mutual agreement where CTM represents Ultra's publishing catalog of more than 50,000 works in the Benelux, and Ultra represents Red Smoke Publishing (CTM) catalog in Canada. The partnership also includes joint co-signing opportunities and writer collaborations.
- One77 Music PublishingcoreCTM Outlander acquired New York-based One77 Music Publishing, including all ownership and administration rights. The catalog contains over 2,000 songs recorded by Demi Lovato, Madonna, Martina McBride, Leona Lewis, John Legend, Carrie Underwood, and Josh Groban. Led by Jennifer Blakeman (President and CCO).
- TEN Music GroupcoreCTM Outlander acquired TEN Music Group (founded by Ola Håkansson), whose catalog includes hits from Rihanna, Shakira, Panic! At The Disco, and Zara Larsson. Zara Larsson's 'Lush Life' alone has over 950 million streams on Spotify. This was the first acquisition by CTM Outlander Music LP.
- Insomniac Records / Sounds That Never Sleep PublishingcoreInsomniac Records (active since 2014, with 200+ tracks published) entered a worldwide publishing agreement with CTM Publishing. Rights are managed under Sounds That Never Sleep Publishing. Insomniac's catalog includes Chris Lake, Dombresky, Habstrakt, and Redlight. CEO André de Raaff stated CTM's goal to make Sounds That Never Sleep a leading force in dance music publishing.
- Meisel MusikverlagecoreCTM Publishing exclusively represents the Meisel catalog in the Benelux starting January 1, 2019. Founded in 1926, Meisel Musikverlage is one of Europe's leading independent music publishers, managed by the Meisel family, with hundreds of gold and platinum awards. The catalog includes works by Giorgio Moroder, Marianne Rosenberg, and Modern Talking.
- Concord (UK and USA)coreConcord serves as CTM's sub-publishing partner for the UK, Cyprus, and Ireland (Concord UK) and the United States (Concord USA), handling local royalty collection and administration in these territories.
- Fujipacific Music (SE Asia and Japan)coreFujipacific Music SE Asia handles CTM's sub-publishing in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, South Korea, Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand. Fujipacific Music Inc. handles Japan.
- NetEase Publishing (China)coreNetEase Publishing is CTM's sub-publishing partner for China, managing local royalty collection and administration for the Chinese market.
- Peer Music LatinacorePeer Music Latina handles CTM's sub-publishing representation across Latin America.
- Because Editions (France)coreBecause Editions serves as CTM's sub-publishing partner for France and French-speaking territories.
- ROBA Music Publishing (Germany)coreROBA Music Publishing handles CTM's sub-publishing in Germany.
- Select Music Publishing (South Africa/Zimbabwe/Namibia/Mozambique)minorSelect Music Publishing (PTY) LTD represents CTM in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique, and SAMRO territories.
- Poparabia FZ-LLC (Middle East)minorPoparabia FZ-LLC handles CTM's sub-publishing in Arabic-speaking territories.
- Origin Music Publishing (Australia/Papua New Guinea/Fiji/New Zealand)Origin Music Publishing represents CTM in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, and New Zealand.
- CTM Publishing ScandinaviacoreCTM Publishing Scandinavia handles CTM's sub-publishing operations in Scandinavia.
- CTM Entertainment BelgiumcoreCTM Entertainment Belgium operates as the company's subsidiary for publishing operations in Belgium and Luxembourg.
- Ediciones Musicales Clipper's S.L. (Spain/Malta/Andorra/Portugal)minorEdiciones Musicales Clipper's S.L. handles CTM's sub-publishing in Spain, Malta, Andorra, and Portugal.
- Warner RussiaminorWarner Russia handles CTM's sub-publishing in Russia and Russian territories.
- Times Music / Bennet Coleman & Co Ltd. (India)minorTimes Music handles CTM's sub-publishing in India.
- Fermata Do Brasil (Brazil)minorFermata Do Brasil handles CTM's sub-publishing in Brazil.
- Red Brick Songs Inc. (Canada)minorRed Brick Songs Inc. handles CTM's sub-publishing in Canada.
- Schubert Music Europe GmbH (Eastern Europe)minorSchubert Music Europe GmbH handles CTM's sub-publishing in Eastern Europe.
- Rudi Schedler Muzikverlag GmbH (Austria/Switzerland)minorRudi Schedler Muzikverlag GmbH handles CTM's sub-publishing in Austria and Switzerland.
- K9 Music Publishing (Romania/Moldova)minorK9 Music Publishing handles CTM's sub-publishing in Romania and Moldova.
- D-Version Music (Greece)minorD-Version Music handles CTM's sub-publishing in Greece.
- Café Concerto (Italy)minorCafé Concerto handles CTM's sub-publishing in Italy.
- LEV Group Media (Israel)minorLEV Group Media handles CTM's sub-publishing in Israel.
- Pelikan Muzik Yayimcilik (Turkey)minorPelikan Muzik Yayimcilik handles CTM's sub-publishing in Turkey.
- Red Smoke PublishingcoreRed Smoke Publishing is a CTM-affiliated publishing entity that handles specific catalogs and artist relationships, including Scott Storch's publishing agreement and Bears Den's multi-year publishing deal. It operates alongside CTM Publishing.
Scale indicators13 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
CTM Entertainment competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Kobalt Music Group: Tech-forward independent music publisher and rights administrator. Comparable to CTM in offering publishing administration and global royalty collection for songwriters and catalogs, with a similar mid-size independent positioning.
- Spirit Music Group: Independent music publisher focused on catalog acquisition and rights administration. Directly comparable to CTM Outlander's catalog-buying model, with a similar strategy of acquiring legacy catalogs from artists and publishers and administering them long-term.
- Primary Wave Music Publishing: Independent music publisher and talent management firm with significant catalog assets. Comparable to CTM's vertically integrated publishing-plus-artist-representation model, with similar focus on premium catalog acquisitions and sync licensing.
- Peer Music: Largest independent music publisher in Latin America and one of the largest independent publishers globally. CTM explicitly partners with Peer Music Latina for Latin American sub-publishing; Peer Music is a directly comparable independent publisher with similar catalog administration and global royalty collection.
- Concord Music Publishing: Independent music publisher with major catalogs (including Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen) operating globally. CTM explicitly partners with Concord as its US/UK sub-publishing partner, making it a direct peer in the publishing-administration and catalog-acquisition space.
- Round Hill Music: Independent music publisher specializing in catalog acquisitions and songwriter representation. Comparable to CTM Outlander in the catalog-acquisition and administration space, with similar focus on long-tail royalty assets.
- Downtown Music Publishing: Independent music publisher and rights administrator offering publishing administration, sync, and royalty services globally. Directly comparable to CTM Publishing in scope and target market, and a benchmark for mid-size independent publishers expanding internationally.
- Reservoir Media: Publicly-listed independent music publisher and rights administrator. Comparable to CTM Publishing in offering publishing administration, sync, and catalog acquisition, with a publicly-disclosed valuation benchmark for the segment CTM operates in.
- Hipgnosis Songs Fund: Music royalty investment fund that acquires catalogs of hit songs and administers rights. Most directly comparable to CTM Outlander's capital-intensive catalog acquisition strategy — Hipgnosis is the public benchmark for the kind of $1B-scale catalog deployment Outlander has committed to.
Broad incumbents
- BMG Rights Management: One of the world's largest independent music publishers and rights administrators, owned by Bertelsmann. Comparable to CTM's publishing operations at much greater scale, with broader catalog acquisition and recording business — a major competitor in the catalog-acquisition space CTM Outlander operates in.
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Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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CTM Entertainment subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries13 records
CTM Entertainment funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about CTM Entertainment
What does CTM Entertainment do?
CTM Entertainment provides music publishing administration, sync licensing, television format development, and catalog acquisition services to songwriters, composers, recording artists, record labels, advertisers, brands, and broadcasters. The company administers publishing rights and collects royalties from collection societies across more than 30 international territories through a network of sub-publishing partners, while its CTM TV division develops and produces original and licensed TV formats for Dutch and international broadcasters.
Is CTM Entertainment a public or private company?
CTM Entertainment is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was CTM Entertainment founded?
CTM Entertainment was founded in 2000. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is CTM Entertainment based?
CTM Entertainment is headquartered in Hilversum, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does CTM Entertainment make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Music Publishing Administration is the primary driver. The others are sync Licensing, TV Production and Format Development and catalog Acquisition.
Who are CTM Entertainment's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Kobalt Music Group, Spirit Music Group, Primary Wave Music Publishing, Peer Music, Concord Music Publishing, Round Hill Music, Downtown Music Publishing, Reservoir Media and Hipgnosis Songs Fund. BMG Rights Management is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does CTM Entertainment have an API?
No public API is recorded for CTM Entertainment.
What industry is CTM Entertainment in?
CTM Entertainment's product category is Music Publishing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAIABAB, Publishing Administration (Catalog Admin, Global Subpublishing), with a secondary code of MPAIABAL, Royalty Accounting & Payment Services (Statements, Audits, Payee Management). Its NAICS code is 512230 and its SIC code is 2741.