Rolling Stones agree publishing deal with BMG

Rolling Stones’ songs such as “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” and “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” have won a new publishing deal just as a series of shows this summer is set to boost interest in the band’s back catalogue.

BMG — part of German publisher Bertelsmann — has signed to represent the music catalogue of the Stones, who are on tour celebrating 50 years in the music business.

The company gave no value for the deal, in which BMG’s responsibilities will range from marketing and licensing songs to the film, TV and advertising sectors, to ensuring the writers are paid promptly and accurately for their use on the fast-growing number of digital music services.