PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION
Take Control of Your Music – Simplified Publishing Administration
MasterStreams now has a Publishing Administration, allowing songwriters to collect global royalties from streams, broadcasts, radio plays, and YouTube through one portal.
Registering your music compositions is a crucial step to protect your intellectual property, secure your rightful royalties, and enhance your career as a musician.
Direct Collection Network Songs are registered in 200+ territories, ensuring all performance/mechanical royalties are captured
Flexible Pricing Offer Publishing Admin within your store’s subscription or charge a one-time fee
Copyright Retention Artists keep 100% of their copyright but must register songs for 12 months for collection
Quarterly Accounting Royalties are paid quarterly, with detailed, transparent reports
Easy Online Access Manage tracks and writers from the Portal Admin suite
IPI Required Artists need an IPI number from their local PRO before registering (Contact us for Information)
Registering your compositions is crucial for several reasons:
1. Proof of Ownership:
- Legal Protection: Registration establishes a public record of your ownership, making it easier to prove your rights in case of copyright infringement.
- Deterrence: Knowing that your work is protected can deter potential infringers.
2. Royalty Collection:
- Performance Royalties: When your music is played on radio, TV, or in public venues, performance rights organizations (PROs) like ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC collect royalties on your behalf. Registration ensures you receive your share of these earnings.
- Mechanical Royalties: When your music is reproduced, such as on CDs, digital downloads, or streaming services, mechanical rights organizations (MROs) collect royalties. Registration helps you claim your share of these royalties.
- Synchronization Royalties: If your music is used in films, TV shows, or commercials, synchronization royalties are generated. Registration helps you claim your share of these royalties.
3. Licensing Opportunities:
- Increased Visibility: Registered compositions are more easily discoverable by potential licensees, such as film and TV producers, advertisers, and game developers.
- Enhanced Negotiation Power: Registration gives you more leverage when negotiating licensing deals.
Understanding PROs and MROs for Music Registration
PROs (Performing Rights Organizations)
- Purpose: Collect performance royalties (when your music is played on radio, TV, in public venues, etc.)
- Major US PROs:
- ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers)
- BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.)
- SESAC (Society of European Stage Authors and Composers)
MROs (Mechanical Rights Organizations)
- Purpose: Collect mechanical royalties (when your music is reproduced, such as on CDs, digital downloads, or streaming services)
- Major US MRO:
- MLC (Mechanical Licensing Collective)
5 Reasons to Register Your Music Compositions:
- Proof of Ownership: Registration establishes a public record of your ownership, making it easier to prove your rights in case of copyright infringement.
- Royalty Collection: Registration ensures you receive your fair share of royalties when your music is performed, reproduced, or used in other media.
- Licensing Opportunities: Registered compositions are more easily discoverable by potential licensees, such as film and TV producers, advertisers, and game developers.
- Legal Protection: Registration gives you stronger legal protection against copyright infringement and allows you to pursue legal action if necessary.
- Estate Planning: Registering your compositions helps ensure that your heirs can protect and manage your musical legacy after your passing.
Information and steps on how to register a song (your compositions) Click on the Image or Here
