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6. The Interplay: Why All Three Are Necessary

Part 1 • Three-Part Registration Structure for 100% Streaming Royalties

Each of these three entities serves a unique and irreplaceable function.

<ul> <li>Your **Distributor** gets your music *onto* the platforms and collects master royalties.</li> <li>Your **PRO** collects performance royalties from public plays.</li> <li>Your **Publishing Administrator** collects mechanical royalties and ensures you are covered globally for all publishing income.</li> </ul> Removing any one of these three pieces creates a hole in your collection strategy, leaving money on the table.

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In this module: Three-Part Registration Structure for 100% Streaming Royalties10 steps
  1. 1The Comprehensive Royalty Collection Strategy
  2. 2Part 1: Your Digital Distributor (Master Recording Royalties)
  3. 3Part 2: Your Performing Rights Organization (PRO) (Performance Royalties)
  4. 4Part 3: Your Publishing Administrator (Mechanical Royalties & Global Collection)
  5. 5The Flow: How Royalties Reach You
  6. 6The Interplay: Why All Three Are Necessary
  7. 7Why You Need a Publishing Administrator (Even if You're a PRO Member)
  8. 8Strategic Implications: Building a Comprehensive Income Stream
  9. 9Common Mistakes to Avoid
  10. 10Your Definitive 3-Part Royalty Collection Checklist