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7. Why You Need a Publishing Administrator (Even if You're a PRO Member)

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

Many artists believe that joining a PRO (ASCAP/BMI) is enough to collect all publishing royalties. This is false. Your PRO collects only Performance Royalties domestically. They do not collect Mechanical Royalties (especially from streaming) and they typically do not collect Performance Royalties from international territories. A Publishing Administrator is a specialized service that fills these gaps, ensuring you collect both mechanicals and global performance royalties, essentially acting as your global publishing department.

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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