Setting up your own music publishing company lets you collect the publisher's share of royalties that would otherwise go unclaimed. This guide explains what a publishing company does, how to register one, and what to do once it is set up.
Understand how music publishing works, the difference between mechanical and performance royalties, types of publishing deals, and how to collect every penny you are owed as a songwriter. Includes real numbers and actionable registration steps.
A complete guide to music publishing deals, royalty splits, songwriter rights, and how publishing income works for artists and creators.
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Sony Music Publishing is the world's largest music publisher by market share, formed from the merger of Sony/ATV and EMI Music Publishing. Its sync licensing division places songwriter catalogs across film, television, advertising, video games, and trailers. Represents historic catalogs including the Beatles, Michael Jackson's Mijac catalog, and a vast roster of contemporary songwriters. Does not accept unsolicited submissions.
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) is the music publishing division of Universal Music Group and one of the largest music publishers in the world. Its sync licensing division places songwriter catalogs across film, television, advertising, video games, and trailers. Represents a vast roster of songwriters and producers across all genres. Does not accept unsolicited submissions.
Position Music is an independent music publishing, record label, and artist management company founded in 1999 in Los Angeles by Tyler Bacon. Specializes in sync licensing for trailers, film, TV, video games, and advertising. Operates five departments: Synchronization and Licensing, A&R, Administration, Label Services, and Artist Management. Places music across thousands of ad campaigns, trailers, and productions.
