Organizations & Societies
Publishing Administrator
A publishing administrator registers and collects a songwriter's composition royalties worldwide, for a fee and without taking ownership.
Where this sits
Publishing Administrator
- Distribution
- Broadcast
- Publishing
- Performance
A publishing administrator is the company that does publishing administration: it registers your compositions with PROs, mechanical collectors, and societies globally, collects the royalties, and pays you, typically for a small commission and without acquiring any of your copyright.
Good to know
Publishing Administrator: common questions
- Administrator vs. publisher: what's the difference?
- A traditional publisher takes a share of ownership in your songs; an administrator only registers and collects on your behalf, leaving you the owner.
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