What Is Music Publishing?
Music publishing is all about managing, protecting, and monetizing the musical composition—the song itself. Whenever your music is streamed, broadcast, performed live, downloaded, or placed in film, TV, ads, or games, royalties are generated. These royalties include:
Performance royalties — earned when your music is performed publicly (radio, live shows, streaming, TV).
Mechanical royalties — earned when your music is reproduced (physical sales, digital downloads, streaming).
Sync licensing fees — paid when your music is paired with visual media such as film, television, commercials, and video games.
Other royalties — including print and specialty uses.
Because these income streams come from all over the world, the process of tracking, registering, and collecting publishing royalties is often complicated. Each country has its own collection societies, reporting standards, and payout schedules, making it difficult for independent creators to collect everything they’ve earned.
The Challenges Songwriters & Producers Face
Without the right publishing partner, musicians often encounter:
Unclaimed royalties due to incorrect or incomplete song registrations.
Delayed or confusing payments because of scattered reporting.
Missed sync licensing opportunities that could bring both income and exposure.
Lost “black box” royalties — money collected by societies but never distributed correctly.
Why Partner With a Publisher
Working with a publishing administrator ensures that your songs are properly registered worldwide, royalties are tracked and collected, and you gain access to revenue streams and licensing opportunities you might otherwise miss. Elizabeth Music Group also provides education, support, and transparency so you can focus more on making music while your business is handled professionally.
Why Elizabeth Music Group Stands Out
Elizabeth Music Group has built a reputation as a forward-thinking, artist-focused publisher. Here’s how they help maximize worldwide royalty collection:
1. Global Registration & Collection
EMG handles international registrations and ensures your songs are properly listed with performance rights organizations, mechanical rights agencies, and collection societies worldwide. This minimizes the risk of missed income.
2. Transparent Royalty Reporting
Through EMG’s royalty portal, you can see where your publishing royalties are coming from, track earnings in detail, and better understand which platforms and territories are driving your revenue.
3. Sync Licensing Opportunities
Elizabeth Music Group actively pitches music for film, television, video games, and advertising. This not only creates upfront licensing income but also drives long-term publishing royalties through exposure and repeated use. Musicians signed to Elizabeth Music Group have landed sync placements with companies like Netflix, Hulu, GQ, Six Flags, Oreos, Amazon, BET Awards, and many more.
4. Education & Support
Unlike many traditional publishers, Elizabeth Music Group invests heavily in artist education and community. From strategy calls to resources and an exclusive Discord community, creators get the knowledge and guidance they need to grow.
Why Elizabeth Music Group Is the Best Partner for Worldwide Royalties
Elizabeth Music Group brings together fair terms, transparency, and global reach. By focusing on administration, sync, and education, EMG helps ensure musicians aren’t leaving money on the table. Their commitment to consistent royalty collection, active licensing, and clear reporting makes them one of the strongest publishing partners for today’s artists and producers.
