What Makes Elizabeth Music Group’s Copublishing Deals Different from Major Publishers

In today’s music industry, artists, producers, and songwriters are more informed than ever—but many still find themselves locked into publishing deals that don’t serve their long-term goals.

While major publishers offer prestige and industry reach, their co-publishing deals often come with hidden trade-offs: limited transparency, slow royalty reporting, creative neglect, and a lack of tailored support.

At Elizabeth Music Group (EMG), we believe creators deserve better.

Here’s a breakdown of how EMG’s co-pub deals are fundamentally different—and why more creators are choosing our approach over traditional publishing giants.

1. Creative-First Mentality, Not Just Catalog Control

Major publishers often sign writers to control their catalog—not to actively pitch it.

At EMG, we actively pitch your music to:

• Artists looking for toplines and beats

• Music supervisors in TV, film, trailers, and advertising

• Brands, networks, and games

• Labels and A&Rs looking for producers and collaborators

We focus on turning your songs into revenue-generating assets, not just filing them away in a system.

Most publishers promise creative assistance but once you sign, they move onto the next person. At Elizabeth Music Group, all signed musicians have access to an exclusive Discord community where all the creative opportunities are available for you to read and submit your music for. Ranging from high value sync licensing briefs to major label placement opportunities and much more, the Elizabeth Music Group Discord has opportunities for every kind of musician with new opportunities added regularly.

2. Direct Relationships, Not Gatekeeping

At a major, you’re often several steps removed from the decision-makers. You might not even meet the people who are supposed to advocate for your work.

At EMG, you’re part of a tight-knit roster. You’ll have direct access to the CEO and founder of the company TheZachMichael, and we host live feedback sessions, strategy calls, and a private Discord server where you can connect with others on the roster and plug into real-time opportunities.

No red tape. No getting lost in a giant corporate structure. Clients of Elizabeth Music Group can reach out to the team and even the CEO and get a response that isn’t some generic “copy and paste” reply, but rather a personalized message.

3. Transparent Royalty Tracking and Faster Payments

Major publishers often report royalties 12 months after they're earned. You get vague statements, slow payments, and little clarity.

Our royalty platform is clear and trackable. We gain access to your own publishing portal that gives you visibility into:

• What’s been registered

• Where your songs are generating income (with full financial statistics available)

• What payments are on the way

Plus, we pay monthly, on time, and we’re available to walk through your statements line-by-line if needed. Most publishers only pay out twice a year - we pay out every month that we receive royalties for you.

4. Flexible Deal Terms Tailored to You

A major publisher’s co-pub deal can feel like a one-size-fits-all agreement with high delivery requirements, long contract terms, and a complicated reversion process.

At EMG:

• Our deals are tailored to your goals and easy to understand

• We’re transparent about the percentage splits and expectations

• We don’t “lock you in” creatively—we want you to grow

You’ll understand exactly what you’re signing, and we’ll help you make sure it’s right for your career phase.

5. We Don’t Just Take Your Publishing—We Build It With You

In a typical co-pub deal, you give up a portion of your publishing for funding or connections—but you’re often left doing the heavy lifting alone.

Our model is different. Yes, we split publishing with you, but we also:

• Help with songwriting opportunities, artist cuts, and sync briefs

• Offer melody loop and beat placement submissions

• Connect you with vocalists, instrumentalists, and collaborators

• Support the branding and marketing of your releases

• Actively pitch and plug your work into our industry network

We think of ourselves as your publishing partner, not just your administrator.

6. Real Sync Licensing Support

Sync is one of the most valuable (and often overlooked) parts of a publishing deal. But many majors prioritize only the top earners.

We focus on sync for every creator we work with—whether you’re producing lofi beats, cinematic scores, Afrobeats, indie pop, or trap.

Our co-pub deals include:

• Direct pitches to music supervisors and agencies

• Sync-focused song feedback and development

• Creative direction for film/tv use

• Access to regular briefs and licensing opportunities through our exclusive Discord community

• A team that actually follows up on placements and usage

Your music doesn’t sit on a shelf—it’s in circulation.

7. We’re Founded by Creators, For Creators

Elizabeth Music Group was started by producer and songwriter TheZachMichael who has worked across the music and media landscape—from records to sync to songwriting.

I know what it feels like to:

• Be overlooked by big companies

• Chase payments for months

• Get little to no creative input from your publisher

• Be told you’re "not a priority"

So we built something better. A place where talented creators could get custom support, transparency, and active pitching—without having to give away everything.

Reach out to Elizabeth Music Group if you are interested in joining our roster.