Why Music Publishing Matters And How Elizabeth Music Group Helps Artists Protect & Profit From Their Songs
Many artists focus on recording, releases, and growing an audience, yet overlook one of the most important aspects of a music career: music publishing.
If your music is your business, then publishing represents your long-term value and future royalty income. Without proper publishing support, songs that could generate income for years often go under-monetized or unclaimed.
Elizabeth Music Group (EMG) was built to change that. EMG focuses not only on collecting global publishing royalties, but on educating and empowering creators to understand publishing and use it as a financial foundation for their careers.
What Is Music Publishing?
Music publishing is the management, protection, monetization, and administration of the composition of a song — the lyrics, topline, and underlying music. Whenever a song is streamed, performed publicly, broadcast, licensed, or used in media, the composition earns royalties. Publishing ensures those royalties are tracked, collected, and paid to the rightful songwriters and producers.
Why Many Artists Lose Money Without a Publisher
A common misconception is that registering with a Performing Rights Organization (such as ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC) is enough. In reality, a PRO only collects performance royalties, which is only one portion of the publishing income a song can generate.
Without a dedicated publisher:
A significant percentage of royalties often go uncollected.
Music is rarely pitched for film, TV, advertising, or gaming opportunities.
Global royalties may be unprotected or not tracked.
Writers miss out on potential income streams beyond streaming.
Publishing is the key to turning music from a one-time income stream into recurring, long-term revenue.
How Elizabeth Music Group Stands Apart
Elizabeth Music Group was founded to provide a publishing experience built on transparency, education, and artist-focused support.
1. Comprehensive Global Royalty Collection
EMG ensures that royalties are collected not only domestically, but internationally, across all income sources.
2. Education and Transparency
Most publishers offer little insight into how royalties work. EMG prioritizes teaching artists how publishing functions so they have clarity, confidence, and understanding of their music assets.
3. Sync and Licensing Opportunities
EMG actively pitches songs for placement in film, television, streaming platforms, advertising campaigns, and brand partnerships.
4. Community and Support
Signed talent receives access to an exclusive Discord community with resources such as sync briefs, collaboration channels, instrumentalists, educational tools, and weekday team support.
Why Publishing Builds Long-Term Financial Stability
A properly managed song catalog can:
Generate income over a lifetime
Provide financial security beyond touring and merch
Many of the most financially successful musicians built their wealth through publishing, not performances alone. One well-placed or well-managed song can generate income for decades.
Who Should Have a Publishing Partner
Music publishing is essential for:
Songwriters and producers
Artists who write their own music
Managers developing long-term artist careers
Independent musicians seeking sync opportunities
Any creator involved in writing original music benefits from publishing support.
Conclusion
Music publishing is not an optional extra for artists - it is the foundation of long-term financial success and ownership in the music industry. Without it, creators miss out on income, opportunities, and control over their work.
Elizabeth Music Group exists to change that by protecting catalogs, increasing royalty income, creating licensing opportunities, and empowering artists through education and transparent partnership.
Your music is more than creative output. It is a valuable asset.
EMG’s mission is to help you treat it as such.
