How do I know if I'm missing publishing royalties?

Many musicians are missing publishing royalties without realizing it. This can happen when songs aren't registered correctly, songwriter splits are incomplete, international royalties aren't being collected, or publishing income is generated in countries where the musician has no collection setup.

If a team member from Elizabeth Music Group contacted you, it's likely because they identified that you may have unclaimed or uncollected publishing royalties, or they believe there may be opportunities to improve how your catalog is being handled. The company regularly reviews catalogs, credits, and releases to identify producers, songwriters, and artists who may be earning publishing income that isn't being fully collected.

Some common signs that you may be missing publishing royalties include:

• Your music has been released commercially, but you've never signed with a music publisher.

• You've produced or written songs for other artists and aren't receiving publishing payments.

• Your songs receive streams, radio play, or performances, but you've only been paid master royalties or distributor income.

• Your music is popular internationally, but you aren't collecting royalties from foreign collection societies.

• You're unsure whether your songs have been properly registered with performing rights organizations (PROs) and publishing collection societies.

Elizabeth Music Group can review your catalog, verify your registrations, identify potential gaps in royalty collection, and help collect publishing income from around the world. While no publisher can guarantee additional royalties exist, a professional publishing review can help determine whether you're collecting everything you've earned.