Sync Royalties
Sync royalties are earned when your music is used in visual media. This includes:
- Films.
- TV shows.
- Commercials.
- Video games.
These royalties are negotiated directly or through licensing agents and can provide a significant revenue stream.
Neighboring Rights
Neighboring rights royalties are paid to performers and producers of sound recordings when their music is:
- Publicly played (e.g., in bars or clubs).
- Broadcast on TV or radio.
Publishing Royalties
Publishing royalties are earned by songwriters and composers for the use of their musical compositions. These royalties include:
- Performance Royalties: Paid whenever a composition is publicly performed or broadcast (e.g., live performances, streaming, radio, TV).
- Mechanical Royalties: Paid when a composition is reproduced in any format (e.g., CDs, downloads, or streams).
Publishing royalties are often collected and managed by music publishers and organizations such as ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC.
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