Zum Hauptinhalt springen
Organizations

STIM

Svenska Tonsättares Internationella Musikbyrå — the Swedish CMO that collects and distributes performance and mechanical royalties for musical works used in Sweden. STIM is a member of CISAC and has extensive reciprocal agreements with international societies.

Artikel über STIM

Free Music Royalty Calculator: Estimate Your Earnings Instantly

Free Music Royalty Calculator: Estimate Your Earnings Instantly

Introduction Ever felt like your music is streaming everywhere, yet your bank account says otherwise? You're not alone.

Read More
Top Music Publishing Administration Platforms Compared: Features, Fees and Payouts
Royalties

Top Music Publishing Administration Platforms Compared: Features, Fees and Payouts

If you are an independent songwriter, producer or small label deciding where to place your catalog, this music publishing platform comparison cuts through marketing claims to the mechanics that actually move money. You will get a side by side look at fee models, payout mechanics, territory coverage, metadata and split management, and sync support - so you can pick the platform that maximizes collections and reduces revenue leakage.

Read More
Spotify vs Apple Music: Which Platform Pays Artists More?
Royalties

Spotify vs Apple Music: Which Platform Pays Artists More?

Spotify vs Apple Music royalties is a debate in every music community, but the reality is messier than a single per-stream number. This comparison lays out sourced per-stream ranges, explains how master and composition splits and distributor deals change net pay, and walks through worked examples for independents and label-signed artists.

Read More
PRS vs PPL: Understanding the Difference for UK Artists
Royalties

PRS vs PPL: Understanding the Difference for UK Artists

If you release recorded music in the UK, a single radio play or stream can generate two separate payments - one for the song and one for the recording. PRS vs PPL neighbouring rights determine who gets paid for each, and this article lays out exactly what PRS collects, what PPL collects, and the registration steps you need to claim both.

Read More
The Royalty Audit That Found $30,000 in Missing Payments for an Independent Band
Royalties

The Royalty Audit That Found $30,000 in Missing Payments for an Independent Band

This royalty audit case study shows how a targeted audit recovered $30,000 in unpaid royalties for an independent band. It details the data sources, matching methodology, and an itemized breakdown of shortfalls across streaming, mechanical, and performance royalties so you can compare the findings to your own releases.

Read More
How to Negotiate a Music Publishing Deal Without Getting Burned
Music Publishing

How to Negotiate a Music Publishing Deal Without Getting Burned

If you are an independent songwriter, producer, or DIY artist about to sign a contract, learning how to negotiate music publishing deal can protect your publishing rights and future income. This practical how-to walks through deal types, the contract clauses to demand or reject, real-world royalty benchmarks, and ready-to-use scripts and checklists to use before you sign.

Read More
How to Calculate the Royalties You're Owed From Streams and Broadcasts
Royalties

How to Calculate the Royalties You're Owed From Streams and Broadcasts

If you need to know how to calculate music royalties from streams and broadcasts, this guide gives the step-by-step formulas and real examples you can apply to your songs, playlists, and catalogs. You will learn to separate master, mechanical, and performance income, pull the exact inputs from DSP and collection society reports, and convert streams and audience impressions into expected dollar amounts across major territories.

Read More
Signed Up With the Wrong PRO? Here's How It's Costing You Money
Music Business

Signed Up With the Wrong PRO? Here's How It's Costing You Money

Signed up with the wrong PRO affiliation and wondering what it is costing you? Misaligned registrations and incorrect PRO membership can divert composition, neighboring, and digital performance royalties away from you or leave payments unmatched in society accounts.

Read More
Why Your Sync Placements Aren't Paying What They Should
Copyright & Licensing

Why Your Sync Placements Aren't Paying What They Should

If your sync placements are earning far less than they should, you are probably losing sync royalties without realizing where the leaks are. This practical guide shows the exact diagnostic checklist and remediation lanes you can run now — metadata and ownership fixes, cue sheet and usage reporting, and PRO and neighboring rights reclamation.

Read More