What is included in our publishing administration deal?
Copyright
Free Forever
Rest assured that we do not charge any fees for our services, and we have no fixed charges for songwriters who choose to work with us. You can trust that you will not be burdened by any financial obligations when using our service.
15% Admin Fee*
We charge a 15% administration fee on all royalty types worldwide, with the remaining going to you.
*Negotiable depending on catalog size
A contract that rolls over every 28 days.
At UniteSync, we are committed to providing the most fair and balanced agreement in the industry, regardless of your level of experience as a songwriter. Our contract is a rolling agreement that lasts for 28 days* and the royalty split is 85% for you and 15% for us. This ensures that we only make money when you make money.*Once cancelled there is a 9 month post collection term.
Copyright
Mantain Your Copyright
UniteSync allows you to retain copyright ownership and creative control, giving you the freedom to make important decisions as your career develops without feeling rushed.
Creating Success
What makes our publishing administration services so effective?
Unified Data Management
Picking the right keywords will only get you so far. We understand how to match the search intent of your target keywords with ad copy, CTAs, and landing pages that turn clicks into ROI.
Song Registration Made Easy
How do you know what works if you’ve never gotten results before? Our paid search managers have years of experience managing successful campaigns in a variety of industries. And we have the happy clients to back it up.
Global Publishing Network
We have a global network of 40+ paid sources covering 250 regions, including Collection Societies, CMOs, RAEs, MROs, and PROs.
FAQ
FAQs about publishing administraton services
Looking to learn more about publishing administration services for your business? Browse our FAQs:
There is no fee for writers to join and we only take a 15% commission on royalties earned.
That’s correct. We actually collect a different type of royalty. Record labels and distributors are focused on recordings, while publishing administrators like us are focused on compositions.
*It’s important to note that if you’re already using CD Baby’s publishing services (CD Baby Pro), you won’t be able to use UniteSync. The same goes if you’re already working with another publishing administrator.
Your PRO only handles performance royalties from a specific area, leaving mechanical and international royalties unclaimed. To access these royalties, you’ll need to register your song in over 215 countries. A publishing administrator like UniteSync can simplify the process and cover almost all global markets.
We are often able to receive royalties from societies that cover the past one or two years. However, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to obtain retroactive royalties due to various factors, such as past publishing agreements and individual society policies. To increase your chances of receiving retroactive royalties, please ensure that your account has accurate information regarding co-writers, splits, and ISRC/recording details for all titles. If we are able to successfully collect your retroactive royalties, you can expect to receive payment about two or three quarters after your initial royalty statement.
When you join UniteSync, we gather income from various sources that operate on their own schedule. It usually takes approximately 9-12 months for your global registration to be complete, and for you to receive your initial royalty payment. After that, you will receive payouts at the end of every quarter, as long as you meet our minimum threshold of $25.
However, it’s important to keep in mind that certain societies may prioritize payments based on overall earnings.
UniteSync pays royalties quarterly, provided you meet the $25 minimum and have valid tax info. Payment is made via bank transfer in the last week of each quarter.
Absolutely! It is possible to create a UniteSync account regardless of whether you are an independent songwriter, publisher, label, manager, or lawyer, as long as you are managing the publishing rights of a writer or multiple writers. With our user-friendly dashboard, account managers have the ability to track and filter earnings for each of their songwriters.
