Publisher
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /pub-lish-er/
Also spelled or known as: Music publisher, Publishing company
Plural: Publishers
What does Publisher mean? A person or company that manages and monetizes songwriting copyrights.
A Publisher is a person or company responsible for managing, protecting, licensing, and monetizing songwriting copyrights and compositions.
Music publishers help collect publishing royalties, register songs with PROs, secure synchronization placements, and administer songwriter rights worldwide.
Publishers earn income from activities such as streaming, radio airplay, live performances, sync licensing, and mechanical royalties. A songwriter may work with a publishing company or operate their own independent publishing entity.
Publisher synonyms: Music publisher, Publishing administrator
Example sentence: “The publisher registered the composition with ASCAP.”
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