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    iNMUSIC GLOBAL PUBLISHING

    Your Music Creates Value. Make Sure Your Songs Are Managed for It.

    Your recording is only one part of the music business. Your composition—the lyrics, melody, musical work and writer rights behind the recording—can create publishing opportunities across multiple uses and territories.

    iNMusic Global Publishing gives artists, songwriters, producers, composers, labels and rights holders a professional publishing administration pathway designed to keep compositions, ownership information, registrations and royalty activity organized.

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    FOR Artists Songwriters Producers Composers Labels Rights Holders
    THE SONG Creative Work
    SOUND RECORDING The recorded performance
    COMPOSITION The underlying musical work
    PUBLISHING
    Rights + Metadata + Administration
    ♪ One release can involve multiple rights and royalty pathways.
    UNDERSTANDING YOUR RIGHTS

    A Release Is the Recording. A Song Is the Composition.

    Distribution and publishing address different sides of the music business. Understanding that difference is one of the foundations of managing a music catalog properly.

    01 / SOUND RECORDING

    Master / Sound Recording

    The actual recorded performance of a song—the recording that is delivered, distributed and consumed by listeners.

    01 Recorded performance
    02 Audio master
    03 Digital distribution
    04 Recording-side rights
    02 / MUSICAL COMPOSITION

    Composition / Publishing

    The underlying song created by the writers and composers: melody, lyrics, musical work and associated ownership interests.

    01 Lyrics
    02 Melody & musical work
    03 Writer & ownership information
    04 Publishing administration
    Why this distinction matters

    A song may create different rights and royalty opportunities depending on how the underlying composition and recording are used, where they are used, who owns the rights and how the relevant information is registered.

    THE PUBLISHING SIDE OF YOUR MUSIC BUSINESS

    Don't Let the Business Behind Your Songs Become Invisible.

    As your catalog grows, the information behind each composition can become increasingly complex. Publishing administration helps bring writers, ownership, registrations, catalog data and royalty activity into a more structured workflow.

    01

    Ownership

    Keep accurate information about writers, contributors, splits and ownership interests.

    02

    Registration

    Organize the information needed to support appropriate composition and publishing registrations.

    03

    Collection

    Support the administration of eligible publishing-related royalty collection processes.

    04

    Reporting

    Make catalog and royalty activity easier to understand through organized reporting and administration.

    OUR PUBLISHING SERVICES

    Publishing Administration Built Around Your Catalog.

    A structured publishing service for creators and rights holders who want their composition information managed with greater clarity and consistency.

    01

    Publishing Administration

    Organize and administer your composition catalog with structured writer, ownership and publishing information.

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    02

    Royalty Administration

    Support the administration and tracking of eligible publishing royalties associated with your compositions.

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    03

    Catalog Management

    Keep songs, writers, ownership information, registrations and publishing records organized as your catalog grows.

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    04

    Metadata & Registration Support

    Maintain accurate publishing metadata and contributor information to support appropriate registration workflows.

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    05

    Statements & Royalty Reporting

    Make publishing activity easier to review through organized statements, catalog records and reporting.

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    06

    Sync & Licensing Support

    Prepare selected compositions for synchronization, licensing and other approved opportunities where applicable.

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    THE ROYALTY MAP

    Where Can a Song Generate Publishing Income?

    A composition can create value through different uses. The applicable rights, collection process and amount can vary by territory, use, agreement and registration status.

    01

    Streaming

    Composition-related royalties associated with qualifying streams and applicable rights.

    02

    Radio & Broadcast

    Potential performance-related publishing royalties from eligible broadcast uses.

    03

    Live Performance

    Performance-related publishing income generated by qualifying public performances.

    04

    TV & Film

    Licensing and publishing opportunities connected with audiovisual uses.

    05

    Games & Advertising

    Potential synchronization and licensing opportunities for suitable compositions.

    06

    Downloads & Reproduction

    Applicable mechanical and other composition-related royalties generated through qualifying uses.

    Important: Royalty availability depends on the underlying rights, territory, use, registrations, ownership, agreements and applicable collection systems. Publishing services do not guarantee a particular amount of income.
    THE PUBLISHING PROCESS

    From Song Creation to Publishing Administration.

    We keep the journey organized so the information behind your songs can move through the appropriate administration process.

    01
    START

    Submit Your Catalog

    Tell us about your songs and provide the composition, writer and ownership information available to you.

    CATALOG
    02
    VERIFY

    Verify Your Rights

    Review writers, splits, ownership information, identifiers and relevant supporting documentation.

    RIGHTS
    03
    ADMINISTER

    Registration & Administration

    Your publishing information moves through the appropriate administration and registration workflows.

    REGISTER
    04
    MANAGE

    Monitor & Collect

    Track publishing activity and administer eligible royalty collection and reporting processes.

    ROYALTIES
    READY TO GET STARTED?

    Bring your publishing catalog into a more organized workflow.

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    WHO WE SERVE

    Built for the People Who Create the Song.

    Whether you are building your first composition catalog or managing an expanding body of work, publishing administration starts with accurate information and a clear rights structure.

    01

    Songwriters

    Make publishing administration part of your catalog strategy when you write lyrics, melodies and compositions.

    02

    Producers

    Keep your contribution, ownership information and publishing interests properly documented according to your agreements.

    03

    Artists

    Build the publishing side of your original music alongside your recording and release strategy.

    04

    Composers

    Manage compositions created for productions, projects and other approved uses.

    05

    Labels & Rights Holders

    Bring catalog information and publishing administration into a more organized rights-management workflow.

    THE PUBLISHING CHECKLIST

    Is Your Publishing House in Order?

    Before a composition can be effectively administered, the business information behind the song needs to be clear.

    A strong catalog starts with accurate writer information, agreed ownership, identifiers, registrations and supporting documentation.

    Accuracy matters. Clear metadata and ownership information can make catalog administration easier to manage.
    CATALOG READINESS Publishing Information Checklist
    Song title and version
    Writer and composer information
    Ownership percentages / agreed splits
    Contributor roles
    ISRC information where applicable
    ISWC information where available
    IPI / writer identifiers where applicable
    Performing-rights organization information
    Publisher information where applicable
    Split sheets and supporting agreements
    Accurate contact and payment information
    Existing registrations and territory information
    Keep your records current. Changes in writers, splits, ownership or registrations should be reflected in your catalog information.
    TWO DIFFERENT SIDES OF MUSIC RIGHTS

    Distribution and Publishing Work Together.

    Distribution primarily addresses the sound recording. Publishing addresses the underlying composition and its associated rights and administration.

    MUSIC BUSINESS
    DISTRIBUTION
    PUBLISHING
    Primary focus
    Sound recording
    Underlying composition
    Digital platform delivery
    ✓
    —
    Writer information
    Supporting
    Core
    Composition registration
    Not the primary purpose
    ✓
    Publishing administration
    —
    ✓
    Composition royalties
    Not the main function
    ✓
    Sync / licensing support
    Service dependent
    ✓
    You do not have to choose between them.

    Distribution and publishing address different components of your music rights and can operate alongside each other.

    CATALOG MANAGEMENT

    One Place to Understand Your Publishing Catalog.

    As your catalog grows, structured data makes it easier to understand what you own, who contributed, what is registered and what still needs attention.

    iNMUSIC Publishing CATALOG OVERVIEW
    Publishing Administration
    COMPOSITIONS 128 Catalog example
    WRITERS 42 Catalog example
    ACTIVE RECORDS 116 Catalog example
    UNDER REVIEW 18 Catalog example
    COMPOSITION WRITERS STATUS PUBLISHING
    Midnight Motion 2 Active Registered
    After The Rain 1 Active Registered
    City Lights 3 Review Under Review
    Something New 2 Pending Pending
    Example interface — figures shown are illustrative only. CATALOG MANAGEMENT
    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    Publishing Made Clear.

    Music publishing can feel complicated because several rights, organizations, territories and royalty streams can be involved. Here are some of the key things to know.

    Discuss Your Catalog
    What is music publishing? +
    Music publishing concerns the underlying composition of a song—including the musical work, lyrics, writers, ownership interests, registrations and applicable publishing rights and royalties.
    Do I need publishing administration if I already distribute my music? +
    Distribution and publishing address different parts of a release. Distribution primarily concerns the sound recording, while publishing concerns the underlying composition and associated publishing rights.
    Who can use iNMusic Global Publishing? +
    Publishing administration may be suitable for eligible songwriters, artists, producers, composers, labels and other rights holders with publishing interests.
    Can I submit songs that have already been released? +
    Previously released compositions may be eligible depending on ownership, existing registrations, agreements and other relevant information supplied during onboarding.
    Can a song have multiple writers? +
    Yes. A composition can have multiple writers and ownership participants. Accurate contributor information and agreed splits are important for publishing administration.
    What information should I provide? +
    Useful information can include song details, writer information, ownership or splits, identifiers where available, existing registrations and supporting documentation.
    Will every song automatically generate royalties? +
    No. Publishing income depends on the use of the composition, territories, applicable rights, agreements, registrations and collection systems. No particular income amount can be guaranteed.
    Can I add new songs later? +
    A publishing catalog can grow as you create additional compositions, subject to the applicable onboarding and administration requirements.
    YOUR MUSIC. YOUR RIGHTS. YOUR PUBLISHING.

    Build the Publishing Side of Your Music Career.

    Your catalog is more than a collection of recordings. It is a body of creative work with writers, ownership, rights, opportunities and potential revenue attached to it.

    Bring structure to the publishing side of your music with iNMusic Global Publishing.

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    Publishing administration, registration, collection and licensing availability are subject to eligibility, agreements, rights ownership and applicable territory requirements.
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