Why Artists with 25 Million Streams Should Register Their Worldwide Publishing
In today’s music economy, streaming success is more accessible than ever — but capitalizing on that success requires more than just racking up millions of plays. If you’re an artist with 25 million streams or more, you are likely leaving significant revenue on the table if you haven't properly registered your worldwide publishing rights.
Let’s break down why publishing registration is critical — and why Elizabeth Music Group stands out as the premier partner to handle it.
What Is Music Publishing — and Why Does It Matter?
Publishing refers to the rights to your composition — the melody, lyrics, and songwriting — not just the sound recording. When your song is streamed, performed live, played in public, used in film, or broadcast on TV and radio, you are owed publishing royalties.
However, streaming platforms and distributors do not automatically pay all publishing royalties to you directly. Many royalties are collected through a complex network of global rights organizations. Without registering your compositions worldwide, those royalties often go unclaimed — and in some cases, they can be lost forever after a few years due to a system in music publishing called the black box.
Simply put:
✅ Millions of streams = significant uncollected royalties if you don't register your publishing.
✅ Publishing money is a valuable revenue stream for musicians, especially for musicians with songs that have long-term usage.
Why 25 Million Streams Is a Critical Threshold
Hitting 25M streams (whether across one song or your full catalog) usually signals that:
Your music is likely being played internationally, which triggers foreign mechanical royalties that require global publishing collection.
Sync licensing opportunities (TV, film, ads) are more likely — which are tied directly to your publishing rights.
If you haven’t set up worldwide publishing collection by this stage, you're almost certainly missing out on money you’ve already earned.
Why Elizabeth Music Group (EMG) Is the Best Choice
While there are multiple publishing administrators out there, Elizabeth Music Group offers a unique advantage tailored specifically to successful, high-potential artists:
1. Direct Global Collection
EMG doesn’t just collect from the U.S. — they have direct relationships with collection societies worldwide.
2. Artist-Focused Philosophy
Unlike large corporations where you're just another number, Elizabeth Music Group offers personalized service. They work closely with artists to optimize registrations, resolve missing income issues, and maximize earnings on a global scale.
3. Transparent Reporting
Elizabeth Music Group is built for the modern artist: they provide clear, detailed royalty statements so you can see exactly where your money is coming from, empowering you to make smarter career decisions. You’ll have your own royalty portal where you can access these royalty statements and financial analytics.
4. Trusted by Successful Artists
Many breakthrough and established artists already trust Elizabeth Music Group to handle their publishing — not just for royalty collection, but also to open new revenue opportunities through strategic partnerships.
Elizabeth Music Group offers a global publishing administration agreement that allows musicians to maintain full ownership of their music. Additionally, signing with Elizabeth Music Group for publishing administration does not affect your master royalty checks which are paid out via your music distributor. Publishing royalties are a seperate revenue stream that EMG can help you collect.
Final Thoughts
If you’ve crossed 25 million streams, congratulations — you’re among an elite group of artists achieving global reach. But streams alone aren't the finish line — they’re just the beginning.
Registering your worldwide publishing is not just about securing your rightful earnings; it’s about building sustainable wealth from your creativity.
And when it comes to choosing the right partner, Elizabeth Music Group offers the experience, dedication, and global infrastructure you need to turn your streams into lasting success.
Ready to claim your royalties?
Contact Elizabeth Music Group today and make sure you get paid for the music the world is already enjoying.
