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Royalty Package

  • Writer: BLACK ONYX TV
    BLACK ONYX TV
  • Jun 15
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jun 28

Offering a registration service to get artists set up for royalties and sync placements is a smart move, especially for newer artists who are overwhelmed or unaware of how many steps are involved.

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### ✅ **Estimated Completion Time**


Assuming you're collecting info from the artist ahead of time (legal name, stage name, publishing info, PRO info, song list, etc.):


| Task | Platforms | Est. Time

| Core Royalties Setup | DistroKid, BMI, SoundExchange, SongTrust, MLC, HFA | 3–5 hours |


| Tracking & Reporting | Soundscan, Luminate, AARC, DigitalRadioTracker, musicreports | 2–3 hours |


| Metadata Databases | allmusic, Discogs, MNdigital | 2 hours

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| Music Library Submissions (5 Libraries) | Custom submissions tailored per library | 3–5 hours |


| **Total Time** | 10–15 hours


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### 💵 **Suggested Pricing Tiers**



#### **A. Full Service Package**


* **Basic (\$250–\$400):** Register with 6–8 essential platforms (DistroKid, BMI, SoundExchange, MLC, SongTrust, HFA, DigitalRadioTracker, Soundscan)

* **Pro (\$450–\$700):** Full list including all databases (Discogs, allmusic, etc.) + 2 music library submissions

* **Executive Sync Package (\$800–\$1,200):** Everything plus 5 music library submissions, metadata tuning, ISRC/UPC management, and custom consultation


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#### **B. Per-Platform Pricing**


| Platform | Description | Price

| DistroKid Setup | Music distribution | \$30–\$50 |


| BMI/ASCAP | Performance Rights Organization | \$40–\$75

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| SongTrust | Publishing & songwriter royalties | \$60–\$100

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| SoundExchange | Digital performance royalties | \$40–\$75

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| MLC / HFA | Mechanical royalties | \$50–\$100

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| Soundscan / Luminate | Sales & radio tracking | \$40–\$70 |

| DigitalRadioTracker | Radio play monitoring | \$50–\$80 |


| Discogs, allmusic | Music database presence | \$30–\$50 each |

| Music Library Submission | Per-library, includes research & submission | \$100–\$250 each depending on quality/level |


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#### **C. Subscription / Retainer Option**


You can offer a **\$97–\$297 monthly subscription** that includes:


* Ongoing management of metadata, releases, and royalties

* 1–2 library submissions/month

* Priority placement or consulting time

* Monthly royalty tracking summary


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### 📦 Add-on Products and Services


* **ISRC/UPC Management**


* **Music Licensing Education Mini-Course** (\$47 add-on)


* **E-book or PDF Guide**: “25 Places Your Music Needs to Be Registered”


* **Professional Bio Writing** (\$25–\$50)


* **One Sheet or EPK Creation** (\$100–\$250)


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