What is a music publishing company and how does it work?
A music publishing company protects your rights, ensures fair compensation, and promotes your music. It encompasses copyright protection, royalty collection, licensing, administration, and creative support.
What are the benefits of having a music publisher?
A music publisher negotiates deals, maximizes earnings, and provides industry insights, enhancing your music career while you focus on creating.
Why choose Ambion?
Ambion offers global publishing, personalized service, and dedicated support, empowering your music journey with care and expertise.
What types of royalties do you collect for your songwriters?
We collect mechanical royalties, performance royalties, synchronization royalties, and print music royalties worldwide. Additionally, we assist in collecting micro-sync royalties, digital performance royalties, and neighboring rights royalties, ensuring comprehensive earnings for your music.
What’s the difference between music publishing and licensing?
Music publishing manages rights ownership, while licensing grants permission for specific music uses.
What’s the difference between music publishers and record labels?
Music publishing focuses on song rights, while record labels handle recording production, distribution, and promotion.
Does Ambion work with independent artists?
Yes, we partner with independent artists who write their own songs, offering tailored support and opportunities for growth.
What type of services does Ambion provide?
We provide comprehensive support, including rights management, royalty collection, licensing, and promotion, tailored to your needs and goals.
Do I need a music publisher?
Yes, a music publisher maximizes earnings, handles administrative tasks, and promotes your music globally, allowing you to focus on creating.
What if I want to start my own publishing company but utilize your publishing services?
If you want to start your own publishing company while using our services, we can assist you with publishing administration support. This includes managing song registrations, handling royalty collection, and ensuring timely payments. Additionally, we offer joint ventures to select clients, providing a more integrated partnership to help grow your publishing business effectively.
How do I submit my tax information?
Residents in the US should complete a W-9 form, while non-US residents should complete a W-8BEN form. This ensures that you as a creator are paying taxes on the income you receive.
How do I know if my music is suitable for your publishing company?
We work with diverse music genres and offer consultation calls to understand your goals, ensuring that we are the right partners for you.
Should I still have a music publisher even if I'm signed to a record label?
Yes, having both optimizes your earnings and exposure, with the label focusing on distributing your music and the publisher managing your song rights.
How do I submit my music to Ambion?
You can submit your music through our online submission form or via email. We review all submissions and will get back to you if we see a good fit.
What genres of music does Ambion specialize in?
We specialize in Hip-hop, however we are open to accepting a wide range of genres, including r&b, pop, rock, electronic, and more. Our team has the expertise to handle diverse musical styles.
What is the process after signing with Ambion?
Once you sign with Ambion, we will start by assessing your catalog and planning a strategy for promoting your music. This includes registering your works, setting up royalty collection, and exploring licensing opportunities.
Can Ambion help me with international royalties?
Yes, we have a global network and can collect royalties from all over the world, ensuring you receive your earnings no matter where your music is played.
How long does it take for my songs to be registered and for my royalties to be collected and paid out to me?
The global registration process for your songs takes about six to nine months, with royalty payments following in the next quarter. Once you submit your songs with the correct details, we handle the registration with multiple payment sources worldwide. The timeline depends on each source's schedule.
On average, you’ll receive your first royalty payment in 9-12 months. After that, earnings are distributed quarterly, provided they meet our $100 minimum. You don’t need to do anything further to continue collecting your royalties.
How often will I receive royalty payments?
Royalty payments are typically made quarterly, but this can vary depending on the sources of your income and our agreements with collection societies.
Do you offer your services to foreign music producers or artists? I am not based in the United States of America.
Yes, we offer our services to non-U.S. citizens. Our services are available to clients worldwide, regardless of your location. You can benefit from our expertise and support no matter where you are based.
What kind of creative support does Ambion provide?
We offer creative support such as co-writing opportunities, song placements, and connections with producers and artists to help you expand your network and grow your career.
How does Ambion promote my music?
We promote your music through various channels, including pitching to film, TV, and advertising opportunities, securing placements in playlists, and leveraging our industry connections.
What is the difference between a co-publishing deal, a publishing administration deal, and a single song deal?
A co-publishing deal involves shared ownership of song copyrights between songwriters and the publisher, facilitating joint efforts in promoting and exploiting songs. In contrast a publishing administration deal allows songwriters to retain full ownership of their songs while granting the publisher the right to manage administrative tasks such as registration, royalty collection, and licensing. Lastly, a single song deal focuses on the exploitation of a specific song, where the songwriter maintains copyright ownership but grants specific rights to the publisher for a defined period or purpose.
Do you accept unsolicited submissions?
Absolutely, we welcome unsolicited submissions with open arms.