Performing Rights Organizations (PRO)

PROs are societies responsible for collecting income on behalf of songwriters and music publishers when a song is publicly broadcast. Public performances can include play in television, radio, clubs, restaurants, websites, or other broadcasting systems. PROs collect fees from these establishments which they then pay to their registered songwriters or their publisher.

Related Terms:

• Collection Societies
• Songwriter
• Collection Society
• Mechanical Royalties                                                                       

Related Article:

• Do I Need More Than a Performance Rights Organization?

Related Resources:

• Direct Affiliations

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