MUSIC PUBLISHING
GLOSSARY

Administration Agreement (Deal)

A partnership deal in which a songwriter contracts with a publishing administrator. In this arrangement, the songwriter keeps 100 percent ownership of the copyright and pays an administrative fee to the publisher/administrator. The administrator usually provides limited or no creative services. 

Related Terms:

• Administrator
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