MUSIC PUBLISHING
GLOSSARY

Commission

In this context, commission is the percentage an administrator retains of royalties collected before paying them out to their client. Commissions are the primary - and sometimes only - way in which administrators are paid for their work on a client's catalog. 

Related Terms:

• Administration
• Administration Agreement (Deal)
• Administrator
• Publishing Administrator
• Royalties
• Music Publishing

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• Publishing vs. Distribution
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• How much does Songtrust cost?

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