What is UMW Song Assets?

UMW Song Assets is a publishing administration and rights-support service designed to help register works, manage metadata, support royalty collection, and improve visibility over publishing income.

Is publishing different from distribution?

Yes. Distribution relates mainly to the sound recording and the delivery of releases to DSPs. Publishing relates to the composition, songwriters, splits, registrations, and publishing royalties.

Performing Rights Organization (PRO) - Organizations that collect performance royalties on behalf of songwriters and publishers when music is publicly performed.

Can I use UMW Song Assets if I already have a PRO?

Yes, depending on your current setup. Existing registrations do not automatically prevent publishing administration, but they do require review so the rights flow is handled correctly.

ISWC (International Standard Musical Work Code) is a unique identifier for musical works used globally to track compositions and ensure proper royalty collection.

What do I need to start?

You generally need accurate song titles, writer information, ownership splits, PRO status, catalog details, and confirmation that you control or are authorized to manage the relevant rights.

How much do I keep from publishing royalties?

You keep 90% of the publishing royalties collected through UMW Song Assets.

Does UMW take ownership of my songs?

That should only happen if a separate written agreement expressly states it. As presented publicly, the publishing page is positioned as administration and royalty support rather than ownership transfer.

Does UMW cover sync licensing?

UMW coverage for audiovisual licensing/synchronization includes platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, YouTubeTV, HBO Max, Apple TV, and Disney+.

What types of royalties are collected?

Performance royalties from public performances, mechanical royalties from reproductions, sync royalties from audiovisual uses, and YouTube/UGC royalties from user-generated content.

How long does the contract last?

The initial term of the Publishing Services Agreement is one (1) year from the effective date. The Agreement will automatically renew for successive one-year periods unless either party provides written notice of non-renewal at least thirty (30) days before the end of the then-current term.

When are royalties paid?

Publishing income does not always move at the same speed as DSP master royalties. Payment timing varies based on collection society reporting schedules.

UMW Song Assets | Publishing Royalties & PROs

UMW Song Assets — Publishing Administration

Through UMW Song Assets, authors, composers, producers, artists, record labels and catalog owners can request the editorial management of their compositions and their inclusion in the repertoire managed by UMW, in accordance with applicable contracts, mandates and authorizations.

Works & Registrations

View active compositions, writer records and registration status for UMW Song Assets catalog administration.

Catalog Summary

Works 980

Writers 420

Filed 780

Royalty Channels

Follow income sources by category so performance, mechanical and other collections stay easier to review.

Collection Split

84% +14.8% vs last month

Performance Mechanical Sync / Other

Source Share Amount

Performance 52% $8,340

Mechanical 31% $4,965

Neighboring / Other 17% $2,714

Catalog Health

Compare groups of works by registration status, income strength and growth signals before the next review cycle.

Administration Score

Priority Works

81% Strong

Needs Review

46% Pending

Growth Group

67% Rising

Statement Reports

Prepare clean summaries for earnings, deductions, net income and weekly movement across the publishing account.

Earnings Snapshot

Gross Collected 16.5K total received

$11,860 +20%

Net Payable 15.2K after deductions

$9,432 +14%

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Our Services

Recording and documentation of compositions

Copyright Protection

We help register your songs with recognized copyright and collection societies to support proper ownership records, rights protection, and royalty tracking across global music markets.

Publishing Royalty

UMW Song Assets helps organize work registrations, royalty collection data, publishing statements and eligible payout information for songwriters and rights holders.

Publishing Payouts (90%)

You keep 90% of the net publishing royalties collected through UMW Song Assets. UMW retains 10% as a publishing administration fee. This applies to publishing/composition royalties and is separate from distribution/master recording royalties.

Publishing Royalty Payouts

Access collected publishing royalties through secure payout options, subject to reporting cycles, minimum payout thresholds, compliance checks and the Publishing Services Agreement.

Publishing Administration Only

You retain ownership of your compositions, recordings, and rights. UMW Song Assets provides publishing administration and royalty collection support; it does not transfer ownership of your music. The 90% publishing payout refers to collected net publishing royalties, not ownership.

Verified Song Registrations

Your works are reviewed and registered with accurate metadata to improve identification across databases, increase royalty matching, and support stronger publishing income collection.

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