Understanding Music Publishing: Full, Co-Publishing, and Administrative Publishing

For many musicians, music publishing can feel complex, but it’s one of the most important aspects of a successful career. Publishing ensures songwriters and producers get paid for their work—not just from streaming and sales but from royalties earned worldwide. At WALKMUXIC INC, we offer three key types of publishing services: Full Publishing, Co-Publishing, and…

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For many musicians, music publishing can feel complex, but it’s one of the most important aspects of a successful career. Publishing ensures songwriters and producers get paid for their work—not just from streaming and sales but from royalties earned worldwide.

At WALKMUXIC INC, we offer three key types of publishing services: Full Publishing, Co-Publishing, and Administrative Publishing. Each has its unique benefits, depending on how much control an artist wants to retain and how involved they want a publisher to be. Let’s break them down

1. Full Publishing: Maximum Support, Maximum Reach

Full publishing is a comprehensive service where the publisher takes full responsibility for managing a songwriter’s music catalog. This means handling:

Song registration with global collection societies
Royalty collection from streaming, radio, TV, and live performances
Sync licensing to place songs in movies, ads, and video games
Copyright protection to prevent unauthorized use
Legal & administrative work to ensure proper payments

Who is Full Publishing for?
✔️ Artists and songwriters who want a hands-off approach to managing their royalties
✔️ Those looking for global reach and more opportunities in sync licensing

2. Co-Publishing: Shared Ownership, Shared Success

In a co-publishing deal, the songwriter and the publisher split the publishing rights, usually 50/50. The songwriter retains partial ownership, while the publisher manages royalty collection, licensing, and promotion.

🔹 You keep 50% of the publishing rights
🔹 The publisher registers, collects, and monetizes your work
🔹 Sync opportunities are actively pitched
🔹 Copyright protection and legal support are included

Who is Co-Publishing for?
✔️ Artists who want publisher support but still want to keep some ownership
✔️ Songwriters looking for better sync opportunities and industry connections

3. Administrative Publishing: Full Ownership, Professional Management

Administrative publishing is for songwriters who want 100% ownership of their music but need help managing royalty collection, registration, and licensing.

You keep 100% ownership of your publishing rights
We register and collect royalties on your behalf
Your songs are protected globally
Sync licensing support is available (non-exclusive)
You avoid the hassle of paperwork and legal processes

Who is Administrative Publishing for?
✔️ Independent artists who want full control but need help managing royalties
✔️ Songwriters who already have an audience but need proper royalty collection

Feature Full Publishing Co-Publishing Administrative Publishing
Ownership 0% (Publisher owns rights) 50% (Shared ownership) 100% (You own everything)
Royalty Collection Yes Yes Yes
Sync Licensing Support Active pitching Active pitching Limited (Non-exclusive)
Copyright Protection Yes Yes Yes
Legal & Business Support Yes Yes Limited
Best For Artists who want full industry support Songwriters who want industry backing but some ownership Independent artists who want full rights

Which Publishing Option is Right for You?

  • Want hands-off publishing support? → Full Publishing
  • Want publisher support but partial ownership? → Co-Publishing
  • Want to keep all rights but need administration? → Administrative Publishing

At WALKMUXIC INC, we ensure songwriters, producers, and artists get the most out of their music. Whether you’re new to publishing or an experienced artist, our services protect your rights, collect your earnings, and connect you to more opportunities.

📩 Interested in publishing your music? Contact WALKMUXIC INC today and take control of your royalties! 🚀🎶

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