“O.K. Where’s my money? I believe my songs are downloaded more often than this! I should be earning more.”
We all know that the digital transmission of music is quickly becoming a major source of income for recording artists, songwriters and publishers. Currently digital usages include downloads, pay-per-pay, subscription services, webcasts, streaming, cable and satellite transmissions, and even ringtones. Digital usage is increasing at an exponential pace. “Why does it seem like my digital earning statements aren’t keeping up with the pace?”
It can feel as if your earning statements aren’t keeping up with the pace because sometimes they aren’t! For starters, many of the current usages are very new and many licensing agreements, frankly, have not kept up with the changing landscape. The language of many original licensing agreements is incomplete and ambiguous. The field is changing SO FAST and is bound to change even faster in the years to come. You need an auditing ally.
How do we start the digital portion of an audit?
#1 We start by closely examining and researching your original agreement with your label. We pay particular attention to the specific language used to describe digital uses and earnings.
#2 Next step is to audit and use our expertise to fully investigate the payment procedures to make sure they have followed what we call the 3 C’s.
#3 Last step, WE OFTEN FIND MONEY.
We know that we make the auditing process sound easy. It isn’t easy. Musical persistence, knowledge and talent got you where you are today. We at H&H Music Group also have persistence, knowledge and talent in the field of music auditing. We know where and how to look for your money and help you reap the rewards you deserve…..priceless. Well, not priceless but we take our commission from earnings you would not have without us. In any business model, that’s called a Win/Win.
