Protect & Collect
Your complete 10-step action plan to protect and monetize ALL your content — music, videos, podcasts, written works, and visual art. No single company covers everything. This guide shows you exactly who to register with and why.
2026 Industry Alerts & Legal Updates
Critical changes affecting your rights, royalties, and chart eligibility as of May 2026.
Understanding Your Revenue Streams
Content generates MULTIPLE revenue types. Most creators only collect one or two. Here's the full picture.
Master / Recording Revenue
Paid to the recording/content owner when streams, sales, or views occur.
Performance Royalties
Earned when music plays on radio, TV, venues, or the performance side of streaming.
Mechanical Royalties
Generated each time a composition is reproduced — every stream, download, or physical copy.
Digital Performance Royalties
Paid for non-interactive digital plays on Pandora, SiriusXM, internet radio.
Ad Revenue & Sponsorships
Earned from ads placed on/around your content, plus brand deals and sponsorships.
Licensing & Sync Fees
Earned when content is licensed for commercial use — film, TV, ads, stock libraries, publications.
10-Step Action Plan
Filter by content type or view all steps. Track your progress as you go.
Quick Reference: Complete Setup
Every registration you need, organized by content type.
🚀 Quick Start by Content Type
Minimum essentials to start collecting today:
This guide is for educational purposes. Requirements may vary by country and content type. Consult an intellectual property attorney for personalized legal advice. Links go to third-party sites not affiliated with Luxury Radio.