Performing Rights Organizations Societies responsible for collecting income on behalf of songwriters and music publishers when a song is publicly broadcast. Public performances can include play in television, radio, clubs, restaurants, websites, or other broadcasting systems. PROs collect fees from these establishments which they then pay to their registered songwriters.
- ASCAP
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers – USA - BMI
Broadcast Music, Inc. - CCLI
CCLI enables real-time access to licensed Christian music and media while at once easing the burden of administration in the many complex issues related to copyright. - SESAC
the Society of European Stage Authors & Composers. SESAC is the smallest of the three PROs in the United States and membership is by invitation-only. - Song Trust
industry-leading online solutions help songwriters, artists, managers, labels and publishers simplify music rights management including the administration of music publishing assets, performing rights, and digital licensing. - SoundExchange
SoundExchange develops business solutions to benefit the entire music industry. The organization collects and distributes digital performance royalties - The Harry Fox Agency
The foremost mechanical licensing, collection, and distribution agency for music publishers in the US. If you record someone else’s song or someone records yours, talk with Harry Fox.
