As we step into the new year, we realize that it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of setting goals and expectations for the new year, whether personal or professional. Having a comprehensive guide on how artists, songwriters, producers, and managers can streamline their royalty tracking for 2025 could come in handy. So we made a checklist on how to stay organized, get paid, and thrive—while leveraging Royalti.io to make it happen.
Your Royalty Checklist for 2025
Catalog Management
2025 is not the year to be leaving money on the table. A key strategy is staying organized and ensuring your metadata is updated and accurate. What Royalti.io provides is a suite of features to streamline that process.
How:
- Ensure your catalog is easily stored in one location by utilizing Royalti.io as a centralized repository for all music assets, including songs, albums, metadata, and rights information.
- Regularly review and update metadata to avoid payment delays. The system allows you to input, edit, and organize metadata efficiently.
- Create backups for your catalog while categorizing tracks by attributes such as genre, release date, or performance metrics for easier management.
Licensing Agreements
Licensing agreements can make or break your revenue. Periodic reviews are essential to clarify revenue splits and ensure your contracts reflect current industry standards.
How:
- Royalti.io offers a centralized contract repository that provides easy access to agreements for review.
- Automated royalty calculations based on licensing terms ensure transparency and accuracy in revenue sharing.
- Verify ownership details and confirm whether agreements align with original rights allocations.
Digital Distribution & Streaming
The importance of getting your music on digital streaming platforms in 2025 cannot be overemphasized. This will ensure you maximize your reach and earning potential in the coming year. It is also an added advantage that Royalti.io has data analytics tools that help monitor how well a track is streaming.
How:
- Use Royalti.io’s catalog management and metadata optimization features to organize music files and rights information for smooth distribution.
- Additionally, with its data analytics tool, you can access real-time analysis of streaming performance, audience demographics, and earnings on the platform.
Virtual Spaces and Emerging Platforms
In 2025, let’s explore partnerships with virtual reality platforms, gaming environments, and AI-driven spaces. Tracking royalties from these emerging avenues is non-negotiable.
How:
- Royalti.io provides metadata tracking, which ensures proper attribution for music used in virtual spaces.
- Track royalties generated from music used in social media content, gaining insights into content virality and audience engagement.
- Monitor revenue from NFT sales while managing associated contracts and rights.
Year-End Review
This is the time to audit your royalty statements for discrepancies, check for missed payments, and make reviews in preparation for filing taxes. This is easy with Royalti.io’s reporting tools, which also help you compare income streams and identify growth opportunities.
How:
- Generate detailed reports on royalty earnings across various revenue streams.
- Integrate with accounting tools to review expenses related to production, marketing, and distribution.
- Review metadata and rights usage, and audit all active licensing agreements and contracts.
We’ve created this royalty checklist to ensure you don’t miss out on any opportunities to grow your earnings this year. Don’t forget to check out our resource on 10 Reasons Why Music Professionals Should Use Royalti.io for Catalog and Royalty Management. And just in case I haven’t said it yet—Happy New Year!
