Marketing Brainz Comparison Tables

These tables collect everything I know about the tools artists keep asking about, laid out side-by-side so you can see what actually matters before you sign anything.

Tip: Open a table in one tab and your current setup in another. If a column makes you nervous, that’s a good place to ask questions or book a consult.

Core Money Flow

Music Distribution Platforms

DSP coverage, pricing, and payout models.

Side-by-side breakdown of major distributors covering fees, revenue share, reporting, support, and extras like advances or marketing tools.

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Royalties & Registration

Performance Rights Organizations (PROs)

ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and beyond.

Compare membership costs, registration workflows, payout timelines, and international reach for performance royalties.

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Songwriting Income

Publishing Administration

Songtrust, CD Baby Pro, and others.

Who actually chases your global publishing money? Look at commission rates, territories, advances, and catalog control.

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