How Streaming Bundles Impact Music Catalog Valuations
As streaming platforms continue changing their subscription models, many music industry professionals are asking what it could mean for their royalties and catalog value. In a virtual session hosted by MMF-US, Alex Heiche, Founder & CEO of Sound Royalties, and Jake DeVries, Partner, Music and Entertainment Valuation Services at Citrin Cooperman, discussed how streaming bundles are impacting musicians, songwriters, publishers, and copyrights holders.
The conversation focuses on platforms like Spotify and Amazon Music adding audiobooks and other content into their subscription models. As a result, music publishers and songwriters may receive lower royalty payouts under these bundled plans. According to projections, these changes could have a major impact on long-term royalty income and music catalog values over time.
They also explore how royalty financing can help creatives access funding while still keeping ownership of their copyrights. As streaming and royalty models continue to evolve, understanding how these industry changes affect catalog sales, valuations, and music income is becoming more important than ever.