Understanding your CSV Report - Music Distribution

Every reporting period, we receive royalty reports from a number of different retailers, streaming providers, and ad-based platforms. All of this data is compiled into one standardized format that is then uploaded to your account.

In addition, you can also export the raw data for you to use and compile however you would like. This is an overview that will help you understand your CSV Report.

• Reporting Period: The Report Period means the month that generated the Monthly Report.

• Sale Month: This will refer to the month in which the sale or stream occurred. Some partners do not report monthly but many do. Furthermore, you may see a previous month from a previous period on a report and that is if the partner is late to report. As an example, if we don’t receive royalties for a partner for June, it would show on the next quarterly report which would likely show royalties for July, and so on if they continue to be late.

• Revenue Received By DSP: This means in which month we as a company received the money from the Store (Digital Service Provider) Ex. Spotify, Amazon, Etc.

  Content-Type: This is where we list if the sale was a download or stream in some cases it can be User Generated Content, Ad-Funded Stream, Mechanical Royalty, or Performance Royalties. The more the industry evolves, the more content types we will continue to add to the reporting.

• UPC: The UPC that we assigned for your release when you leave on blank the field of the UPC and we autogenerate it once we approve your release. This is an individual product identifier. Having this code will then match up to any sales or streams of your releases. Whenever this is reported, it is matched to your existing catalog.

• ISWC: The ISWC (International Standard Musical Work Code) is a unique, permanent, and internationally recognized reference number for the identification of musical works.

• Catalog Number: A catalog number (“cat number”) is the identification number a record label assigns to a release. It is used for tracking purposes by both the label and the distributor. It is composed of numbers and letters.

• Album Name: in this column, you will find the album name of your release. The most common way to name an album is to name it after one of the songs on the album. This is called a “Title Track”. Pick a song on the album that seems to represent the entire theme the best, or just use the first or last track.

• ISRC: The ISRC is like the UPC, this is an individual identifier for your track (song). Whenever this is reported, it is matched to your existing catalog.

  Track Artist: here you will see the name of the artist or featuring artists that are collaborating on the song.

• Record Label: you are always going to see the name of the record label that artists below. for the interdependent artist that doesn’t have a Record Label, our system will always show Independent or our Company Name in this field.

• Writer / Composer: refers to individuals who have contributed to the creation of a song by either writing the lyrics (writers) or composing the music (composers). This section typically lists the names of the creative minds behind the song, providing credit to those responsible for its creation.

• Publisher / Admin-Sub Publisher: This Column acknowledges the entities responsible for the management and administration of the musical composition.

  Product Type: Here will show if the content type was a Single, EP, Album, Compilation, or Music Video

• Quantity: If you had a Single and/or Album Release sale or stream, the individual count reported by a partner will be listed here. In the event a partner does not report this, then we place a 1. MOST partners report a track count. it can be complex to understand as you may see a lot of track counts but a little dollar amount. Every streaming provider has different pay rates for different territories at different times of the year so there is no set streaming rate for any partner.

• Client_ID: This is a unique ID given by our software of accounting that designates to the artist or Record label that we are paying the royalties in each line item by our system. This represents the number of rows for the period. mean the person or entity that is in charge of the account of the distribution. this can be the artist, songwriter, Record Label, or Music Distribution Company.

• Source Currency: this is the currency that was paid to us.

• Currency Rate: here you will be able to see the rate that was used at the moment to exchange the currency to USD. In some cases, we received other currency that is not USD Dollars than our bank with exchange money to USD. we pay our clients in USD.

• Amount Before Deductions: typically refers to the total amount of money or revenue earned before any deductions or expenses are subtracted. In the context of royalties from a streaming service, it means the total income generated from the streaming of content before any fees or other deductions are applied.

• Admin Fee Percentage: This means the percent that we charge per our contract with our client

• Admin Fee: The admin fee represents the cost of administrative provided by DPM Network Music Distribution. It's deducted from the total earnings Received from DSPs to cover the expenses associated with handling the distribution process, managing contracts, and other administrative tasks.

• Client Net Receivable: typically refers to the amount of money that a client or customer is expected to receive after deducting any applicable fees, expenses, or other obligations. It is essentially the net amount that is owed to the client or customer after all relevant deductions

• Client Percentage: the percentage or share of a certain amount that is allocated or owed to a client. This percentage is often associated with revenue-sharing arrangements or distribution agreements where a client is entitled to a portion of the total income or earnings

• Royalty Arrangement: This term refers to a negotiated agreement between parties, typically in the fields of music, literature, or intellectual property, outlining how royalties earned from the use or distribution of creative works will be shared or distributed among the stakeholders. Such arrangements detail the percentage or fixed amount each party is entitled to receive, ensuring fair compensation for the creators or rights holders. Royalty arrangements play a crucial role in defining the financial terms and responsibilities related to the commercial exploitation of intellectual property, fostering transparency and equitable distribution of earnings among all involved parties."

• Digital Service Provider: This column represents what DSP is and where the royalty came from. You will see more than just download-based retailers. Everything from Streaming providers to download stores that Sell your music. Publishing Admin, as well as Mechanical Royalties and more. wherever the source came from, is where it would be listed here.

• Total Amount Payable ($US): refers to the overall sum of money that is obligated to be paid, and the currency specified is U.S. dollars. This figure represents the total payment due, often in the context of financial transactions, contractual agreements, or invoices. It encompasses any agreed-upon amounts, fees, or costs that need to be settled.

• Territory: This is the territory designation that shows you where the sale (download) or stream occurred.

• Aggregator/Licensor: DPM Network Music Distribution is usually listed here but in some cases, if we work with other distribution companies and your label or artist name is under them, you would see their Distribution name in this column.