Music publishing and music publishing administration involves many activities that require specific knowledge and expertise to both protect and affirmatively exploit copyrights.

Depending on the extent of the clients past involvement, if any, with music publishing the services provided range from:

• Establishing and affiliating the respective ASCAP, BMI or SESAC companies
• Copyright registration
• Preparation and proper documentation with the performance rights societies and mechanical collection rights societies
• Negotiation and granting of mechanical, synchronization, print and multimedia licenses

Next Decade's sub-publishing affiliates in each foreign territory ensure that all titles are registered and that proper collections and licenses are made and issued throughout the world.

Next Decade also acts as North American sub-publisher for a variety of publishers and artists located outside the U.S and Canada.

In addition, the professional staff exploits the music in all other possible areas such as:

• Jingles
• Cover recordings
• Motion picture synchronization licenses
• Sheet music/folios
• Ringtones
• Multimedia
• Compilation and/or special project packages

Income sources are monitored so that the company collects all income on a timely basis and all foreign and domestic royalty statements are reviewed to ensure their accuracy.