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Deezer is now spreading its ‘artist-centric payment system (ACPS)’ for publishing rights in France through a partnership with SACEM.
Deezer says it’s the world’s first digital service provider (DSP) to update its remuneration model for publishing since streaming was introduced. “At Deezer, we continuously innovate for the benefit of the music ecosystem, and we are thrilled to partner with SACEM to introduce the world’s first update to the remuneration model for publishing in the streaming era,” adds Alexis Lanternier, CEO of Deezer.
“Our model ensures that a higher share of what subscribers pay goes to the artists they love, while also counteracting fraudulent streaming behavior. Through this partnership, we are pleased to offer these key benefits to songwriters, composers, and publishers represented by SACEM.”
Following the launch of the ACPS model for recorded music in 2023, the model will now be applied to publishing rights. Both organizations are confident that this evolution will inspire other players in the music industry to follow suit, creating a more sustainable and equitable ecosystem for creators.
Under the new model, songs by artists with at least 1,000 streams from 500 different subscribers each month are remunerated twice the amount per stream compared to artists who do not reach the goal. This double boost is also applied to songs that are actively searched for or found in non-algorithmic playlists. Deezer says the caps are designed to reward real, working artists who cultivate their fanbase while minimizing fraudulent behavior.
The ACPS developed in France with Deezer moves in the direction of [more equitable distribution of revenue] by rewarding true music, excluding noise, and better accounting for diversity of aesthatics and genres listened to on the platform,” adds SACEM CEO Cécile Rap-Veber. “We appreciate Deezer’s commitment to creators and publishers in the field of streaming as well as AI, notably through their adherence to the Ed Newton Rex initiative and our mutual efforts. We’re thrilled to announce our collaboration today.”
