# WAVE RECORDS Services **A considered set of services across distribution, release strategy, marketing, rights, monetization, content creators, licensing, artist development and analytics.** --- ## 1. DISTRIBUTION ### Digital Music Distribution Global delivery across 450+ digital platforms in 190+ countries. WAVE manages the release lifecycle from metadata preparation and quality control through digital delivery, catalog administration and ongoing monitoring. Unlimited release submissions, ISRC / UPC assignment, artist-profile support and related services are provided according to the applicable plan, fair-use rules, QC requirements and agreement. Premium services are not automatically included in every plan. **What's Included:** - Digital delivery to supported DSPs - Singles, EPs and albums - Unlimited release submissions (applicable terms & QC) - Free ISRC and UPC assignment where included - Metadata preparation and quality control - Artwork and release assets - Artist mapping and profile corrections - Artist profile and OAC management support (subject to platform approval) - DSP verified artist profile support where offered (subject to platform eligibility and approval) - Release management and delivery monitoring - Catalog migration support where available - Royalty reporting and revenue analytics - Rights and copyright administration - Supported TikTok, Meta and YouTube monetization (eligibility and platform approval required) - YouTube Content ID for eligible, rights-cleared recordings - Release strategy and project planning - Video distribution - Radio and ringtone distribution - Sync licensing and music placement opportunities - Playlist pitching for eligible releases - Release status tracking - Issue follow-up ### Video Distribution WAVE supports official music video distribution and eligible music-related video delivery to supported platforms. Delivery depends on technical specifications, rights clearance and the applicable service arrangement. WAVE does not guarantee delivery to every video platform or invent platform partnerships. **What's Included:** - Official music video distribution - Eligible music-related video delivery - Video metadata and asset preparation - Platform delivery and release coordination - YouTube channel and artist profile coordination where supported - Video catalog management - Music video rights administration - Support for eligible visual content and music releases ### VEVO WAVE supports eligible music-video distribution through supported VEVO workflows. VEVO acceptance and channel availability are not guaranteed and depend on eligibility and platform requirements. **What's Included:** - Eligible video content - VEVO workflows - Channel opportunities - Video metadata - Video delivery ### Radio & Ringtone Distribution Radio and ringtone distribution opportunities and delivery to eligible radio services, ringtone platforms and related outlets where supported. Availability depends on supported outlets, territory, rights clearance, technical specifications and the applicable service agreement. Specific radio stations, placements or results are not guaranteed. **What's Included:** - Radio distribution opportunities - Delivery to eligible radio services where supported - Radio servicing and release coordination - Ringtone distribution to supported platforms and services - Metadata and audio preparation - Rights and licensing verification - Catalog administration and reporting where available ### Unlimited Uploads Unlimited release submissions within the applicable plan's fair-use rules, QC requirements and agreement. No cap on the number of eligible releases for qualifying artist and label arrangements. **What's Included:** - Unlimited release uploads (subject to terms & QC) - Catalog delivery - Ongoing catalog management ### Global Distribution Delivery to 450+ digital platforms across 190+ countries. **What's Included:** - 450+ digital platforms - 190+ countries - Territory management - Global delivery --- ## 2. RELEASE & STRATEGY ### Release Management WAVE coordinates the full release lifecycle from preparation through post-release monitoring. **What's Included:** - Release preparation - Metadata - Artwork - ISRC / UPC - Artist mapping - Release scheduling - Platform delivery - Editorial preparation - Marketing timeline - Post-release monitoring - Metadata corrections - Platform issues ### Release Strategy Release planning built around the artist, the catalog and the moment. **What's Included:** - Release timing - Sequencing - Campaign alignment - Catalog sequencing - Territory planning ### Playlist Pitching WAVE prepares professional editorial pitches for selected and eligible releases. Editorial playlist placement is not guaranteed — platform editorial teams make the final decisions. **What's Included:** - Genre - Mood - Artist story - Artist background - Release context - Marketing plan - Release strategy - Campaign information ### Project Management Coordination of the moving parts around a release or catalog project. **What's Included:** - Timeline management - Stakeholder coordination - Deliverable tracking - Release alignment --- ## 3. MARKETING ### Digital Marketing Social media strategy, release campaigns, short-form content strategy and digital audience development. WAVE does not promise guaranteed streams, followers or campaign results. **What's Included:** - Social media strategy - Release campaigns - Short-form content strategy - TikTok strategy - Instagram Reels - YouTube Shorts - Audience targeting - Content planning - Pre-save campaigns - Post-release promotion - Campaign coordination - Digital audience development ### Marketing & Strategy Integrated marketing strategy across the release lifecycle. **What's Included:** - Release campaigns - Audience development - Cross-platform strategy - Campaign coordination ### Public Relations Release narratives, press materials and media outreach strategy. WAVE does not promise guaranteed press coverage. **What's Included:** - Release narratives - Press materials - Media outreach strategy - Digital press support - Campaign coordination - Artist/project positioning ### Social Media Management Content calendars, posting strategy and community engagement. **What's Included:** - Content calendars - Posting strategy - Platform-specific content - Community engagement strategy - Campaign coordination - Performance monitoring ### Creative Content Creative direction, release assets and short-form concepts. **What's Included:** - Creative direction - Release assets - Short-form concepts - Campaign content - Visual strategy - Content planning - Social content concepts - Release creative ### Content Creator Services WAVE supports artists, labels and eligible campaigns that need to connect music with digital creators and short-form content ecosystems. Available according to campaign scope, artist/project requirements and applicable commercial terms. WAVE does not promise a specific number of creators, guaranteed viral content, views, streams, engagement or creator participation. **What's Included:** - Creator campaign strategy - Music seeding - Creator coordination - Content opportunities (TikTok, Reels, Shorts) - Release campaigns - Creator-oriented content strategy - Campaign reporting --- ## 4. RIGHTS & CATALOG ### Rights & Catalog Management WAVE treats the catalog as a long-term asset rather than simply a collection of uploads. Copyright management is operational and administrative — it is not legal counsel. **What's Included:** - Catalog organization - Metadata management - ISRC / UPC management - Artist mapping - Rights documentation - Ownership records - Chain of title - Copyright compliance - Catalog transfers - Artist name changes - Rights protection - Release QC - Copyright issue coordination ### Rights Management Documentation and protection of rights across the catalog. **What's Included:** - Rights documentation - Ownership records - Chain of title - Rights protection ### Copyright Management Operational and administrative copyright compliance. Not legal counsel. **What's Included:** - Copyright compliance - Copyright issue coordination - Release QC ### Digital Rights Management of digital rights across platforms and territories. **What's Included:** - Digital rights management - Territory rights - Platform rights ### OAC / Artist Profile Management Official Artist Channel support, artist profile management and DSP verified artist profile support where the relevant platform offers it. WAVE provides eligibility assessment and application support. OAC approval, verified profiles and similar platform designations are not guaranteed and remain subject to each platform's requirements, review and decisions. **What's Included:** - Official Artist Channel support - OAC application support (subject to eligibility and platform approval) - DSP verified artist profile support (subject to platform eligibility and approval) - Artist profile management - Artist mapping - Profile corrections - Catalog organization - Artist name changes - Metadata corrections - Platform profile management ### Catalog Management Ongoing organization and care of the catalog. **What's Included:** - Catalog organization - Metadata management - ISRC / UPC management - Artist mapping --- ## 5. MONETIZATION ### YouTube Content ID Eligible YouTube videos, Shorts, UGC and fan content monetization. Eligibility and monetization depend on rights ownership, platform policies, territories and applicable platform rules. **What's Included:** - Eligible YouTube videos - YouTube Shorts - UGC - Fan content - Eligible monetization - Claim management - Reporting ### TikTok Monetization TikTok UGC and eligible music uses monetization. **What's Included:** - TikTok UGC - Eligible music uses - Monetization workflows - Reporting ### Meta Monetization Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels and eligible UGC monetization. **What's Included:** - Instagram Reels - Facebook Reels - Eligible UGC - Monetization workflows - Reporting ### YouTube Monetization YouTube, Shorts and eligible UGC monetization. **What's Included:** - YouTube - Shorts - Eligible UGC - Monetization workflows - Reporting ### UGC Monetization Broader UGC monetization across eligible platforms. **What's Included:** - UGC identification - Eligible monetization - Claim management - Reporting --- ## 6. ARTIST SERVICES ### Artist Development A longer view of the artist: career strategy, project planning and positioning. Available according to the applicable plan, partnership structure and artist requirements. **What's Included:** - Artist development - Release planning - Project management - Career strategy - Content planning - Long-term project planning - Artist positioning ### Artist Management Broader management support for eligible artists. Available according to the applicable plan, partnership structure and artist requirements. **What's Included:** - Distribution management - Catalog management - Marketing coordination - Collaboration management - Release strategy - Platform/profile management ### Music Production Recording and production support from the creative decisions that give every release a distinct point of view. **What's Included:** - Recording - Production - Creative direction ### Production & Engineering Production and engineering support for releases. **What's Included:** - Production - Engineering - Mixing support - Mastering coordination ### Production Support Production support available according to the applicable plan. **What's Included:** - Production support - Studio coordination - Project production guidance --- ## 7. ANALYTICS ### Royalty Reports Platform reporting, revenue reporting and catalog performance. Reporting availability depends on the platform and applicable distribution arrangement. **What's Included:** - Platform reporting - Territory reporting - Revenue reporting - Catalog performance ### Analytics Release performance, audience growth and UGC performance where available. **What's Included:** - Release performance - Audience growth - UGC performance where available - Release-level visibility - Catalog-level visibility ### Performance Reporting Ongoing performance reporting across the catalog. **What's Included:** - Release-level visibility - Catalog-level visibility - Platform data - Performance analysis --- ## 8. CONTENT CREATORS & YOUTUBE MONETIZATION ### YouTube Channel Monetization WAVE works with eligible content creators, YouTube channel owners, video creators and digital publishers to help them manage, monetize and develop their digital content and intellectual property. Support includes eligibility assessment, monetization readiness, content review, channel optimization guidance, copyright-compliance guidance and reporting for eligible monetized content. YouTube Partner Program acceptance, monetization approval and revenue depend on YouTube's eligibility requirements, review, policies and decisions. WAVE does not promise fixed earnings, guaranteed approval or a specific increase in income. **What's Included:** - Support for eligible channels seeking YouTube Partner Program monetization - Channel monetization eligibility assessment and guidance - Monetization readiness, content review and channel optimization support - Guidance on monetization requirements, copyright compliance and platform policies - Support for managing eligible monetized content and revenue reporting ### YouTube MCN & Channel Management MCN-related services and channel management are available where an applicable partnership or technical arrangement exists. These services are subject to the applicable partnership structure, eligibility and platform approval. WAVE does not present itself as an officially certified YouTube MCN, YouTube Partner or authorized network on this basis. **What's Included:** - MCN-related services where an applicable partnership or technical arrangement exists - Channel portfolio management - Channel operations and content strategy - Content rights management and copyright administration - Channel analytics and revenue reporting - Support for eligible channel owners and digital publishers - Channel development and audience growth strategy - Rights administration for eligible video catalogs ### Content Monetization & Revenue Management Monetization strategy for eligible content across supported platforms, including YouTube monetization and eligible Content ID revenue, TikTok monetization and eligible music/content usage, Meta monetization (including supported Facebook and Instagram content), UGC revenue administration and reporting, and content revenue analysis. Platform eligibility, rights ownership, regional availability, platform rules and actual usage affect monetization and earnings. WAVE cannot activate monetization features controlled exclusively by the platforms. **What's Included:** - Monetization strategy for eligible content across supported platforms - YouTube monetization and eligible Content ID revenue - TikTok monetization and eligible music/content usage - Meta monetization, including supported Facebook and Instagram content - UGC revenue administration and reporting - Content revenue analysis and monetization optimization - Support for identifying eligible monetization opportunities ### Instagram & TikTok Creator Support Creator account and content strategy, short-form video strategy for Instagram Reels, TikTok and YouTube Shorts, content planning, creative campaign support, monetization eligibility guidance where applicable, creator collaborations and campaign coordination, and rights and music-usage support for eligible content. WAVE does not promise that it can activate monetization features controlled exclusively by the platforms. **What's Included:** - Creator account and content strategy - Short-form video strategy for Instagram Reels, TikTok and YouTube Shorts - Content planning and creative campaign support - Monetization eligibility guidance where applicable - Creator collaborations and campaign coordination - Rights and music usage support for eligible content ### Content Creator Partnerships Opportunities to work with WAVE on eligible music-related creator campaigns, including music discovery, artist/creator collaborations, commercial content opportunities, rights-cleared music usage and licensing coordination, and creator campaign management where available. Creator campaigns, paid collaborations and commercial opportunities are subject to availability, agreement, budget and rights clearance. WAVE does not promise a specific number of creators, guaranteed viral content, views, streams or engagement. **What's Included:** - Eligible music-related creator campaigns - Music discovery and artist/creator collaborations - Commercial content opportunities and promotional campaigns - Rights-cleared music usage and licensing coordination - Creator campaign management where available **CTA — YOUR CONTENT. YOUR RIGHTS. MORE MONETIZATION OPPORTUNITIES.** Whether you manage a YouTube channel, create short-form content, own a music catalog, or operate a digital media business, WAVE can help assess your rights, platform eligibility, content monetization opportunities, and management requirements. Contact WAVE for an assessment of your channel, catalog, monetization eligibility and potential service options. WAVE does not promise fixed earnings, guaranteed monetization approval or a specific increase in income. - [Monetize Your Content](https://wave-records.com/contact) - [Contact WAVE](https://wave-records.com/contact) --- ## 9. SYNC LICENSING & MUSIC PLACEMENT ### Sync Licensing & Music Placement Eligible WAVE-managed music may be considered for use in films and feature films, television series and TV productions, streaming series and streaming-platform productions, advertising and commercial campaigns, documentaries, trailers and promotional content, video games and interactive media, digital productions and other audiovisual works. WAVE does not promise placements in films, television, advertising or any production, and does not imply an existing relationship with a film studio, streaming platform, broadcaster, production company, music supervisor or advertiser. Placements and licensing deals depend on creative fit, rights clearance, availability, client requirements and negotiated agreements. **What's Included:** - Music catalog preparation for potential sync opportunities - Rights and ownership verification - Music supervision and licensing coordination - Sync pitching and submission of suitable music where opportunities exist - Master-use and publishing-rights coordination, as applicable - Negotiation and administration support for licensing agreements where authorized - Clearance coordination and documentation --- ## 10. EDITORIAL PLAYLIST PITCHING & RELEASE POSITIONING ### Release Eligibility & Selection WAVE reviews eligible releases according to music quality, genre, artistic direction, release timing, rights status, metadata accuracy and overall suitability. Editorial pitching availability depends on the applicable plan and service scope. Eligibility, submission windows and access depend on each platform's requirements and tools. **What's Included:** - Music quality and genre review - Artistic direction and release timing - Rights status and metadata accuracy - Overall suitability assessment - Plan and service-scope confirmation ### Professional Editorial Pitch Preparation WAVE prepares structured pitch information for eligible releases, including genre and subgenre, mood and sonic identity, artist background and development, track story and creative context, release objectives, target audience and relevant markets, release strategy and promotional plans, and supporting campaign information. Spotify editorial pitching is free through its official submission process. Payment does not guarantee Spotify editorial consideration or placement. **What's Included:** - Genre and subgenre - Mood and sonic identity - Artist background and development - Track story and creative context - Release objectives - Target audience and relevant markets - Release strategy and promotional plans - Supporting campaign information ### Release Timeline & Coordination Release dates, metadata delivery, pre-release preparation, editorial submission windows and promotional plans are coordinated so eligible releases can be presented within relevant platform timelines. Access depends on each platform's requirements and tools. **What's Included:** - Release-date planning - Metadata delivery - Pre-release preparation - Editorial submission windows - Promotional-plan alignment ### DSP Editorial Submissions Eligible releases may be submitted for editorial consideration through the appropriate platform channels and tools, where available. Editorial playlist placement is determined exclusively by the relevant DSP and its editorial team. Playlist pitching does not guarantee placement, streams, revenue or audience growth, and no paid or guaranteed editorial placement is implied. **What's Included:** - Submission through appropriate platform channels where available - Editorial consideration — not guaranteed placement - Platform-specific tools and windows - No paid or guaranteed editorial placement ### Multi-Platform Pitching WAVE prepares and submits suitable releases for editorial opportunities across supported DSPs, where submission tools and opportunities are available. Eligibility, submission windows and access depend on each platform's requirements and tools. **What's Included:** - Supported DSP editorial opportunities - Preparation and submission where tools exist - Platform-specific requirements - Opportunity-based coverage ### Artist Positioning WAVE helps communicate an artist's identity, musical direction, audience and release context to improve the quality and relevance of editorial submissions. This is positioning support for the pitch — not a promise of editorial acceptance. **What's Included:** - Artist identity and musical direction - Audience context - Release-context communication - Pitch quality and relevance ### Campaign Alignment Playlist pitching can be coordinated with release marketing, social media content, creator campaigns, pre-save campaigns and post-release activity where applicable and included in the relevant plan or a separate agreed scope. **What's Included:** - Release marketing coordination - Social media content alignment - Creator campaigns where applicable - Pre-save campaigns - Post-release activity ### Performance Review Available platform analytics and release performance can inform future release planning and pitching strategies. Results vary and past performance does not predict future editorial outcomes. **What's Included:** - Platform analytics where available - Release performance review - Future release planning - Pitching-strategy refinement