Music Business Abbreviations
Global Abbreviations
- A&R - Artists and Repertoire
- BMI - Broadcast Music, Inc.
- ASCAP - American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers
- PRS - Performing Right Society (UK)
- PPL - Phonographic Performance Limited (UK)
- IFPI - International Federation of the Phonographic Industry
- RIAA - Recording Industry Association of America
- NMPA - National Music Publishers' Association (US)
- HFA - Harry Fox Agency
- ISRC - International Standard Recording Code
- ISWC - International Standard Musical Work Code
- UPC - Universal Product Code
- MRO - Music Rights Organization
- PRO - Performing Rights Organization
- DSP - Digital Service Provider
- IP - Intellectual Property
Indian-Specific and Relevant Abbreviations
- IPRS - Indian Performing Right Society
- MRM - Music Rights Management
- PPL India - Phonographic Performance Limited India
- IMI - Indian Music Industry
- MIB - Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
- ISNI - International Standard Name Identifier
- WIPO - World Intellectual Property Organization
- CISAC - International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers
Streaming and Distribution
- DSP - Digital Service Provider
- OTT - Over-The-Top (platforms like Spotify, YouTube)
- CMS - Content Management System
- CTR - Click-Through Rate (marketing analytics)