Deezer has partnered with SACEM to implement its 'artist-centric payment system' (ACPS) for publishing rights in France, becoming the first digital service provider to modernize publishing remuneration in the streaming era.

The new model introduces two key features:

• Artists with 1,000+ streams from 500 different subscribers monthly receive double payment per stream
• Songs found through direct searches or non-algorithmic playlists also receive doubled compensation

This system aims to:

• Direct more subscriber payments to actively listened artists
• Combat streaming fraud
• Create fairer compensation for working artists
• Support genuine fan engagement
• Promote musical diversity

Deezer CEO Alexis Lanternier emphasizes that this innovation benefits the entire music ecosystem, while SACEM CEO Cécile Rap-Veber notes that the model effectively rewards authentic music creation while excluding artificial noise.

The partnership builds on Deezer's successful ACPS implementation for recorded music in 2023, establishing a framework that could influence industry-wide adoption of more equitable streaming payment models. Both organizations have also committed to addressing AI-related challenges in music streaming through initiatives like the Ed Newton Rex program.

This collaboration represents a significant step toward creating a more sustainable and fair music streaming ecosystem that better serves creators, publishers, and authentic music engagement.

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