Getty Images

So Pump Audio/Getty Images dropped royalties from 50% to 35% recently, citing their inability to run their business effectively (they need to 'support' their workforce, which means they have no idea how to sell music like they sell photos).  I figured it was found money and ok for a couple of surprise checks a year, until I discovered something worse: they republish stuff and take the credit as artist.  So the chances of me gaining some recognition through their efforts are ZERO.