Finance

Overview

The Finance section in Revelator centralizes all your revenue data—both automatically ingested from connected DSPs and manually uploaded reports. Users can view, filter, and group revenue insights by time period, DSP source, or other criteria, making it straightforward to analyze trends and handle foreign exchange (FX) complexities.

Revelator automatically records all income from your connected services and itemizes it in your earnings reports. You can view consolidated reports as a summary of your income or drill down to see income trends by artist, tracks, channels, and more. When your earnings include foreign exchange (FX), the relevant reports are clearly noted so you can track the correct currency and distribute payments accurately to payees.

A key part of this process is managing your sales data—whether the data is automatically ingested from Digital Service Providers (DSPs) you’ve connected or uploaded manually in supported file formats.

Who Is It For?

• Label Managers & Payees: Review, reconcile, and distribute incoming revenues.

• Artists & Creators: Monitor where income originates and track performance by track or release.

• Accounting & Finance Teams: Easily integrate data into broader financial processes, with attention to correct FX handling.

• Real-World Scenario #1: A label manager checks the consolidated revenue from multiple DSPs to analyze how well a particular album performed last quarter.

• Real-World Scenario #2: An independent artist wants to verify if royalties from a single track have been correctly reported and ensure the correct currency exchange rate has been applied before distribution.

Key Benefits

• Single Finance Hub: Access all revenue data in one centralized “Finance” section.

• Automatic Ingestion: Reports from connected services flow in automatically, saving time and minimizing manual data entry errors.

• Flexible Grouping & Filtering: Group by Store, Date, or DSP; apply filters to pinpoint specific services or territories.

• Manual Import Support: Quickly upload files from services not yet integrated with Revelator.

• FX Visibility & Handling: Marked reports help ensure correct currency and payment distribution.

How It Works: Step by Step Guides

1. Viewing DSP Sales Reports

2. Reprocessing & Matching Sales lines in Reports

3. Adding adjustmens & FX rates

4. Approving Sales Reports

5. Importing Sales Reports Manually

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I know if my currency is correct? Look for a notation or label indicating foreign exchange (FX). This ensures you’re dealing with the correct currency in your revenue reports.

• Why can’t I see my latest reports? Reports may take time to process if they’re auto-ingested. If you’re missing a report, try uploading it manually using the Import function.

• Can I group reports by something other than Source or Date? Currently, grouping options include Source, Date, and a dedicated iTunes payment grouping. Additional grouping options may be added in future updates.

• What if my manually uploaded report file isn’t recognized? Double-check that you’re using a supported file format. If the issue persists, contact support or refer to the troubleshooting docs for more information.

Additional Resources

• [Revelator Catalog Management Guide]

• [Supported DSP List & File Format Requirements]

• [Foreign Exchange and Royalties Guide]

Next Steps and Future Releases

• Upcoming Enhancements: Licensing and Publishing categories are coming soon, allowing you to manage an even broader range of revenue streams in one place.

• Staying Informed: Keep an eye on the Revelator Release Notes or subscribe to our newsletter for updates on new features and improvements in revenue reporting.