2019 GMS 'Music In Media' Conference

The basics of music clearance explained in an easy to understand practical way for anyone interested in doing it right!  We will discuss how research a song, the different rights that are needed, the forms and language that should be used, the negotiation skills and tricks that can be mastered. And just about everything else that you need to know to get that song cleared. Come with your questions!

This will be a panel discussion that takes us through a complicated music clearance and offers a glimpse of what each player knows and what they are willing to share in order to get a deal done.  We will discuss music publisher and record company agendas, relationships with managers, producers and artists, the awareness of the record release dates and TV show cycles and even how marketing can play a role in a song clearance.  We will delve into all the behind the scenes discussions that we never see upfront.

A discussion by music publishers, music licensing reps, and studio executives about the use (and misuse) of precedent in negotiation for licenses, music supervisors deals and other applications in our industry.

Union New Use/Re-use Fees - The Cost You Might Have Overlooked
We all know to clear both publishing and master recording rights when using music in audio visual media. But are licensing fees the only fees payable with these types of transactions? If a piece of music was recorded under the jurisdiction of a union or guild, you may be liable for what is known as union new use/re-use fees. Come learn from a panel of experts to help you prepare for the next potential union issue