Sync Licensing
Sync licensing is a specialized subcategory within the music industry that involves granting legal permission to synchronize music with visual media such as films, TV shows, commercials, video games, and advertisements¹. This lucrative field has become a vital revenue source for artists and rights holders, with fees ranging from hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars per placement². Sync deals are typically arranged between music publishers and music supervisors or producers, creating opportunities for both established and independent artists to monetize their work through media placements³.
Sync Licensing
Sync licensing is a specialized subcategory within the music industry that involves granting legal permission to synchronize music with visual media such as films, TV shows, commercials, video games, and advertisements¹. This lucrative field has become a vital revenue source for artists and rights holders, with fees ranging from hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars per placement². Sync deals are typically arranged between music publishers and music supervisors or producers, creating opportunities for both established and independent artists to monetize their work through media placements³.
Sync Licensing
Sync licensing is a specialized subcategory within the music industry that involves granting legal permission to synchronize music with visual media such as films, TV shows, commercials, video games, and advertisements¹. This lucrative field has become a vital revenue source for artists and rights holders, with fees ranging from hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars per placement². Sync deals are typically arranged between music publishers and music supervisors or producers, creating opportunities for both established and independent artists to monetize their work through media placements³.
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Deals & Signings
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Deals & Signings
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1 min read
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Careers & People
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1 min read
Alex Clark Appointed Sync & Licensing Manager at Transgressive
The move is effective immediately

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The move is effective immediately
Careers & People
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Careers & People
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1 min read
Alex Clark Appointed Sync & Licensing Manager at Transgressive
The move is effective immediately

Deals & Signings
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Mushroom Music Enters Sub-Publishing Deal With peermusic
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Deals & Signings
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Mushroom Music Enters Sub-Publishing Deal With peermusic
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Tech & Innovation
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Licensing Marketplace Catalog Launches With 30,000 Sync-Ready Tracks
It’s supported by major indies such as Beggars Group, Domino, Partisan and more

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It’s supported by major indies such as Beggars Group, Domino, Partisan and more
Tech & Innovation
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Tech & Innovation
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1 min read
Licensing Marketplace Catalog Launches With 30,000 Sync-Ready Tracks
It’s supported by major indies such as Beggars Group, Domino, Partisan and more

Marketing & Brand
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UMG UK’s Globe Unit Expands to the US
The sync and brand business is helping break UK artists in the US

UMG UK’s Globe Unit Expands to the US
The sync and brand business is helping break UK artists in the US
Marketing & Brand
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Marketing & Brand
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UMG UK’s Globe Unit Expands to the US
The sync and brand business is helping break UK artists in the US

Careers & People
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Primary Wave Ups Kurczaba and Barber in Key Promotions
The publisher continues to expand its leadership teams

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Primary Wave Ups Kurczaba and Barber in Key Promotions
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Good Boy Records and Virgin Renew Global Distribution Agreement
The renewal comes alongside two new executives joining Good Boy

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Deals & Signings
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Deals & Signings
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Good Boy Records and Virgin Renew Global Distribution Agreement
The renewal comes alongside two new executives joining Good Boy

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Believe Announces New Publishing Arm: Believe Music Publishing
This addition to the company will expand upon Believe’s current publishing services

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