AMP Breaks It Down for Ad Music Companies and Composers
Join music experts and the Association of Music Producers (AMP) as they discuss the ins and outs of “E+O Insurance” for music in advertising, this Thursday, March 4 at 4 PM PT/7 PM ET via Zoom.
One of the first big expenses ad music producers discover when they begin working with top ad agencies is an insurance policy that protects the agency and its client, in case of copyright claims against the music. Most established composers and music houses carry a blanket policy that covers them for their work in advertising, and some even have coverage for all of their music publications. Along with that comes due diligence required by the insurance provider to help establish the originality of the music. This usually takes the form of a musicologist report, which can cost anywhere from $1,000 or more per composition. If there is a claim of infringement, it is normally sent first to the ad agency, who then passes it to the music house to handle and possibly defend the claim. That is when the Errors and Omissions policy should go into effect.
Commonly known as “musical malpractice insurance,” what exactly is Errors & Omissions (E+O) Insurance and how does it work for ad music? Why has it become so important? Why does it cost what it does? What are the requirements to get such insurance? Can you buy just a single-use policy for one job? What kind of insurance companies provide this insurance?
Top Insurance rep Scott Taylor (Taylor and Taylor Associates), musicologist Sandy Wilbur (Musiodata), and Annick Mayer (Butter Music + Sound) will join moderator Alexis Harte (Pollen Music Group) to provide valuable information and answer your questions in our Zoom webinar, March 4th at 4pm/7pm.
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2024 AICP Awards Tour Concludes with Stops in Dallas and Chicago
The 2024 AICP Awards Tour concludes with stops in Dallas and Chicago this month as it wraps up its tour of cities across the U.S. The National Tour brought presentations, panels and screenings to marketers, advertising agencies, production and post production companies. The AICP Awards will be in Dallas on Thursday, November 14th, at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, followed by the Chicago event, set for Thursday, November 21st at The Old Post Office. Tickets are available now for both events at www.aicp.com. In Dallas, the program kicks off at 6:45 pm with a happy hour, followed by the screening and panel discussion at 7:30. The evening ends with a networking reception from 8:30 to 11:30. The Perot Museum of Nature and Science is located at 2201 N. Field Street in Dallas. Appearing in Dallas will be Abe Garcia, Chief Creative Officer, Dieste; Julia Melle, Director of Brand and Content, Southwest Airlines; and Isaac Pagรกn Muรฑoz, VP, Executive Creative Director of PepsiCo Foods. The panel will review selected winners from the suite of the AICP Awards programs, offering insights into what made them rise to the top of their respective categories and share their viewpoints on key trends in the industry. The Chicago stop starts at 6:00pm with a happy hour, followed by the presentation and screening at 7:00pm. A reception caps the event, starting at 8:00pm and concluding at 11:30pm. The Old Post Office is located at 433 W Van Buren Street in Chicago. The panel there will feature 2024 AICP Awards Curators and Winners from the marketer, agency, production and post production sectors whoโll highlight this yearโs winners. The conversation will include a discussion about the winning work, including insights... Read More