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By williamsjames060 September 23, 2014
This is more like a community than a shop. I can see myself going in here for the next month for my bike, I could be a regular in here. ...read more
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By Denise B. at Judy'sBook December 27, 2005
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By consumerwatchdog at Citysearch November 08, 2005
What can I say about Joel and his staff? We met with him 1 year prior to our wedding and we fell in love with his work immediately. Joel and his staff are courteous, profeessional, open to your ideas, and are accommodating in regards to price. I know it's difficult and stressful when planning a wedding. Not with Joel. Unobtrusive at the wedding, but he caught everything! If you want to have a blast, I also highly recommend doing the engagement video! With their service and creativity, Iwish we could get married again! Thanks much, Joel. ...read more
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Securing Music for Commercial Use with Scout Music
Finding and licensing music for commercial use has some challenges, but these challenges can be navigated with an experienced music provider. Licensing a known / hit song Working with a music supervision companies is the key to securing the proper rights and negotiating the best deal and terms. A music supervisor will also work hand-in-hand with your creative team to find new options that might not have been considered, often at more accessible budgets than classic or super popular options. Structuring the deal to plan for a proper media buy and planning for future usage options is very important should be considered. Reach out to inquire about Scout’s music supervision services. License music from a music licensing catalog or music library Music licensing companies and music libraries organize music that is cleared for commercial use. “Stock” music libraries are just that: expected styles at affordable rates, but many times this route leaves the project wanting a bit to cut through the noise. Music licensing companies, like Scout Music, represent catalogs of music that’s cleared for advertising and commercial use, but closer in quality to known / hit songs without the jaw-dropping price tag. Hire a composer For commercial projects needing a close match to what’s on the screen or a mix of styles/lyrics that doesn’t exist otherwise, original music composition and production is the way to go. Depending on budget, Scout’s team comes up with 1-20+ new options for your spot, working with you until completion. Having the right writers available during tight turnarounds is key, and being able to work through needed revisions until everyone is thrilled is the key to original music success. Re-record a known song Some of the best bang for your buck can be found by covering a known song. This usually results in savings of 30-40% vs. licensing the original master. A huge benefit is that you can put a new spin on an old favorite, matching the mood of the cover to your project. This can be the perfect combination: something known, something new, and value. Whether you help audiences rediscover a once-popular gem or do a twist on a modern favorite, the creative possibilities are endless. Scout Music is a music licensing, supervision and production company in San Francisco, CA. Scout can help you in the search and licensing of a known song, licensing a track from our catalog, creating an original production or a new cover. Resources by: https://www.scoutmusic.tv/blog/securing-music-for-commercial-use/ ...read more
By Scout Music August 19, 2019
Music-Licensing Companies Help You Avoid 5 Common Mistakes
Ad agencies and film production companies move quickly. Licensing the right song or instrumental directly from rightsholders can be a challenge, and working with experienced music supervisors and music licensing companies can be an advantage. Do these 5 things to avoid common sync licensing mistakes: Clearing sync and master rights. There are 2 sets of clearances required for any music track. A sync license clears the composition (imagine the composition as sheet music sitting on a piano), and a master license clears the actual recording of the composition. Music publishers and music licensing companies can walk you through the process, most artists cannot. Re-record well-known songs. This can save a lot of money and add a new flavor to the song that matches your project. We’ve done this numerous times to great effect, and it’s one of our favorite tools to save money and do something cool. Get your options in order. It’s a good idea to think ahead about future uses, and lock in a renewal rate or rate for other usage. Don’t play fast and loose with usage. Stretching usage to paid web use when you only licensed unpaid, running a couple extra weeks, and cutting a new spot with the same music are all no-nos and are definitely not worth the trouble. It’s the job of the music publishers and music rights companies to watch out for these unauthorized usages. Pay your invoices on time. Many catalogs and music licensing companies are more forgiving than famous artists. Make sure your payment terms are respected or a finicky artist can cause havoc. Resources by: https://www.scoutmusic.tv/blog/music-licensing-companies-help-you-avoid-5-common-mistakes/ ...read more
By Scout Music August 16, 2019
I'm Back Baby!
After being out of commission for a long while I am back at work writing press releases for clients. It feels really good to be working again. I don't know how people can just lounge around all day! I have to work or at the very least, stay busy doing something. I hope my old clients haven't found anyone else that compares to me :-) Please don't hesitate to drop me a line if you need a press release. I can be reached at 267-393-4207. I'm giving out really good deals on press release bundles so please contact me soon. ...read more
By Original Press Releases August 28, 2014