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PROs Explained
52 Cues Podcast, PROs, Royalties & Pay, Copyright, Music Licensing Dave Kropf 52 Cues Podcast, PROs, Royalties & Pay, Copyright, Music Licensing Dave Kropf

PROs Explained

There are a lot of moving parts to getting paid when your music gets placed on TV and as production music composers, the majority of the money we make depends on backend royalties managed by PROs or Performing Rights Organizations.

So on today's episode, I examine the role of PROs, what they do, how they operate, and how they determine how much you get paid.

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Is Tunesat Really Worth the $$$?
52 Cues Podcast, TAXI, Artificial Intelligence, Catalog Management, PROs Dave Kropf 52 Cues Podcast, TAXI, Artificial Intelligence, Catalog Management, PROs Dave Kropf

Is Tunesat Really Worth the $$$?

TuneSat can detect nearly any music placement on TV throughout the US and EU, and while it has its limitations, it can be a good way to see if your cues are getting traction. But what can we actually do with this information? And is it even worth the CRAZY subscription cost?

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