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Alice Isner
Aug 25, 2022
Low Budget Digital Waiver
Pretty sure we're all hoping that the SAG x JPC put a ring on it... gosh knows how many times they can postpone the nuptials
Christina Rust
Aug 18, 2022
New or Traditional?
The new SAG/AFTRA 2022 commercials contract term is June 1st, 2022 through March 31, 2025. However, you can still use the "traditional"
Grant Schuster
Aug 14, 2022
Digital Doubles
SAG/AFTRA continues to move into the future with the 2022 Commercials Contract and the addition of language pertaining to “Digital Doubles”.
Michelle Fink
Aug 8, 2022
Audio Commercials Updates! Oh my!
The Audio Commercials Contract was not left by the wayside during the 2022 negotiations! Announcing
increased wages!
Jennifer Sefa-Boakye
Jul 28, 2022
New MPU Calculations
The Maximum Period of Use (MPU) for live-action spots produced under the new SAG/AFTRA commercials contract will be 21 months
Whitney Vose
Jul 22, 2022
Geo-Limited NO more!
Geo-Limited NO more! Effective June 1st, 2022, Theatrical and Industrial usage is NOW WORLDWIDE!
Emily "Dalts" Dalton
Jul 14, 2022
Get Your Class A Caps Here!
One provision of the new 2022 SAG/AFTRA Contract introduces caps on Class A broadcast use fees paid within a cycle.
Quentin Perry
Jul 8, 2022
OMG! OPO! OMG!
The “OPO” or “One Production Only”
agreement was created to give
non-signatory agencies and advertisers temporary sig status
Alice Isner
Jun 30, 2022
Stock Footage
Were we the only ones swept away by the excitement over the thought of the great SAG stock footage debate ending?
Christina Rust
Jun 24, 2022
No Calculator Required!
Back in the good old days, that is
pre-June 1st, 2022, estimating SAG talent residuals for cable was a complex and time consuming project
Grant Schuster
Jun 16, 2022
Low Budget Digital Waiver Extension
For those who are planning a digital project with a limited budget,
have no fear! The Low Budget Digital Waiver is still here!
Jennifer Sefa-Boakye
Jun 9, 2022
Digital Platforms of Tomorrow
Under the Linear + Digital provisions of the new 2022 SAG/AFTRA
Commercials Contract advertisers now have options to choose
Michelle Fink
Jun 3, 2022
No More Surprises!
The statute of limitations for wage claims changed with the new SAG/AFTRA 2022 Commercials Contract.
Whitney Vose
May 26, 2022
Late Payment Penalties
Penalties for late talent payment don’t just apply to unions. Penalty fees are also due for late payments made to Non-Union talent!
Quentin Perry
May 19, 2022
Wild Wild Wild Spots!
One of the many changes to the 2022 SAG commercials contract is the method for calculating Wild Spot payments.
Emily "Dalts" Dalton
May 12, 2022
2022 SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract
The 2022 SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract has been ratified! Officially announced on Cinco deMayo, the newly ratified contract is designed to
Lenny Mayzel
May 5, 2022
Do You Have An NDA?
A Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA), is a legally binding contract that creates a confidential relationship
Alice Isner
Apr 28, 2022
Canadian Clearance
If you have a client whose spot will air in Canada, best to familiarize yourself with the CDA advertising standards as they differ from...
Christina Rust
Apr 21, 2022
Public Performance Licenses
The public performance language in many music publishing contracts places responsibility on the Advertiser
Nick Dorer
Apr 15, 2022
Licensing Agreements
For a brand, or anyone else looking to use someone’s likeness or
intellectual property for commercial purposes, obtaining the
rights is esse
Michelle Fink
Apr 6, 2022
Internet Or New Media?
There’s a difference when it comes to Internet and New Media
usage and talent payments.
Emily "Dalts" Dalton
Mar 31, 2022
Considered and APPROVED!
Hold on to your napkins! Heinz Ketchup's years long, "For Your Consideration" campaign, to be taken seriously as an actor
Quentin Perry
Mar 23, 2022
Photos are like your bae, Film is like your boo.
Photos are like your bae, Film is like your boo...
Lenny Mayzel
Mar 17, 2022
Production Insurance!
Production Wrap, General Liability, Workers' Comp? What insurance
is necessary and which policy covers what?
Production Wrap Insurance typic
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