How does one properly address performer contracting and payment for still images captured during a union commercial shoot? It depends on the

Provisions in the new 2022 SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract make it a whole lot easier to navigate and pay for edits of union spots.

Come belly up to the bar with me while I sip on the BA Kool-Aid during this dry January. Or for some: I tried, January?

Casting notices are a key element of a successful commercial production and can save precious time during the talent booking and negotiation

The ‘eat-the-frog’ concept, its credited to Mark Twain who said, “If it's your job to eat a frog, it's best to do it first thing...

On the 1st of every year, previously protected works become part of the public domain.

These days, more than ever before, brands are turning to artists and content creators to assist with advertising.

Crypto endorsements have come under a lot of scrutiny lately. In addition to ethical questions surrounding the use of high-paid celebrities

While signage may discourage people who don’t want to be filmed from entering your location, it is not enough to be legally binding.

Parody is protected by the First Amendment as a form of expression. However, since parodies rely heavily on the original work

While the first crypto-currency was introduced in 2009, the guidelines for advertising are continuing to develop...

Brands and advertisers are likely to reference classic U.S iconography such as the American flag in their marketing this Veterans Day...

The Holidays are upon us! And as we see all the department stores start to put out their holiday themed “live laugh love" pillows and mugs,

When it comes to celebrity endorsements and brand partnerships with the rich and famous, there is an increasing need for morality clauses

Respond with a saying that's more ripe for retirement than "Think outside the box”. T.O.T.B. is the undisputed queen of overused aphorisms.

A large portion of advertising operates in the nonunion talent space and this former Union girl is here to tell ya the grass ain't always...

In the advertising world the holidays are upon us, which means ‘tis the season for the annual "what holiday songs are in the public domain"

Your step-by-step guide on how to let go of perfection and not drown in pessimism!

The 2022 Commercials Contract delivers in a big way when it comes to making residual payments easier to understand, plan for, and pay.

Stand-in performers are especially vulnerable to the use of this kind of computer-generated imagery.

Reaching for the stars, are ya!? If you have a project that’s in need of a Celebrity, be ready to fork over some serious cash.

It’s been a minute since we posted our last BA Dreamin’, but I love the new Apple Watch spot “Hard Knocks” so much I had to call it out.

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

The new SAG/AFTRA 2022 commercials contract term is June 1st, 2022 through March 31, 2025. However, you can still use the "traditional"