Business Affairs Services

Spotlight’s depth of experience can be an invaluable resource when you need to handle all of the special assignments that a commercial production presents. Considering a celebrity for on-camera, voice-overs or personal appearances? Need to know if a song is available for licensing and where it’s been used before? Want the rights to a film clip?

Spotlight has the necessary resources and experience to get results fast — from initial research to final negotiations.

Celebrity Talent Negotiations

From research on availability and terms to the final deal memo, we know the questions to ask to ensure you’re getting everything you need. Spotlight provides the expertise that’s critical to negotiating the best deal for your use.

Talent Re-Negotiation

Have you been notified that your commercial’s maximum period of use has expired and the talent wants to re-negotiate? We understand the issues — extent of exclusivity, market trends, commercial history and future value. Our knowledge and experience can be the leverage you need to negotiate a fair and reasonable agreement.

Music Licensing

We can determine if an existing composition or recording is available for licensing, whether another advertiser has used it, in which markets and media it’s been used, etc. In addition we can assess related costs for your proposed use, including payment of any applicable SAG, AFTRA and AFM residuals.

Music Publishing & Administration

Are you receiving your share of ASCAP & BMI performance rights revenues? If you’re using original music in your commercials you may be entitled to a share of the funds distributed by various performance rights organizations. Whether you have your own publishing company, or use ours, Spotlight manages everything from initial registration to collection and reconciliation of performance credits.

Rights Acquisitions

Whether it’s commercial use of film clips, use of film in print, quoting published authors, or acquiring publicity rights, we can handle everything from research to final negotiations.

Administrative Consulting & Support

Our staff has a broad range of experience in production, advertising and business administration. From talent payment training, questions about union regulations, or dealing with union penalties or claims, we can help.


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	Business Affairs “Spotlight made the impossible possible.” Paul Goodwin AMV BBDO, London		Business Affairs Services Spotlight’s depth of experience can be an invaluable resource when you need to handle all of the special assignments that a commercial production presents. Considering a celebrity for on-camera, voice-overs or personal appearances? Need to know if a song is available for licensing and where it’s been used before? Want the rights to a film clip? Spotlight has the necessary resources and experience to get results fast — from initial research to final negotiations. Celebrity Talent Negotiations From research on availability and terms to the final deal memo, we know the questions to ask to ensure you’re getting everything you need. Spotlight provides the expertise that’s critical to negotiating the best deal for your use. Talent Re-Negotiation Have you been notified that your commercial’s maximum period of use has expired and the talent wants to re-negotiate? We understand the issues — extent of exclusivity, market trends, commercial history and future value. Our knowledge and experience can be the leverage you need to negotiate a fair and reasonable agreement. Music Licensing We can determine if an existing composition or recording is available for licensing, whether another advertiser has used it, in which markets and media it’s been used, etc. In addition we can assess related costs for your proposed use, including payment of any applicable SAG, AFTRA and AFM residuals. Music Publishing & Administration Are you receiving your share of ASCAP & BMI performance rights revenues? If you’re using original music in your commercials you may be entitled to a share of the funds distributed by various performance rights organizations. Whether you have your own publishing company, or use ours, Spotlight manages everything from initial registration to collection and reconciliation of performance credits. Rights Acquisitions Whether it’s commercial use of film clips, use of film in print, quoting published authors, or acquiring publicity rights, we can handle everything from research to final negotiations. Administrative Consulting & Support Our staff has a broad range of experience in production, advertising and business administration. From talent payment training, questions about union regulations, or dealing with union penalties or claims, we can help.