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What is BrandsForBands?
BrandsForBands is a proprietary, 100% free web application that enables record labels, music marketers, artist managers, publishers and other music reps to quickly and easily submit, license and manage their content for inclusion in brand initiatives and other opportunities - all through an easy-to-use web interface. BrandsForBands is owned and operated by Brandracket, LLC, a music licensing and creative agency based in Los Angeles.
Where can I see it?
How does it work?
Content providers upload songs and artist assets (photos, bios, links, etc.) via the BrandsForBands web site, then license them for inclusion in brand promotions and other opportunities. Everything is done electronically, saving everyone vast amounts of time and effort.
Who can use it?
BrandsForBands is available to music content providers of all shapes and sizes, including but not limited to record labels, artist managers, music marketing companies, music publishers, and of course artists themselves. Basically, anyone who has music to promote. Currently, we're offering access on an invitation-only basis. To apply for access, please complete the application here.
Does it cost anything?
No. BrandsForBands is 100% free to use.
How do I get access?
Currently, access to BrandsForBands is being offered on an invitation-only basis. To apply for a user account, please complete the application here.
Will I be paid for the use of my music?
Maybe. Some of the opportunities within BrandsForBands are paid, and some offer promotional value only. You can see all of the details about active promotions - including the compensation offered - by visiting the Promotions section within BrandsForBands.
What promotions are available to me?
How many songs can I upload?
As many as you want. In fact, we encourage you to upload as many as you can (this is a great job for an intern).
I don't control the rights to the music I'm promoting. Can I still upload it and license it for promotions?
Yes. If you don't control the rights to the music you represent, you're free to upload it and opt it into promotions provided you've been granted the authority to do so by the rightsholder(s). During the song upload process you'll be asked to tell us who the rightsholders are. If we have any questions, we'll contact them directly.
I already have a user account, but can I get one for someone else at my company/organization?
Yes. Once your account is activated, you'll have the ability to create additional users. That said, we encourage you to limit the number of users in your organization, because it'll reduce the chances of songs being uploaded multiple times.
Do I have to sign licenses?
Yes, however they're signed electronically with a simple click of a button. No more printing and faxing licenses. Once you've electronically signed a license, it's available for viewing and printing anytime. You can also "unlicense" a song, should you want/need to do that.
Do I have to use BrandsForBands to submit and license content for Brandracket-managed opportunities?
Not right now, but eventually we'll require that all content be submitted and licensed through BrandsForBands. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with it now, so that you'll be prepared to use it when the switch-over occurs (we'll give you ample warning).
I still have questions about BrandsForBands. Who can I contact?
Feel free to email us info@brandracket.com with any questions you might have. We'll get right back to you.
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