Music Glossary: deal

Upfront payment against future royalties. Recoupable per contract terms; no additional royalties are paid until recoupment is met. more

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Traditional, 360, license, distribution-only, JV. Each differs in ownership, term, and revenue share. more

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Agreement transferring or sharing song copyright with a publisher who exploits and administers the works. more

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Label advances recouped from royalties before artist payout; understand recoupables. more

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Align with brands; deliverables, exclusivity, FTC disclosures, metrics. more

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