On this episode, I welcome Chuck Milan who shares insights into the evolving role of sync agents, music libraries, and the legal intricacies involved in music production and distribution. We chat about the challenges and strategies for artists looking to navigate the sync licensing landscape, and Chuck shares his perspective on the balance between artistic integrity and commercial viability along with the future directions of music licensing.

00:00 - Intro & welcome
01:50 - Weekly check-in
08:24 - Main Topic: Let's Talk Sync Agents with Chuck Milan
12:12 - Chuck's thoughts on the 2023 PMC (Production Music Conference)
20:23 - How does a sync agent work?
29:25 - What makes an artist a good candidate for a sync agent?
37:22 - How to make songs sync-friendly
45:31 - Where to find Chuck Milan online
46:50 - Outro and how you can join the 52 Cues community

Milan Marketing
https://milanmarketing.net

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