Starting a podcast lets you share your opinions, thoughts, and stories with a wider audience than you might otherwise be able to attract. And as you grow your audience, you have the opportunity to monetize your podcast to bring in extra income as an entertainer. But before you can monetize your content and start developing…
When you’re just starting out in the entertainment industry, getting any contract can feel like you’ve struck gold. But before you sign on the dotted line, you’ll want to make sure the contract works in your favor, not just the business you’re contracting with. This often means taking the time to negotiate the terms of…
Selecting and registering a trademark is a great way to protect your business and your creative endeavors. These marks ensure that no one can legally use your creations without your express permission and helps you prove ownership of your creative work. But for your trademark to be fully enforceable, you’ll need to register it correctly….
Creators and entertainers are also business owners and the best way to protect their businesses is to protect their work, their brand, and their sayings is by filing for a trademark. Trademarks mean your content is inherently unique and cannot be used by someone else without your permission. But the filing process can be overwhelming…
Legal intricacies in the entertainment industry can be as dynamic and complex as the content it produces. Whether you’re a budding musician, filmmaker, or social media influencer, you’ll likely need an entertainment lawyer at some point. Understanding how entertainment lawyers get paid and what costs to anticipate for their services can help set realistic expectations…
As a content creator, musician, or entertainer, you focus on creating fun and engaging content for your audience. It’s what you do best and it’s how you share your passions with the world. While this does give you some freedom to express yourself, you still need to treat your content creation like the business it…
The entertainment industry thrives on creating new and fun content for others to enjoy. Music, movies, YouTube videos, and even TikTok posts are all designed to entertain and delight your audience. But no matter what type of content you’re producing, your content and your name are at risk of being used without your permission. Trademark…
Social media is changing and growing every day. And more people are finding ways to turn social media’s popularity and rapid growth into a sustainable career. Influencer marketing lets you share brands and products you’re passionate about with your audience in exchange for compensation. While it seems easy, social media influencers can end up exposing…
As an emerging entertainer, figuring out your career can be tough at best. And while an agent can help, working with an experienced Nashville entertainment lawyer, especially as you’re establishing your career, isn’t just a good idea—it’s essential. Unfortunately, there’s a misconception among many entertainers and creative professionals that entertainment law and entertainment lawyers just…
As an author, your work is automatically protected by a copyright. This copyright states that the content is your own and was uniquely created by you. And it goes into effect immediately. Any document or written work you create is protected under copyright law. But that doesn’t stop people from infringing on your rights and…
