Music Used on MTV, CBS, Fox Sports and More
Bid now for an opportunity to own a diverse catalog of production music used in Fox Sports broadcasts, a popular soap opera, multiple recognizable TV series, and more.
Historic royalty income is no indication of future royalty income. Future royalty income is dependent upon future sales and licensing revenue generated by the sound recordings or compositions associated with this listing.
| Starting Price: | $4,000 |
| Bidding Increment: | $150 |
| Closing Price: | $8,050 |
| End Date: | Jul 09, 2018, 1:00 PM MDT |
| Last 12 Months' Royalties: | $1,818 |
| Investment Term: | 10 years* |
| Distributors: | ASCAP |
| Rights Included: | Public Performance |
| Interests Included: | Songwriter |
| Territory: | World |
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| First Distribution: | July 9, 2018 |
| Distribution Frequency: | Quarterly |
| Relist-Eligible? | Yes |
| Buyer Fees: | $500‡ |
* Please see the FAQ tab for more information on the 10-year investment term.
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What rights are included?
| Musical Composition | Sound Recording | |||||||
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| Copyrights included? | No | — | ||||||
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| Sources: | Internet Streaming, AM/FM & Satellite Radio, TV/Film/Commercial Performances, etc. | Internet Streaming, Satellite Radio, Digital Downloads, CD Sales, TV/Film/Commercial Placements & Performances, Samples, etc. | ||||||
| Distributors: | ASCAP | — |
Description
This auction features a collection of production music used in both sports programming and reality TV series. Spanning multiple popular TV networks, this catalog benefits from a diverse selection of programming
In addition to placements ranging from MTV to Fox Sports, the CBS popular soap opera, Young And The Restless is a standout. Having first aired in the 70’s, the series claims the eighth-highest episode count among all TV programs in the world. Anytime a song from this catalog airs in the soap-opera, you earn.
Also included among this catalog’s top-earning placements in the last 12 months is the MTV comedy series “Ridiculousness,” featuring former pro-skateboarder Rob Dyrdek. Currently in its tenth season, past episodes regularly air in syndication.
Finally, this catalog is often placed in Fox Sports programming, such as NHL Hockey, NASCAR, Major League Baseball and more, collecting royalties both domestically and internationally.
Key Drivers
Production Music Library. Production music is a vital part of the TV & radio industry. In fact, the Production Music Association's Joe Saba called it a "$1 billion global industry hidden in plain sight.” Right now, demand for music in TV shows, films, & commercials is tremendous. Licensing production music from music libraries like this is more efficient and cost-effective than licensing commercial music.
Songs in this catalog hail from the production library Heavy Hitters Music. It is a regular source of music for use in new TV programs, commercials, and films. As the winner of this auction, you will benefit from any songs in the library whenever they are used.
About the Royalty Distributor
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is one of four United States performing rights organizations, along with BMI, SESAC & Global Music Rights. It collects license fees from music users on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed. For more information on ASCAP’s distribution schedule, click here.