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概述
Loeb’s multidisciplinary team of media and technology lawyers—one of the largest in the world—works with clients at the leading edge of the digital media revolution.
Our team has structured and negotiated many of the market-defining transactions at the convergence of technology and content, including groundbreaking digital content licensing, streaming rights and distribution agreements for digital television and film offerings; content supplier agreements for media companies; and online service joint ventures between content producers, advertisers and internet/mobile distribution platforms.
In an industry that is experiencing rapid change in content delivery and consumption, we are at the forefront of counseling on matters involving the latest technological developments, such as the emergence of video podcasts. We advise clients on the development of their advertising and promotions strategies to leverage developing media channels as well as on related data security, privacy and intellectual property (IP) commercialization issues.
Our Entertainment lawyers have worked on a wide spectrum of podcast legal services for clients including National Public Radio, WNYC, Endeavor Content, Audiochuck, Vox Media, Lemonada Media, Callin, iHeart Media and many others.
Our services include:
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Drawing on deep industry experience, we partner with creators, hosts and on-air talent from concept through launch, providing strategic guidance and structuring agreements that support long-term growth and commercial success. Our team advises on production contracts, rights ownership, distribution arrangements, and matters related to developing and scaling a podcast, protecting talent’s business and IP interests while allowing them to focus on creative execution.
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Our team guides clients through every stage of podcast transactions and podcast corporate development. We have experience structuring and negotiating acquisitions and sales of podcast assets and libraries, advising on shows transitioning to new networks or platforms, and representing networks acquiring new programming while protecting rights, revenue participation and ongoing talent relationships.
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We help clients maximize the value of their podcast IP across television and film. Our team structures and negotiates adaptation agreements, producer attachments, and studio or network deals, ensuring clients’ rights and commercial interests are fully secured, while expanding their content into new revenue streams.
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As podcast companies become more sophisticated, they’re increasingly garnering union attention and considerations. Our Employment & Labor lawyers draw on deep knowledge of the entertainment industry to counsel clients on SAG-AFTRA, WGA and other guild issues to help producers and talent navigate evolving labor frameworks in the podcast and audio space. Our support includes determining whether guild or union requirements apply and, when they do, helping clients remain compliant throughout the production and distribution process as well as guiding podcast companies through the unionization process.
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Our multidisciplinary team of lawyers has extensive experience helping clients build, protect and monetize podcast brands. This includes advising on IP strategy, trademark and content protection, advertising and sponsorship deals, and promotional partnerships that expand audience reach while safeguarding brand value.
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We help clients anticipate and manage legal and business risks at every stage of podcast production and distribution. Our team handles a variety of matters unique to the podcast industry, including prepublication rights clearances, trademark and copyright issues, defamation and privacy claims, talent or partner disputes, and advertiser conflicts, and when necessary, we are prepared to enforce or defend clients’ rights through litigation.
