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Fundamentals |
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3 EAR MUSIC GROUP, INC. is the marketplace for buyers and sellers of curated music. |
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3 EAR MUSIC GROUP is proud to present an innovative model for songwriters and composers pursuing the sale of their catalog. Our role is to present to rights holders a pathway to financial gains by selling all or a portion of these rights.
3 EAR MUSIC GROUP has the responsibility to present a qualified buyer that fully appreciates the value of any collection of rights. Many factors contribute to a successful sale. This includes nature of catalog, past earning history, genre of music, length of exploitation, examination of all income streams perspective services. |
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Acquisition Process |
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Meet with 3 EAR MUSIC GROUP to strategize various opportunities a Catalog can take through acquisition. |
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3 EAR MUSIC GROUP proposes exclusive 6-month Compensation Agreement. |
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3 EAR MUSIC GROUP offers a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), also known as a Confidentiality Agreement (CA) to openly share pertinent information excluding 3rd parties. |
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3 EAR MUSIC GROUP analyzes Catalog financials and prepares the Catalog book or pitch sheet that becomes the presentation to acquiring parties. |
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3 EAR MUSIC GROUP represents the Client/Catalog in negotiations, including exploring the sale of the Catalog as well as future songwriting and publishing rights for any new compositions written by Client, when applicable. |
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3 EAR MUSIC GROUP presents one-sheet of “Buyers Questions” to facilitate the acquisition process for Seller. |
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The 3 EARS |
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JONATHAN FIRSTENBERG is an Acquisition specialist experienced in strategic creative and business development for Production Music. Jonathan served as SVP Strategic Development, VP Business Development, Creative Director and Executive Producer for Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG and Zomba. He is a 3-time Emmy Award winner for Outstanding Music Supervision and Composition. |
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LINDA CHELGREN began her career with A&M Records’ publishing arm, Rondor Music International, and rose to serve as Vice President of Creative Licensing and later Universal Music Group (UMG). Linda has more than three decades of experience in all areas of music publishing specializing in promoting masters and pitching songs for film, trailers, television, commercials and multimedia.
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NATALIE FIRSTENBERG has an extensive Film & TV production and casting background, and over 20 years experience coaching artists, actors, musicians and business executives. With a degree in Communication Studies and a Masters in Psychology, she brings a knowledgeable and visionary perspective as corporate coach and Vice President of 3 EAR MUSIC GROUP.
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Music Acquisition |
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Specializing in representation, valuation and negotiation of purchase and sale agreements for music publishing, writers and master rights. |
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Clients |
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Media Companies |
Digital Aggregators |
Production Music Catalogs |
Advertising Music Catalogs |
Major and Independent Song Catalogs |
Advertising Music Catalogs |
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Considerations
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Is this the right time to sell my catalog? |
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Do I want to sell 25%, 50%, 75% or 100% of my rights? |
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Do I want to continue building my catalog? |
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Are my 3-5 year financials ready for review? |
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Would a distribution partnership be better than selling my catalog? |
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Is there ongoing revenue attached to my catalog? |
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Get Involved |
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Advocates are highly regarded, successful music industry experts specializing in Acquisitions, Sales, Administration, Copyright, Marketing, Clearance, Supervision and other vital industry roles. A 3EMG Advocate:
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Presents viable Buyer(s) or Seller(s) to 3EMG |
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Offers buyers and sellers your music business specialty |
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Maintains a network of expansive industry contacts |
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Passionately curates catalogs toward success. |
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Wears many hats under one umbrella |
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Contact: jonathan@3earmusic.com
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