Marketing Entertainment Group of America
For over three decades, MEGA connected the world's most iconic brands with the music that defined their greatest campaigns — from Led Zeppelin and Cadillac to Kanye West and Pepsi.
Matching music to brands is part art, part law, part strategy. Getting all three right is what creates campaigns people remember for years.
A useful way to read a music campaign is to separate the creative choice from the production requirements. In our music licensing case studies, look at the format of each use and the role assigned to the soundtrack, then ask what a different format would demand. A long campaign may need several edits and a plan for later versions; a page built around a written offer may need no soundtrack. Before selecting a song for your own brief, describe the finished items you expect to publish, which ones will contain music, and what must stay consistent between them. That description gives the rights discussion a starting point and gives the production team a shared account of the work ahead.
Know what a license will cost before you fall in love with a song. Early, accurate forecasting prevents budget surprises and strengthens your negotiating position.
Every recorded song contains two copyrights — the composition and the sound recording. We identify all rights holders and assemble the exact bundle you need.
Decades of relationships with publishers, labels, and artist representatives translate into deals that might otherwise be impossible — or simply too expensive.
Music licensing is opaque by nature. We maintain complete transparency in every communication throughout the process, so you always know where things stand.
Rights holders aren't just legal entities — they're creative communities with values and preferences. Understanding those values is what makes deals happen.
Global campaigns require rights in multiple territories, often from different sub-publishers. We coordinate complex multi-territory clearances seamlessly.
The first and only brand campaign to feature a Led Zeppelin recording. "Rock and Roll" powered the Escalade relaunch — Cadillac sales grew 16% in year one. The partnership was renewed and ran for five years.
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The first time Grammy Award-winning artist Kanye West licensed a song and appeared personally in a television commercial. A comprehensive deal including master recording, publishing, name, likeness, and personal appearance rights.
View All Case Studies →Whether you're licensing your first song or managing a complex multi-territory campaign, these guides cover what you need to know.
Step-by-step guide from song selection through signed license agreement.
Read Guide →From understanding what a sync license is, to navigating multi-territory deals for global campaigns.
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