The Sync Deal | Across the Aisle: A Buyer/Seller Perspective
Conference
The Sync Deal | Across the Aisle: A Buyer/Seller Perspective
Presented by Buma Music in Motion
Speakers: Julie Hurwitz (Founder & CEO, Songbird Creative), Beth Urdang (Owner, Selfsame Industries)
What really happens when a sync deal is made? In this candid conversation, we bring both sides of the table together: the music supervisor (buyer) and the sync agent (seller). Julie Hurwitz and Beth Urdang have worked across continents, genres, and formats and have built a trusted relationship through decades in the sync world. Together, they’ll unpack the realities of music placement today: how tracks get discovered, pitched, cleared, and ultimately chosen. Expect honest takes on what makes a pitch stand out, what supervisors actually need, and how the relationship between rights holders and supervisors is evolving in the age of AI, metadata, and global content demand. This session offers rare insight into the sync process from both sides perfect for artists, publishers, rights managers, and anyone looking to better understand how music ends up in film, TV, games, and ads.
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