Check Your Spam — Sync Wins, Placements & Plug-In Confessions

📕Get your Book + 4 FREE bonuses here: https://book.imakemusicnotexcuses.com Today’s episode celebrates the official launch of the International Amazon Best Sellers book I Make Music Not Excuses Journal, showcases major community wins from the Sync Producer Hub. Hosts share recent sync placements (including TV and international placements), lessons about stems and metadata, and tips for pitching to libraries and PROs. Highlights include community success stories (placements on shows like Jenny & Georgia, Sneaky Links, Dating After Dark and international reality series), Jason Dowdy’s stem placement on Saturday Night Live, micro-sync wins on TikTok, and practical production talk about MPC Key 37, Stem Splitter, and ideal song structures for sports/hip‑hop cues. The episode also walks listeners through the book launch offer and four limited-time bonuses (productivity playbook, 30‑day music challenge calendar, 7‑day creative reset, and a daily motivation audio), plus discussion of sync business topics—ISRCs, PROs (ASCAP vs SOCAN), distribution questions, and how placements per episode are counted. Stick around for live music reviews, member calls, community updates, and actionable advice to prepare your music and mindset for more licensing opportunities in 2026.

Learn how to get your music placed in TV here: https://www.syncproducerhub.com Topics covered: pitching to libraries and publishers, exclusive vs. non‑exclusive deals, timing holiday submissions, micro‑sync on streaming platforms, and opportunities in video games. The hosts discuss practical tips (be authentic, focus on your strengths), common publisher practices, and handling briefs. Highlights and Q&A include member success stories (audio book, podcast and game placements), troubleshooting submission decisions, AI content policies, and gear talk — portable Mac setups, iPad/Logic workflow, monitors and monitors, mics and studio organization.

Click here to level up your sync career ➡️ https://blackfriday.syncproducerhub.com In this episode of Sync Producer Spotlight host Jason interviews guest Anthony Clint Jr., founder of the Sync Producer Hub. They discuss the hot topic of AI in music — whether AI will replace human creators, how publishers and supervisors currently view AI-generated music, and practical, ethical ways to use AI in the sync workflow. Key topics include real-world AI use cases (chord suggestions, metadata generation, artwork, lyric transcription), which genres and sync needs are more "AI-proof" (cinematic blends, custom scoring, collaborative production), and how to protect your work from data scraping and legal pitfalls highlighted by recent lawsuits. Anthony also explains the value of community, branding and visibility, introduces the new Sync Producer Hub AI Suite, and leaves listeners with practical advice: adapt to the tools, don’t be driven by fear, and leverage human skills like team management and customization to stay competitive.

Join Sync Producer Hub: https://www.syncproducerhub.com Join us as the host returns from the Shades of Sync conference to recap the best moments, celebrate community wins, and share practical tips for getting music placed in TV, film, ads, and video games. Hear success stories — placements on Jay & Pamela, Big Freedia, American Express, Epic Games — plus first royalty checks and member milestones. The episode covers actionable advice: "submit and forget," organizing old sessions, metadata and disco links, why producers should learn engineering and performance, how to approach music supervisors (IMDb Pro and on-set contacts), and social media positioning for sync. Live Q&A highlights and behind-the-scenes insights from the conference are featured. Segments include community win shoutouts, live music reviews, audience Q&A, and a limited-time offer: free access to Shades of Sync recordings for new Sync Producer Hub members this week, with a Black Friday surprise for VIPs.

Hang out with us inside Sync Producer Hub: https://www.syncproducerhub.com We highlight big member wins — fast placements (including a Love After Lockup sync), TuneEdge acceptances, a global car campaign pitch, and stories about patience, spam-folder discoveries and reopening closed doors with smart follow‑ups. The episode weaves real community stories with the planting‑seeds metaphor about long‑term sync success. Practical takeaways include pitching tips (focused 5‑track playlists), pricing advice for podcast themes and scoring (flat fees vs. per‑minute), setting revision limits, submission strategies, PRO registration reminders, and community resources like the Sync Producer Hub and curated Spotify playlist. Tune in for Q&A, music feedback and actionable sync guidance.

Hang out with us inside of Sync Producer Hub: https://www.syncproducerhub.com Join a live Sync Producer session where the host answers real-time questions, helps interpret dense sync briefs (dramedy grooves, tabloid/orchestral hip‑hop, hidden‑camera cues), and breaks down how to write tracks that publishers want. Highlights include community wins (first U.S. TV placement, merch drops), practical advice on pricing/licensing for radio and direct placements, using barter for tickets/credentials, and tips for preparing string/no‑string versions for libraries. Also covered: experiments with AI vocals, workflow and gear talk (Logic, MPC Key, Drum Machine Designer), upcoming Shades of Sync event, and live listener Q&A and brief walkthroughs to get producers unstuck.

Hang out with us inside of Sync Producer Hub: https://www.syncproducerhub.com Join us as we countdown to Shades of Sync (Nov 14 virtual session, Nov 15 in Atlanta) — a reunion-style sync conference packed with music supervisors, publishers, coordinators and creators. The episode covers ticket urgency, guest shout-outs, and networking opportunities that have led to real placements. We share community wins from the Sync Producer Hub — landing a Gatorade ad, multiple BMF placements ($800 sync fees plus backend royalties), acceptance into music libraries, a composition used in a stage play, and a marching-band hip‑hop album aimed at college football licensing. Also discussed: collaboration stories, stem-splitting hacks and metadata/submission tips. Major industry update: ASCAP, BMI and SOCAN will register partially AI-generated works but publishers are cautioning against submitting AI-assisted content until legal gray areas are resolved. The episode previews an attorney discussion at Shades of Sync and explores practical AI uses (idea generation, vocal demos, transcription) versus risks for licensing and revisions. Expect actionable advice on pitching, timelines (it can vary from days to months), protecting your metadata, and leveraging collaboration and tools to level up your sync opportunities.

In this episode of Music Is My Business, Clint shares community wins and answers live questions about navigating rejection, building resilience, and treating sync like a marathon rather than a sprint. He highlights why patience and persistence are crucial for landing placements, how to handle libraries that don’t deliver results right away, and why you should never give up on a track after one rejection.   Clint also discusses practical business steps like forming an LLC, working with libraries versus agencies, researching publishers, and handling metadata for covers. If you’re looking for a real-world perspective on the ups and downs of sync, this episode will give you both encouragement and practical advice to keep moving forward.     When should you think about forming an LLC?   What do libraries mean when they ask for indie tracks?   If you have 80+ tracks in a library but little activity, should you move them or leave them?   What’s better for sync - submitting to libraries or working with agencies?   How to research a music library or publisher before submitting?   What does a brief asking for a track recorded in 1998 actually mean?   How do you handle covers in TuneSet metadata?   Would you do it all over again if you knew the ups and downs of sync?   How to achieve more punch and brightness in your mixes compared to library playlists?   What advice would you give to producers just starting in sync or those not seeing results yet?   Join Sync Producer Hub → https://www.syncproducerhub.com

In this episode of Music Is My Business, Clint shares wins from the Sync Producer Hub community and answers live viewer questions on building a long-term career in sync. He emphasizes why patience is key, why consistency beats quick wins, and how to set realistic expectations when pitching to libraries.   You’ll also hear insights on the business side of sync, from handling contracts to staying top-of-mind with publishers and managing the inevitable waiting game.   How do you stay motivated when placements take years to come in?   Should you pitch the same track to multiple libraries?   How many tracks should you realistically aim to finish each month?   Are there situations where you should avoid co-publishing deals?   How can a producer handle rejections without getting discouraged?   What’s the right follow-up timeline after sending tracks to a library?   Do you need to be exclusive to one library to succeed?   Is it okay to send older tracks to new libraries, or should you only send fresh work? Join Sync Producer Hub → https://www.syncproducerhub.com  

In this episode of Music Is My Business, Clint shares wins from the Sync Producer Hub community and answers live viewer questions about managing workload, following up with libraries, breaking through creative blocks, and the role of AI in sync licensing. He also discusses building a consistent track output system, pitching effectively, and staying top-of-mind with publishers. If you’re working to grow your catalog, maintain industry relationships, and adapt to changes in the sync world, this episode is packed with insights you can use. Tips for turning down work while maintaining relationships   How to handle a library that goes radio silent when and how to follow up   Logic Pro project file sizes vs. Ableton why they differ and how to manage space   How many tracks to send to increase your chances with a library   Do production libraries plan to use more AI music and phase out human producers?  Have you had overlaps on SoundExchange with publishers?   Does signing a Schedule A with a library like Tune Edge usually lead to placements?   How to break writer’s block as a producer   If I’m emailing five libraries a day, when should I slow down outreach?   Licensing tracks before sending them to a library how it works   Are there staff producer opportunities for someone proficient in Logic Pro?   Join Sync Producer Hub – https://www.syncproducerhub.com