Category: Music Licensing
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Marc Maron Spills the $50,000 Price Tag for Using Taylor Swift’s Song in Comedy Special
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Key Takeaways: Marc Maron paid around $50,000 to license a Taylor Swift song for his comedy special. He consulted with Taylor Swift’s co-writer Jack Antonoff to navigate the licensing process. Despite the high cost, Maron prioritized artistic expression and legal compliance. This case highlights the financial and legal hurdles creators…
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Marc Maron’s $50,000 Taylor Swift Song License: What It Means for Comedy and Music Rights
Estimated Reading Time Approximately 6 minutes read Key Takeaways Marc Maron paid around $50,000 for less than a minute of Taylor Swift’s “Bigger Than the Whole Sky” in his HBO comedy special. Despite personal connections, licensing fees for popular music remain high and firm, illustrating the complexity of rights negotiations. The high costs reflect the…