Media industry Solutions
We provide comprehensive metadata processing services and innovative technology solutions designed specifically for organisations in the music and media industries. Every offering is customised to align with clients individual needs.
Our Services
Data Matching
We help our clients make important decisions on usage data received from digital service providers, traditional broadcasters, video on demand services and public performance revenue streams.
Processing data from both domestic and international sources we match ever increasing volumes of audio visual, work, sound recording and broadcast information using client orientated data flows.
We specialise in data sets that cannot be automated including classical repertoire, foreign language titles, dance remixes and traditional/folk music.
Our goal is to collaborate with our clients to achieve faster movement of data whilst adhering to our inhouse rigorous Quality Assurance standards.
Music Cue Sheets
Providing the industry with a centralized authoritative database of music cue sheets our bespoke platform allows clients to access, create and deliver music cue sheets globally. The Affinity system contains over 5 million cue sheets linked to a hand curated database of musical works by our inhouse data experts and contains standard identifiers such as ISRC, ISWC, EIDR and ISANs.
The Affinity system provides broadcasters and content providers with a comprehensive reporting tool that goes above and beyond standard collective management organisation compliance. Generating powerful analytics of what music is used when and where, clients can use this business intelligence to negotiate better blanket licenses and carefully monitor costs associated with the use of music in content.
To compliment our technology, we offer a suite of services that can help clients source missing cue sheets, process reporting and catalogue archive cue sheets into one standard format held in one central location.
Data Collection
On behalf of our clients we contact, collect and convert files for ingestion from suppliers across the globe. Providing professional representation within the industry as a trusted partner we ensure the timely collection and delivery of files in line with client business practices and data policies.
Securely accessing client ingestion systems using VPN technology we process files relating to television, radio usage, VOD services, video games, public performance data, concerts, festivals and foreign society usage.
We understand the rhythm and cadence of our clients distribution cycles and compliment their operations by freeing up time for value added activity.
Copyright & Publishing
We understand the multiparty nature of the rights industry and provide services relating to the registration of musical works.
Our team of music data experts have homegrown knowledge of the registration process and complexities of copyright ownership. Working with both music publishers and collective management organisations on a global scale to ensure the fullest most accurate metadata picture for royalty assurance.
We generate CWR files on behalf of our clients and deliver them to sub publishers and the global PRO network. We process ACK files and work with our clients to resolve any conflicts including disputes and counterclaims.
Royalty Tracking
Powered by AI technology our Tracking System is designed to provide a comprehensive picture of where your music copyrights have been broadcast by mapping music cue sheets to international transmissions and streaming data.
Leveraging information from over 600 of the world’s leading television channels and streaming services in 40+ territories the system enhances your tracking capabilities for revenue assurance analysis. The MAIS System produces insightful analytical reports on music usage at both catalogue and individual work level for music rights owners.
Research & Analysis
We turn fragmented data into powerful insights—researching gaps, refining metadata, and connecting the dots to deliver confidence in royalty assurance and a sharper understanding of intellectual property.
UAT Services
Our tailored UAT services help music metadata software projects launch with confidence. From test planning and execution to iterative refinements and final stakeholder sign-off, we ensure every phase is seamless, user-focused, and deployment-ready
General Processing
Our team of Music Data Administrators are expertly placed to support your business by processing high volumes of data in a timely and accurate fashion.
Whether its prepping data sets for migration, updating legacy records or consolidation activities – we have the knowledge and skills to give you confidence in your data.