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Industry insights for advertisers and producers
The 10 Largest Film Bonding Companies
Producing your next film brings on its own challenges. Film bonding companies provide financial security, mitigating risks for investors. In this blog, discover the top ten companies ready to back your project and facilitate financial partnerships.
Head of Production's Guide to Overcoming Commercial Financial Delays
Finacial delays causes headaches: missed deadlines, increased costs, strained vendor relationships. With our guide, production leaders can put an end to delays.
Best Entertainment Payroll Companies for Film, TV, Events (2025 Top Picks)
Looking for the right entertainment payroll company that can keep up with your film production needs? Check out our Top Picks for Best Payroll Companies for 2025 and how they can service your next film project.
Commercial Production Cash Flow Management 101
Welcome to Commercial Production Cash Flow Management 101! Dive into the essentials of financial success in the dynamic world of commercial production. From budgeting insights to optimizing cash flow, we're here to guide you through the intricacies of managing finances in the fast-paced realm of commercials.
The Complete Guide to Commercial Production Support
Can your production team handle back-office affairs in-house? Let’s find out! Learn what goes into play when managing back-office affairs for commercial productions along with pro tips on cost effective solutions for your production capabilities.
Production Savings: IATSE Low Budget Theatrical Agreement
Does your feature film qualify for production savings? Learn all about The IATSE Low Budget Theatrical Agreement and discover if your film qualifies for this agreement.
The Ultimate List of 2025 Film Festivals
If you’re wondering which events should be on your radar in 2025, we’ve got you covered. Here’s your ultimate guide to the film festivals that can make a real impact on your career. Dive in and discover where you need to be this year!
Maximizing Your Commercial Production Budget: Tips for Hiring the Right Line Producer
Getting your team together for your next commercial film is all one big job for your line producer. Ensuring they hire the right team will determine the success of your next project. Check out the best tips for hiring the right line producer.
Flipped Commercials: What To Do When Your Non Union Production Goes Union
One common risk working on a non-union shoot is finding out it must go union to avoid shutting down production. These are what we call, flipped jobs. Learn what steps to take for a smooth transition to a union shoot and cost-effective measures to adjust your production budget.
How to Obtain & Manage Petty Cash For a Commercial Production
Don’t let the last-minute expenses during production set you back. Learn how to obtain petty cash quickly when you need it for all expenses when shooting on set to keep your production running on time and on budget.
Benefits of Using a P-Card For Your Commercial Production
P-Cards can make life easier and more cost effective for your next production. Learn all about P-Cards and how they can benefit producers on their next commercial.
Production Insurance 101: What You Need For Your Commercial
Currently in the works of producing your next commercial? Learn about the different types of production insurances that are available and which ones are right for your project.
I.A.T.S.E. and Teamsters Rate Changes 2023
Considering hiring union crew members for your upcoming production? Check out the latest I.A.T.S.E. and Teamsters Rate Changes for 2023 and how they affect advertisers and producers in their upcoming productions.
AI In Entertainment: It’s Impact on Unions
From AI generated scripts to story outlines, to generated extras and even generated interview, AI is here to change the world of media and entertainment. Check out how AI impacts the entertainment industry; more specifically the opportunities and challenges it presents entertainment unions.
6 Signs You Need Production Accounting For Your Commercial
Struggling to stay on top of production accounting for your commercial? Hiring commercial production accounting services is a solution for many producers. In this blog, we’ll uncover all there is to know about production accounting for commercials and the 6 signs it may be time to hire production accounting services.
The Ultimate Guide to the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract
Hiring SAG-AFTRA talent for your upcoming commercial can be a tricky task if you are not familiar with their contracts. Join us as we uncover all that we know about the SAG-AFTRA commercials contracts and list must know tips producers should know when navigating the different types of contracts.
Paying SAG-AFTRA Residuals & Health and Pension Under the Commercials Contract
Looking to hire the best talent for your commercial? SAG talent gives you just that but what are the costs? Check out our blog for a complete cost breakdown of SAG residuals, and P&H.
When and How to Engage a SAG-AFTRA Signatory for a Commercial
Did you know there is more than one way to engage with SAG-AFTRA to hire union talent? Check out which option is best for your upcoming production.
A Beginner’s Guide to SAG-AFTRA Contracts
In this blog, we will introduce a beginner’s guide to SAG-AFTRA contracts to help you better understand the different types of production agreements and the variety of talent covered under each.
How To Fill Out SAG-AFTRA Commercial Employee Forms
60% of SAG-AFTRA employee forms get sent back for corrections. Avoid production delays with this step-by-step guide to filling out SAG employee forms.