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      2. Rates Rate Questions Licensing Fees

      Paramount / CBS / Viacom Approved Vendor Rates

      Ratecard

       

      Type of Use

      Fees  (Effective as of 8/1/22)

      • Applies to all Paramount brands and Productions (excluding Paramount Pictures).
      • All media, worldwide, in perpetuity unless otherwise noted below for promos.
      • Pre-negotiated license + one page schedule to be used for licensing
      • No excluded collections within Alibi Music, SFX included
      • Theme/main title to be negotiated in good faith

      Promos / EPKs / Digital Short Form

      $120 per cut ($80 for international upgrades)

      With an option for $750 per project, unlimited cuts (includes international upgrades)

       

      Scripted 

      $800 per needledrop

      $2500 for unlimited in a 30 min ep

      $5000 for unlimited in a 60 min ep

       

      Single season blanket rates (full season coverage for 8+ episode commitment)

      $2000 per 30 min ep

      $4000 per 60 min ep

       

      Unscripted
      (News, Talk, Sports, Alternative etc)

      $675 per needledrop

      $1500 for unlimited in a 30 min ep

      $2000 for unlimited in a 60 min ep

       

      Single season blanket rates (full season coverage for 8+ episode commitment)

      $1200 per 30 min ep

      $1600 per 60 min ep 

       

      One-Offs

      To be negotiated in good faith as needed

      CBS Sports

      GRATIS (legacy deal)

      Theme/Main Title

      To be negotiated case-by-case in good faith