Legal
What is power of attorney?
Written legal authority given by one party (the artist) to another (the agent or attorney-in-fact) to act on the principal's behalf.
What is net income?
Total amount of money left after expenses
What is a trade mark?
Distinctive design, graphics, logo, symbols, words, or any combination that uniquely identifies a firm and/or its goods or services, guarantees the item's genuineness, and gives it owner the legal rights to prevent unauthorized use
Who are the primary people on an artist's team?
personal manager, attorney, business manager, and booking agent
Who is typically granted power of attorney?
The personal manager
What is commission?
type of income where a person is only paid on what they earn. The manager does not get paid unless the band/artist is making money. It is typically a set percentage, based on gross income.
What is the front of a magazine?
Publicity
What do Publicists do?
A publicist creates press kits, drafts press releases, manages social media accounts, builds important relationships with media, helps develop artist brands, and builds PR campaigns for an artist.