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STEP 1 - We will ask you some questions for an accompanying interview that, along with your video and any appropriate photos, will make your story stand out. We do this to add value to your content and drive more interest in it and it’s not done by many other ‘viral video’ agencies.

STEP 2 - We promote your video to everyone, from the world’s top TV shows and most visited websites to specialised social pages. This earns you licensing fees and also helps drive further interest in the video.

STEP 3 - Our customers pay to feature your video, whether that is a one-off license fee or on a revenue share model. You will receive a share of that money based on your agreement with us.

STEP 4 - Where possible, we publish your video to our own brand platforms, where you can earn additional revenue.

STEP 5 - We police unauthorised uses of your video which will either earn you extra revenue or remove the clip from inappropriate platforms.

1. We market your video story to TV shows, websites and social media pages all around the world. If they decide to use your clip, they will either pay a one-off fee to feature it on their platform or in some cases we will work with them on a revenue share model where the fee is dependent on metrics, including but not limited to video views.
2. We publish your video to our own brand platforms, where you can earn additional revenue based on metrics similar to the revenue share model we have with some of our customers.
3. Often with viral videos, clips can be used without permission. We will enforce your copyright and claim the revenue or a retrospective license fee for the unauthorised use.

We need to receive payment from our customers before we can pay out your share. Our standard payment terms are 30 days, but this can be longer if a video has been sold through one of our partners or is on a revenue share model . In some cases, it can be a shorter term. Once we have received payment and your accumulated balance reaches £25 you will receive a sales report and a request for your payment details. We issue payment via bank transfer, PayPal or Wise. If you haven’t been paid yet, we haven’t been paid yet. We aim to pay you as soon as possible.

You won't be charged anything for the services we offer. In short, we only get paid if you get paid. Depending on which terms you agree to, you will receive a percentage of the revenue we generate.

Yes, you remain the copyright owner of the video in perpetuity and can continue to post and share the video across your own social media profiles. We are acting as your agent for that specific video to license, monetise, market and protect it internationally.

Please forward any requests to info@compassmediauk.com or to the person who first reached out to you about licensing the video. We will let you know that your request has been received and is being handled. If you’re contacted on social media, please send screenshots of the conversation and list the organisation, the person’s name who approached you and an email address for them.

Please contact us before replying to any direct requests to ensure you do not unintentionally give away rights to it and lose potential income. Sometimes allowing even one small publisher or social media page to use your video also permits their partners to use it, which can quickly travel around the world.

Absolutely. In the case of viral videos, ensuring your video gets as many eyes as possible on it can encourage licensing sales. We just ask that you update your caption to include the following disclaimer – This video is exclusively managed by Compass Media. To license please contact info@compassmediauk.com.

This helps prevent unauthorised usage and can direct potential customers to us so we can secure a license agreement without them having to contact you. It should make your life easier.

Working exclusively with us has multiple benefits. Firstly, if more than one agency represents your video, it means potential customers can use this as an opportunity to drive the price down to the lowest bidder. This means you’re more likely to receive less money at the end.

It also allows us to package your video up with a complete interview and any appropriate photos to make it as appealing as possible to all potential customers. If more than one agency represents your video, it is down to who puts it out first which could harm your chance of earning revenue.

Finally, if we are representing your video exclusively, it means we can police any unauthorised uses, whether this be on TV, websites or social media. In some cases we can recover a retrospective license fee for your content and in others we will request removal from the platforms.