FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is ShowRights?

ShowRights is an international, web-based marketplace where Rights Owners & Broadcasters can communicate and license content from each other in an efficient, cost-effective and secure environment. ShowRights puts broadcasters in direct contact with rights-owners and distributors. Distributors and rights owners can upload entire program catalogs to the site and create and associate unique licenses with their programs. Broadcasters can browse large libraries of television programs and films, save their findings for later, negotiate for broadcast rights and efficiently track all of their transactions through the portal.

Who is using ShowRights?

People who want a better, faster, more secure way of licensing more film & television content! ShowRights puts rights owners in touch with the broadcasters seeking to license content, and facilitates contract negotiation between both parties, saving time and money.

Why should I use ShowRights?

ShowRights was formed to meet industry needs for an online marketplace where Rights Owners and Broadcasters can meet, negotiate and license content from each other in a secure, low-cost environment. Regardless of library size or geographical location, catalogs can be licensed and delivered using proprietary ShowRights technology.

The Need: Increased demand for content at various cost levels in multiple languages and formats to fill required broadcast time, for both competitive and regulatory reasons.

The Solution: ShowRights online community and catalog management tools enable rights owners to bundle and display film, television and media by variables such as format, language and availability, making it easy for broadcasters to find and license program packages based on an array of broadcast preferences.

The Need: Availability of lower cost film, television and other programming packages (localized, other)

The Solution: ShowRights has created a community that connects rights owners who manage catalogs of all sizes and values with broadcasters around the globe to facilitate efficient licensing of transactions, regardless of size. Rights owners benefit by posting - at reasonable rates -catalogs that have completed the initial life cycle of distribution for license. Broadcasters benefit by gaining access to lower cost catalogs. Rights owners generate new revenue/profits while exhibitors and broadcasters increase operating profits.

The Need: Lower selling and transaction costs for rights owners and exhibitors/broadcasters

The Solution: ShowRights automates the set-up and licensing process for rights owners, eliminating high costs that typically accompany the traditional selling process. Rights owners can now license their catalogs through an automated process and exhibitors/broadcasters can access catalogs online and eliminate high acquisition costs, while tracking and managing their business online.

When will ShowRights be available?

ShowRights is currently working with select broadcasters and distributors who are helping to shape the final release of the product. While taking part in the design of an industry-changing application, these clients are also preparing their catalogs and licenses for offering on ShowRights. If you are interested in test driving our portal, please sign up here. Please tell us about yourself, and describe your rights libraries and/or content purchasing needs.

How much does ShowRights cost?

ShowRights charges a small percentage of each final transaction between a broadcaster and a rights owner. There is no charge for upload/display. Please contact us to learn more.

What can I expect from ShowRights in the near future?

We are currently working on localized versions of MRMS, including versions for the EU, North America, South America, Asia, and India. In addition, we are developing proprietary APIs, enhanced pricing and negotiation tools, enhanced reporting and business intelligence tools, and hardware as well as other infrastructure upgrades.

Which media formats do you support?

Our platform is format-agnostic, which means that we don't have any preference which formats you are either licensing or offering for license. Whether digital or analog, DVD or satellite download, we provide every rights owner the ability to license their titles in existing formats or utilize our expert partners to convert those libraries based on the needs of the licensee. We offer both physical-to-digital and digital-to-physical conversion.

Is ShowRights hiring right now?

ShowRights is a growing company with corporate offices in the United States and the United Kingdom. We are expanding rapidly and are actively filling positions in several areas from programming to human resources. Please visit the Careers area of our website for more information or email your resume to resumes@showrights.com.

Where can I find more information?

Email us at interest@showrights.com