How to Get Your Song in a Movie Trailer: Music Supervisor Secrets REVEALED!

In this episode, How to Get Your Song in a Movie Trailer: Music Supervisor Secrets REVEALED! Unlock the world of trailer music supervision with independent music supervisor Travis Drum from Ignition Creative! In this episode of the MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast, we explore how music is selected for blockbuster trailers and major ad campaigns. Travis reveals what makes a song trailer-worthy, how TikTok trends and classic tracks impact marketing, and what independent artists must know to break into lucrative sync placements. Learn about the fast-paced, creative process behind the scenes! 🚀🎬 #TrailerMusic #MusicSupervision #SyncLicensing

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⚡️What you'll learn in this episode⚡️ 👉 Why trailer music is more than just background noise 👉 The secret sauce of music placement in advertising 👉 Tips for indie artists to break into the world of sync 👉 What makes a song “trailer-worthy” 👉 The financial rewards of landing a spot 👉 and so much more...

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Copyright © 2025 MUBUTV™ Media. All Rights Reserved In this episode of the MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast,  music supervisor interview, Travis Drum, a seasoned music supervisor, shares insights into the trailer music selection process and how independent artists can break into sync licensing within the advertising music industry. The discussion covers music placement strategies for film trailers and ad campaigns, including licensing music for trailers and commercials. Travis offers tips on how to get music in trailers and insights into reinventing classic tracks for modern use. This episode also provides valuable music business advice and music career coaching, highlighting current TikTok music trends and effective approaches to advertising placements for musicians.