Show Notes
Kirsty Howarth, specialist media content lawyer and business affairs consultant, shares the legal knowledge every podcaster needs to create with confidence. As co founder of The Media Law Partnership, Kirsty advises leading names in news, television, film, publishing, podcasting and brand funded entertainment.
With expertise in libel, privacy, copyright, data protection and regulatory compliance, she explains how to protect your work, avoid costly mistakes and make sure your content stands up to legal scrutiny. Packed with real world examples and practical guidance, this is a must watch for anyone making or commissioning podcasts.
Key Takeaways The legal essentials for safe and successful podcast production How to protect your content and your reputation Practical steps to manage contracts, rights and licences Common legal pitfalls and how to avoid them Confidence to tell powerful stories without crossing legal lines This session equips you with the legal insight to create bold, engaging and compliant podcast content.
Please note that nothing provided in the session(s) delivered by AudioUK and Mint & Co shall be deemed legal advice and neither AudioUK nor Mint & Co shall be responsible or liable for (including without limitation for any losses, claims, demands, expenses) incurred by course attendees relying on any of the contents of the courses and training materials in their own projects and businesses. Attendees and those listening to the recording should seek direct legal and business affairs advice from Mint & Co or their own legal and business affairs provider by way of a separate contract, if direct and specific advice for their business or projects be required. For any questions please contact [email protected]
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