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Brand Partnership Deals: What to Expect & Watch Out For!

Published on: 24th April, 2025

Brand deals can be a powerful way to grow and monetize your podcast—but only if you do them right. In this episode, Gordon Firemark breaks down the essentials of brand partnership agreements, including red flags, real-world horror stories, and strategies for long-term success.

You’ll learn:

  • How vague contract language can sabotage your show
  • Why exclusivity and brand control must be limited
  • What rights to protect when brands reuse your content
  • What affiliate partnerships require to be both legal and profitable
  • How to structure long-term brand deals that reward you for performance

Resources & Links:

Free Brand Deal Checklist: https://branddealchecklist.com

Free sample lesson from Easy Legal for Podcasters: http://gordonfiremark.com/levelup

Sponsorship & brand deal templates: https://podcastlawforms.com

Podcast audio version: https://LegitPodcastPro.captivate.fm

Legal Survival Guide book: http://podcastlawbook.com

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Exploring Podcasting through the legal and business lens from The Podcast Lawyer™, Gordon Firemark
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Gordon Firemark

Gordon Firemark (gordonfiremark.com) has practiced media and entertainment law in Los Angeles since 1992. Widely known as The Podcast Lawyer™ (ThePodcastLawyer.com), he has spent his career helping creative industry professionals make deals that make sense, and that get their productions developed, financed, produced and distributed. His practice also covers copyrights, trademarks, business transactions, and corporate matters for clients in media and entertainment.