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The TEAM Companies (TTC) are proud to receive the EcoVadis Bronze Rating for Sustainability. EcoVadis is the leading business sustainability ratings provider. EcoVadis has built a network of over 75,000 rated companies around the world. TTC’s score was calculated based on our performance in multiple key areas including the environment, ethics, sustainable procurement and labor & human rights. For more information on EcoVadis, click here. Disclaimer: The information presented in this post is provided for informational purposes only and shall not be considered legal or tax advice. Please consult with your legal or tax advisor for specific legal or tax advice.

Congratulations to the inventive thinkers and production masters behind this year’s exceptional class of Super Bowl ads! We in the Cast & Crew collection of connected brands are inspired by the creativity demonstrated by commercial producers this year and we are honored to have partnered with them, from paying their talent & crew to tackling complex music licensing and celebrity engagements. Thanks to everyone involved in making the Big Game such a success! BBDO New York: Mars M&M'SFrito-Lay PopCornersGoogleMarcus Thomas: DexcomRethink: Scotiabank (Canada)Rogers & Cowan PMK: Heineken/Ant-Man and The Wasp: QuantumaniaSquarespaceVaynerMedia: Pepsi I & Pepsi IIWeber Shandwick: Avocados from Mexico Disclaimer: The information presented in this post is provided for informational purposes only and shall not be considered legal or tax advice. Please consult with your legal or tax advisor…

With tighter budgets and deadlines, it is critical for producers to find efficiency throughout the production process. However, as producers look for ways to reduce time spent on administrative tasks such as onboarding, sometimes corners are cut too close. This leaves the production company exposed, particularly when it comes to the I-9. Recently there has been an increase in questions due to misinformation about the I-9 for production workers, including who is responsible for managing it and how often a new one is required. This summary is intended to help clarify the production community’s understanding of the I-9 and is not legal advice, so please consult your legal counsel or HR advisors for your specific situation. What is the I-9?It is a federal document administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration…

Building on their combined strengths and deep knowledge pools, Nune   z’s addition further positions the sister companies as the commercial production community’s go-to authority on labor law and production union agreements. BURBANK, CA – November 17, 2022 – Today CAPS and The TEAM Companies (TTC), leaders in the commercial production and talent payroll space, announced the hiring of former AICP Labor Executive Jane Nunez. Nunez spent two decades as the AICP’s expert on the DGA, IATSE and Teamster agreements that govern commercials and short-form production. Nunez’s joining these trusted and established advertising & entertainment payroll organizations is a natural fit and comes at an exciting time for both companies. As of January 1st, 2022, TTC became part of the entertainment payroll, business services and software powerhouse Cast & Crew.…

SAG‐AFTRA and The Joint Policy Committee (JPC) have agreed to updated COVID-19 commercial production safety and testing protocols, in effect through December 31st, 2022. Key changes in the September 2022 Agreement include: The creation of an “Escalation Trigger” dependent on the number of hospitalizations around the location of the production. In cases where the "Escalation Trigger" is met, the terms of the April 2021 Agreement (as amended in September 2021 and May 2022) on COVID-19 commercial production safety and testing protocols apply. However, the expanded testing options below are still available. The expansion of testing options to include Loop Mediated Amplification (“LAMP”) tests. When a PCR rapid test is used, only one such test will be required. Requiring testing two days before the start of work and on a weekly…

Effective July 1, 2022, the Illinois Film Production Tax Credit program will officially be expanded in accordance with provisions in the Illinois Production+ legislation championed by the Illinois Production Alliance. One of the biggest changes is that the legislation provides an expansion to allow for a limited number of non-resident wages to qualify for the credit. It also creates the Illinois Production Workforce Development Fund to provide grants to training programs focused on fostering industry careers for minorities and women. For more information, click here. Disclaimer: The information presented in this post is provided for informational purposes only and shall not be considered legal or tax advice. Please consult with your legal or tax advisor for specific legal or tax advice.

Congratulations to the production experts and creative thinkers behind this year’s remarkable Super Bowl ads! We are inspired by the inventiveness taken by commercial producers this year and we are proud to have partnered with them, from paying their talent & crew to tackling complex music licensing and celebrity engagements. Thanks to everyone involved for kicking off 2022 with such success! McCann Worldgroup: VerizonGoodby Silverstein & Partners: Doritos/Cheetos (PepsiCo's Frito-Lay)HighDive: Rocket Mortgage (Quicken Loans)HighDive: Lay's (PepsiCo's Frito-Lay)Gut: Google PixelSquarespace Disclaimer: The information presented in this post is provided for informational purposes only and shall not be considered legal or tax advice. Please consult with your legal or tax advisor for specific legal or tax advice.

Today, November 18, 2021, Cast & Crew announced its acquisition of The TEAM Companies (TTC). This exciting move shines a light on Cast & Crew’s commitment to providing world-class services and best-in-class technologies that support every aspect of content creation and live event production in the entertainment and advertising industries. By joining Cast & Crew, TTC will bolster its technology development and digital product offerings, remain ahead of the curve with expanded services and subject matter expertise, and leverage Cast & Crew’s presence in the United Kingdom, Germany and India to better serve our global clients. The TEAM Companies will remain a distinct brand within the Cast & Crew portfolio of companies and will be under the leadership of Greg Smith, who will assume the role of President from his…

LOS ANGELES and LONDON, October 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Peach, a market leader in video advertising workflow and delivery, has today announced a formal alliance with The TEAM Companies (TTC), the foremost experts in global Talent & Rights management. By joining up distribution and talent & licensed element management, they create a streamlined workflow to help global Advertisers reduce exposure to usage rights violations while saving time and money. Peach delivers video advertising in over 140 countries worldwide, including the United States, through their long-standing partnership with Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS). The alliance with TTC, who are also aligned with CTS, will further enhance Peach's ability to provide a full service offering, especially for global brands who need to activate a wide variety of content across multiple channels at a…

COVID-19 has been designated as a highly contagious communicable disease that presents a serious risk of harm to the public health under New York State's HERO Act.  The HERO Act requires that employers implement extensive workplace health and safety protections. Employers can follow the model plan created by the New York State Department of Labor or create their own plan as long as it conforms with the HERO Act's guidelines. In addition to distributing their work safety plan to all employees, employers must post it in a visible location within each worksite. For complete details on how this affects employers, click here. Additional Resources:New York HERO Act Workplace COVID-19 Rules UpdatedNew York Passes HERO Act to Prevent Further Spread of COVID-19 Disclaimer: The information presented in this post is provided…