Introduction
Welcome to MEDIA ARRC, the ultimate destination for clearance solutions for storytellers and content creators. We specialize in making the intricacies of Archival, Research, Rights, and Clearances in content creation as easy as a Sunday morning by offering tailored solutions that help creatives arrive smoothly at their desired destination. We're passionate about empowering and supporting storytellers by navigating through the skies of rights clearances and Fair Use, providing the resources needed to create captivating, beautiful content. We're a team built for collaboration, not cancelations. Let us handle the complexities and turbulence of Archival, Research, Rights, and Clearances, so you can focus on what’s most important, producing your vision.
Welcome to MEDIA ARRC – where your story meets its perfect clearance solution.
Core Services
Asset ACQUISITION AND Management
The maze of sourcing and organizing third-party assets derails creative focus and flow. We're your end-to-end archival sherpa, guiding you through the complexities with expertise and a collaborative, Yes We Can spirit. We specialize in archival sourcing and clearances, from unearthing the perfect historical gems to new trending media, we got you. We'll help bring your narrative to life. We streamline this multilayered process, by building a robust asset database that underpins an efficient workflow for creatives, empowering them to focus on storytelling.
Precision and Depth
Our team provides meticulous research to identify copyright holders, verify on-screen facts, and review scripts. We ensure your narrative not only stays compelling as you intended, but also legally sound, minimizing risks and maximizing impact.
Creative Freedom
From broadcast to social media, securing rights for integral appearances, intellectual property, and locations is our forte. We handle negotiations with stakeholders and copyright holders, ensuring your content is risk ready for any platform and territory of distribution.
Bulletproof Distribution
Before your content hits any sized screen, we review all cuts and media for context risk and to confirm all agreements are in place for all featured people, assets, and locations. What if something’s missing? We’ll find the solution. We identify and communicate as early as possible to help manage potential risks, ensuring a smooth path from creation to distribution.
Additional SERVICES
WHY CHOSE MEDIA ARRC?
MEDIA ARRC isn’t just a service; it’s a partnership. With over 17 years of experience, we are dedicated to supporting your creative journey from Takeoff to Landing. It’s not just about what we do; it’s how we do it – with a respect for professionalism, a focus on precision, and a passion for storytelling.
Content Review
Screening cuts for risk management and clearance issues is our specialty. We review, note, and communicate comments to project stakeholders to increase efficiency and effectiveness of creatives and legal counsel to help deliver quality content. We prevent last minute emergencies by utilizing cutting edge technology to screen, note, and collaborate to address potential issues early, avoiding costly changes and delays.
Fair Use and
Risk Management
Navigating the nebulous sky's of Fair Use? We’ve got extensive experience working with in house and outside counsel to ensure your content meets all legal requirements to build the best foundation for Fair Use. From true crime to uncovered "lost" recordings, we have seen and heard and used it all. Well, most of it. Looking to confirm your script is ready to come to life? Our script reviews are handled with priority and precision for accuracy and risk spotting.
Whether you need a full-service package, our Round Trip Ticket, or specific a la carte solutions, our One Way Ticket, MEDIA ARRC has you covered. Our expertise can be applied to what you need creating an effective workflow within your budget.
Tailored Solutions
Consultations
Got a great project but unsure of the budget for rights and clearances? Need a larger team? We can scale up, providing clearance personnel tailored to your project’s needs. We offer accurate forecasts and consultations to help you plan effectively.
podcasts
Your real-time control tower for all things Research, Archival, Rights, and Clearance in pods.
Media ARRC ensures that when you drop your next pod, its takeoff will be on time—free from delays caused by risks or compromises. Video podcasts are modern-day talk, news, and late-night shows all in one, but like traditional media, they face legal challenges such as fair use analysis, clip licensing, and content review for defamation. Whether navigating complex rights issues or ensuring compliance, Media ARRC provides expert guidance to protect content and keep productions running smoothly.
Merchandise
We know that selling merch isn’t just a side hustle—it’s a blockbuster revenue stream.
From posters and apparel to that must-have collectible straight from the set, every piece of merchandise tied to your film or series needs the right clearances to hit the shelves without a hitch. Our expert research, rights, and clearance services ensure your licensing and merchandising strategies are legally sound and fully optimized for profit. Because merch is money—and we’ll make sure yours doesn’t slip away.
Content Creator IP
Protect Your Content. Secure Your Future.
In today’s fast-paced media landscape, where a single post and podcast can reach millions and a viral moment can define a career, content creators are at the forefront of a seismic shift. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube have created unparalleled opportunities—but they’ve also brought new and complex risks. As a content creator, your intellectual property (IP)—your ideas, your voice, your vision—is your currency. Lose it, and you lose everything. That’s where Media ARRC steps in.
portfolio and Partners
Meet The Founder
Ryan Donahue
Ryan Donahue is a creative and strategic entrepreneur with over 17 years of expertise with Archival, Research, Rights, and Clearances in media production and business leadership. As the founder of Media ARRC, Ryan has turned his passion for storytelling and operational excellence into a dynamic hub to help creatives craft unforgettable narratives through innovative rights and clearance solutions.
