How to guide for creating a new campaign to protect your content online
Getting started
- Click the "Start New Campaign" button on your MUSO Dashboard.
Campaign options
- Renew an Expired Campaign: (Existing customers only) This recovers details from a previous campaign, allowing you to edit them as needed.
- Create a Brand New Campaign: This option starts fresh with a new campaign.
Choosing your media type
The first step involves selecting the type of content you want to protect. MUSO supports various media, including:
- Music
- Software
- Film
- Publishing
Each media type requires specific information during setup.
Campaign details by media type
Music:
- Campaign Type: Choose from Artist, Album, EP/Singles, Track, Track including Various Artists, Various Artists Album/Compilation, or Soundtrack.
- Required Fields: These vary depending on the chosen campaign type, typically including Artist Name, Album Name, Track Name, and Release Date.
Software:
- Required Fields: Enter your Product Title and Release Date.
Film:
- Campaign Type: Select Film, TV Series, Long Running Series, or Other.
- Required Fields: These vary depending on the campaign type, typically including Film Title, Release Year, Series Title, Series/Season Number (if applicable), and Release Date.
Publishing:
- Campaign Type: Select Book or Author.
Choosing your pricing plan
Once you've entered the necessary media details, select your desired pricing plan:
- Monitoring Campaign (Free): This option allows you to track your content online but doesn't permit takedown requests.
- MUSO Protect Campaign: This paid plan lets you issue takedowns for infringing content you find online.
Confirmation and additional information
- Confirm you have the legal right to issue takedowns by checking the corresponding box.
- Click "Add Campaign" to proceed.
Title details
- The next step involves adding your title details (explained in our separate guide - "How to add titles".
For your first campaign
- For your first campaign only, you'll need to also provide Takedown Notice Issuer Details, including your Company Name and Address, Rightsholder Name and Title, Email Address, and Phone Number.
- After saving your Issuer Details, your campaign will be submitted for verification, which typically takes less than 24 hours.