Does your hospitality business have the licence it needs to show film and TV content on the premises?

For decades, the Motion Picture Licensing Company (MPLC) has been helping partners across the world to understand the complexities of non-theatrical licensing. As the world’s leading licensing company for film and TV content, MPLC partners with thousands of hospitality businesses across the UK to enrich consumer experiences, enabling their clients to legally showcase film and TV content within their establishments.

MPLC supports demand from existing and new licence holders globally, enabling them to use entertainment content from 1000’s of popular film and television offerings, to enhance their customer experience and business offerings, whilst complying with copyright laws and avoiding adverse legal consequences.

Much like the collection of royalties for public performances of music, the MPLC licence enables businesses and organisations to show films and TV shows in public spaces. These include bars, restaurants, hotel bedrooms and lobbies and many more. 

Recent research undertaken by MPLC suggests that introducing film and TV into hospitality establishments helps them hit business goals and prevent closures. In fact, TV and film can improve the two most essential goals in the hospitality industry: sales and footfall. Of the businesses surveyed, 87% said TV and film has increased sales, and 82% said it has improved footfall. Moreover, 93% of businesses have seen improved guest satisfaction since introducing film and TV.

MPLC’s core business is the MPLC blanket licence, which is a simple annual licence, is easy to buy, offers businesses immediate compliance and peace of mind for content from over a thousand rights holders.  
 
Rory Shedden, CEO of MPLC, says “With the hospitality industry facing huge challenges in recent years, MPLC are proud to help businesses give customers the high-quality film and TV content they want, providing a service which drives footfall and increases sales. As part of our connection to the industry, the Motion Picture Licensing Corporation is delighted to sponsor the Cateys Best Newcomer category for the second year running.”
 
Not only does the MPLC licence support hospitality businesses to thrive by enhancing their customers’ experience, MPLC also protects creators’ rights and supports content creators, who in turn support new talent coming into the entertainment industry. By securing fair compensation for creators, MPLC helps to fund exceptional content, and plays its part in combating piracy and illegal streaming in an increasingly challenging world. By nurturing a symbiotic relationship between the hospitality and entertainment industries, MPLC adds value to both.

David Taylor, SVP Europe & MD MPLC UK, says "MPLC are dedicated to protecting and enhancing the content that our licensees love and gives the hospitality industry further opportunities to deliver excellence to their customers."  

By fostering a culture of appreciation and support for the arts, and with a commitment to fairness, affordability, sustainability, and legal integrity, MPLC’s values closely reflect those of the companies they represent. 

If you have any questions about licences and your business, don’t hesitate to get in touch – at uk.mplc.com