Does Germany Pay for TV Commercials? Home › Forums › PROs › Does Germany Pay for TV Commercials? This topic has 2 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 6 days, 16 hours ago by White_Stripes. Viewing 3 posts - 1 through 3 (of 3 total) Author Posts August 5, 2022 at 10:54 am #40091 Reply TboneParticipant Does anyone know if GEMA (German PRO) pays out for music used in TV commercials? I have heard for example that Canada and Italy don’t, but obviously the US and UK do pay out. Does anyone know if Germany pays for these usages? I have music on a commercial airing there at the moment. August 5, 2022 at 10:55 am #40092 Reply TboneParticipant In fact, while we’re on this, does anyone know if there is a list of which countries do and don’t pay out for music used in TV commercials?! August 6, 2022 at 1:04 am #40101 Reply White_StripesParticipant yep germany does, can pay quite nicely too depending on the channels and airings. Author Posts Viewing 3 posts - 1 through 3 (of 3 total) Reply To: Does Germany Pay for TV Commercials? Your information: Name (required): Mail (will not be published) (required): Website: Your Website: Submit