HAILSTORM
ACADEMY
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Nobody teaches BA.
You just kind of survive it.
Every ad that airs, every spot that streams, every campaign that goes live: someone cleared the talent, licensed the music, reviewed the IP, and read the fine print nobody else wanted to. That’s Business Affairs. For decades the only training program was “get thrown in the deep end and figure it out.”
At Hailstorm, we’re committed to elevating the discipline of business affairs. Leveraging our deep industry expertise, we’ve created Hailstorm Academy – a comprehensive program designed to establish a new standard for business affairs education and training in the modern advertising landscape.
Course Offerings
BA 101
A certificate program of 19 live sessions over 21 weeks, covering the full lifecycle of an advertising campaign: creative review, talent and SAG-AFTRA, production contracts, post, music, clearance and rights management.
January 5 – May 25, 2027 · Tuesdays 6–8 PM ET · Live on Zoom
Tuition $2,250. Early bird $2,025 (10% off) for registrations October 6 – November 6, 2026.
Investing in your education is a big step. We offer flexible payment options to help you reach your goals.
Registration open now through December 29, 2026.
BA Deep Dives
Got the fundamentals covered and looking for a master class on a specific topic? Or maybe you want training for your BA team or new producers, but don’t have the time. Hailstorm Deep Dive offers classes throughout the year that go past the fundamentals and get into the details.
Classes launching summer 2027.
