The “Internet of Things” is forecast to push the U.S. consumer technology industry to a record $287 billion in retail revenues in 2016, creating ample new licensing opportunities along the way in products such as wearable and smart home devices. Virtual reality is also set to be growing factor in consumer engagement with brands…
CORPORATE LICENSING
Pantones Colors Fashion, Décor Pink and Blue
December 4, 2015
Pantone’s 2016 Color of the Year, Rose Quartz and Serenity, will likely be closely watched by the design and fashion industries as the tipoff to a trend that could spread through product categories for several years…
WHO’S NEWS
The New Face of Beanstalk
November 9, 2015
Last week, licensing agency Beanstalk officially announced the appointment of Allison Ames as its CEO, who succeeds Michael Stone. Ames spoke with TLL to discuss Beanstalk’s plans for the future and the latest trends hitting the industry…
BUSINESS NEWS
Licensed Sales Fuel Explosive Growth at Sequential Brands
November 2, 2015
Sequential Brands had a Q3 for the ages, more than doubling year-over-year revenues from $10 million to $23 million. Because Sequential’s business model centers on acquiring…
BIG DEALS
Licensing By The Numbers
October 2, 2015
Follow the numbers driving the industry.
Featuring: VW scandal, University of Texas, Peppa Pig, Halloween retail, U.K. toy sales, and more…
FOOD/BEVERAGE
National Grocery Brands Rebound
September 3, 2015
Post-recession consumers are beginning to see store brands as less desirable, signaling a renewed opportunity for national brands, Deloitte says…