Bravado, Universal Music Group has announced the centralization of both Bravado and Epic Rights licensing rosters. Bravado acquired Epic Rights in 2019 and the new structure includes the expanded purview of Epic Rights’ SVP Global… . . . read more
Who’s News: Paramount Consumer Products Taps Dan Cook As New Executive Hire
May 18, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Paramount Consumer Products has announced Dan Cook is joining the company as Senior Vice President of Global E-Commerce. Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount. Paramount is… . . . read more
Who’s News: Licensing Veteran Elisa Gangl Joins Brand Liaison
May 17, 2022
The Brand Liaison says veteran executive Elisa Gangl is joining the team, just in time for Licensing Expo. The company says Gangl will be assigned to handle manufacturer representation and special projects for Brand Liaison clients,… . . . read more
EA Games and FIFA End Licensing Partnership in ‘Amicable Divorce’
May 12, 2022
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief In one of the more shocking licensing stories this year, FIFA and Electronic Arts announced they are parting ways on their hugely profitable gaming partnership. To hear EA… . . . read more
Beanstalk Offers Free Licensing Workshops For Ukraine Aid Effort
May 11, 2022
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter To celebrate Beanstalk’s 30th anniversary, the global brand licensing agency is offering a series of complimentary Licensing Lab workshops to three chosen brand owners. In return, Beanstalk asks only that… . . . read more
Commentary: Why You Should Target Games For Your IP at Licensing Expo 2022
May 11, 2022
Featured Content From Layer Licensing Licensing Expo is a fantastic event to find new licensing opportunities for your IP. Licensing professionals from more than 70 countries will come together to Las Vegas this week in… . . . read more
Licensing Law Shocker: Hawley Targets Disney With Bill To Limit Copyright Protection
May 10, 2022
If Passed, Law Would Impact All Licensors, Limiting Copyrights to 56 Years By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Senator Josh Hawley is introducing legislation targeting Disney that would have a devastating impact on the… . . . read more
Who’s News: New Faces at Peanuts and Magic Light
May 9, 2022
Former Nickelodeon and Viacom exec Lisa Silverman Meyers (pictured above) has been appointed SVP of International Peanuts Worldwide. Tasked with expanding the brand internationally, she will oversee all business outside of North America, identifying growth… . . . read more
Epic Games and Microsoft Strike Blow Against Apple and Google
May 8, 2022
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The hit game Fortnite is returning to iOS and Android devices, thanks to an innovative licensing deal between Epic Games and Microsoft. The deal also strikes a blow… . . . read more
Take Our Survey on Future of Licensing
May 8, 2022
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It’s time again for The Licensing Letter’s Annual Licensing Survey! Once again, we issue this survey during a period of unprecedented change and challenge for the licensing industry…. . . . read more