By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterFalcon’s Beyond Global has appointed Toni Caracciolo as the company's new EVP of marketing and branding. In the newly-created position, Caracciolo will be responsible for the strategy and execution of communications, marketing, and management of the company's brands, IPs, and business sectors.“Falcon’s Beyond is a company on a rapid international … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Falcon’s Beyond Names Toni Caracciolo As EVP Marketing and Branding
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US Court Confirms AI-Generated Art Cannot Be Copyrighted
Ruling Seen As Victory For Artists and Other Human Creators By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Artificial Intelligence fought the law, and the law won, thanks to a US court that confirmed only human works of art can be copyrighted. In a case heard in a US District court in Washington, D.C., Judge Beryl Howell supported the US Copyright Office's rejection of an application … [Read more...] about US Court Confirms AI-Generated Art Cannot Be Copyrighted
TLL Offering Free Listings For Licensing Agencies in New Publication
By TLL Staff The Licensing Letter will be publishing an annual Global Guide to Licensing Agencies, and basic listings are being offered at no cost. The Guide is designed to help licensors and licensees identify the most appropriate licensing agency for their needs, and when submitted by the agency, listings will include a contact email, phone number and/or website … [Read more...] about TLL Offering Free Listings For Licensing Agencies in New Publication
Who’s News: Hasbro Appoints New Executive Leadership to its Hasbro Entertainment Division
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterHasbro has appointed new members to the executive leadership team of its new Hasbro Entertainment division. The new Hasbro Entertainment division intends to unify Hasbro’s film, TV, animation, and digital media branches as the company increases investment in its priority brands.The division was created following the close of Hasbro’s sale of … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Hasbro Appoints New Executive Leadership to its Hasbro Entertainment Division
Who’s News: TrueNorth Welcomes Brandy Young to Advisory Board
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterThe financial technology company TrueNorth has appointed experienced banking executive Brandy Young to its advisory board. TrueNorth specializes in developing and implementing digital solutions for companies in the financial services industry. The company currently operates multiple development centers and strategic offices around the world. "It … [Read more...] about Who’s News: TrueNorth Welcomes Brandy Young to Advisory Board
Lightning Report Examines Hottest Trends From Licensing Expo 2023
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief If you're following up on your work at this year's Licensing Expo, then the newly released Lightning Report could be a valuable tool Brand Central Insights and The Licensing Letter have just released the latest edition of the Lightning Report, focusing on the best opportunities coming out of the show. "One thing is clear from Expo … [Read more...] about Lightning Report Examines Hottest Trends From Licensing Expo 2023
Who’s News: Invisible Universe Appoints Jonathan Schneider As Studio President
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterInvisible Universe has appointed experienced industry executive, Jonathan Schneider, as its new studio president. Invisible Universe is an internet-first animation studio that specializes in developing and distributing animated character IPs. The studio initially debuts animated IPs on social media and web3 platforms before expanding the … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Invisible Universe Appoints Jonathan Schneider As Studio President
Blue Ant Media and Marblemedia Merge Production Studios and Global Rights Businesses
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterBlue Ant Media has officially closed its acquisition of marblemedia and its international sales operation Distribution360. Blue Ant Media is a privately-held, international media company that owns and operates several branded streaming channels and produces and distributes content across multiple genre categories.The acquisition of marblemedia is … [Read more...] about Blue Ant Media and Marblemedia Merge Production Studios and Global Rights Businesses
Analysis: Canada Needs America’s Help to Save Journalism
The Task of Corralling Tech Giants Now Falls To The US Senate By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Canadian news media have filed an antitrust complaint against social media giant Meta over its plan to ban news stories. News organizations on Tuesday asked Canada's antitrust regulator to investigate Meta Platforms' decision, accusing its subsidiaries Facebook and … [Read more...] about Analysis: Canada Needs America’s Help to Save Journalism
Pot Company Tilray Acquires Craft Beer Companies From Anheuser-Busch
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The cannabis company Tilray Brands has agreed to buy out eight beer and beverage brands from Anheuser-Busch, owner of Budweiser. The move is part of an on-again, off-again relationship between the beer company and the pot company, as parent company AB-InBev was formerly an investor and partner with Tilray. AB-InBev is the world's … [Read more...] about Pot Company Tilray Acquires Craft Beer Companies From Anheuser-Busch