By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Give Back Beauty (GBB) has signed an agreement with Angelini Industries to acquire its AB Parfums company. Initially founded in 2013 as Angelini Beauty, AB Parfums specializes in creating, developing, marketing and distributing fragrances for wholly-owned brands and licensed properties. “Our priority as entrepreneurs is to grow and … [Read more...] about Give Back Beauty Signs Acquisition for AB Parfums
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Who’s News: Pipeline Studios Appoints New Director of Sales & Business Development
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Pipeline Studios has appointed Rebecca Lugo as its new director of sales and business development. Previously serving as head of global sales at Jetpack Distribution, Rebecca Lugo is an experienced executive in the entertainment, licensing and sales industries. Before joining Jetpack, Lugo worked as sales manager of international … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Pipeline Studios Appoints New Director of Sales & Business Development
Opinion: Grok 2 Shows We Need New Copyright Laws for AI and Social Media
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief If you thought artificial intelligence posed a threat to your intellectual property before, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet. The AI model Grok, released by the Elon Musk-owned developer xAI, has already raised new concerns over copyright infringement since the Grok 2 update was released in August last year. Unlike other AI chatbots that … [Read more...] about Opinion: Grok 2 Shows We Need New Copyright Laws for AI and Social Media
Spielwarenmesse Reports Another Strong Year for Nuremberg Toy Fair
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Nuremberg Toy Fair displayed the ongoing strength of the toy industry, despite a slowdown in sales in the post-COVID years. The toy industry has seen a bit of a slump over the past two years, but that slump came after incredibly dramatic growth during the pandemic. At the Nuremberg Toy Fair this year, the industry showed off … [Read more...] about Spielwarenmesse Reports Another Strong Year for Nuremberg Toy Fair
Warner’s Claim to Superman Brand Hit With Legal Kryptonite
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The estate of Superman co-creator Joseph Shuster has filed a copyright lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). The suit comes as Warner and DC Comics are filming a new Superman film as a the anchor to a major reboot of the DC Universe. But the Shuster estate has revealed what it believes is some legal kryptonite, claiming that the … [Read more...] about Warner’s Claim to Superman Brand Hit With Legal Kryptonite
Who’s News: Former Head of Nelvana to Lead Brand Partnerships at Boat Rocker
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Mellany Welsh, the former VP and head of Canadian kids’ studio Nelvana, has joined Boat Rocker as its senior VP of brand partnerships and content marketing. Welsh has been tapped to lead the rival Canadian studio's brand strategy, partnerships, licensing and content marketing initiatives across scripted, unscripted and kids and family … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Former Head of Nelvana to Lead Brand Partnerships at Boat Rocker
Who’s News: Wasserman Music Adds Five New Executives to Its Global Roster
TLL Staff The global music agency Wasserman Music hired five key executives this month to further expand its client service offerings worldwide. Vince Amoroso joins Wasserman Music as SVP, Artist Services, Sharmaine Akhigbe joins as VP, Brand Partnerships, Karina Gonzalez joins as VP, Festivals, Georgia McGurk joins as VP, Event Strategy & Hospitality, and Yasi Agahnia … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Wasserman Music Adds Five New Executives to Its Global Roster
Bigger and Better Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show for 2025
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The biggest ‘tailgate party’ in licensing started January 22, as the Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show got underway in Las Vegas. The Tailgate Show, sometimes known as SLATS, is the world’s top trade show and conference dedicated to sports licensing. Organized by Emerald X, the show attracts all of the top leagues, including the … [Read more...] about Bigger and Better Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show for 2025
Products of Change Expands Its Impact with Spring Fair Sessions and FSPA Partnership
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Products of Change (POC) is set to lead conversations on sustainability at the upcoming Spring Fair in the UK, and has announced a new partnership with the Federation of Sports and Play Associations (FSPA). Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the Spring Fair, a premier UK retail trade event, will take place from February 2–5, 2025, at … [Read more...] about Products of Change Expands Its Impact with Spring Fair Sessions and FSPA Partnership
Diversity Sells, But The Entertainment Industry Still Has a Long Way to Go
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Entertainment and Character sector drives more sales of licensed products and services than any other, so the characters you see depicted form a critical part of the licensing mix. According to recent research, however, both the entertainment and licensing industries are missing out on sales due to a lack of diversity in the mix … [Read more...] about Diversity Sells, But The Entertainment Industry Still Has a Long Way to Go