Contact the editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com CORAL, as in: Conscientious, Organized, Retro, and Animated Living. From the floor of the 2019 National Stationery Show (NSS), Retail Renaissance NY Now, and Surtex, TLL brings you the latest in home, stationery, and surface design trends. This year, all three shows were held simultaneously in New York City's Jacob Javits … [Read more...] about Living Coral: 2019 NSS, NY Now & Surtex Edition
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Ruth, Ross & Rogers: America’s Top Personalities
Contact the editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com Americans can't seem to get enough of the three R's—Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG), The Joy of Painting's Bob Ross, and the host of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Fred Rogers. They're calm, they're kind, and they're what we need right now. First things first, let's not take this out of proportion. All together, … [Read more...] about Ruth, Ross & Rogers: America’s Top Personalities
Right of Publicity: Where Does Your State Stand?
The right of publicity comes from state rather than federal law—via statute or common law (i.e., case law) and, in some cases, from both sources. But there are also 18 states that don’t recognize an individual’s right of publicity. Here’s a geographic rundown. Learn more about how the right of publicity plays into the unauthorized use of a celebrity for commercial … [Read more...] about Right of Publicity: Where Does Your State Stand?
Deal Sheet —2/6/2019
Quick Navigate Properties Available or Recently Assigned, U.S. Licenses Recently Granted, U.S. Intl. Properties Available or Recently Assigned Intl. Licenses Recently Granted Archived Deal Sheets Licenses Recently Granted, U.S. *Extension or renewal. PropertyGranted ToProducts ManufacturedGranted By MAD Magazine Marc JacobsAccessories, apparel Warner Bros. … [Read more...] about Deal Sheet —2/6/2019
Tom Brady Leads Licensed NFL Player Sales in 2018-19
Contact the editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com No matter what happens out in the field, the real MVP of the 2018-19 NFL season is—quite literally—Tom Brady, according to both the NFLPA's top 50 players list and NFLshop.com's list of top-selling jerseys. Speaking of the Superbowl, the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams contributed three players each to the … [Read more...] about Tom Brady Leads Licensed NFL Player Sales in 2018-19
What’s Your Position? Offensive Players Lead NFL Licensed Retail Sales
Contact the editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com When it comes to generating licensed retail sales, quarterbacks dominate the playing field. Quarterbacks dominated this year's NFPLA top 50 players list, taking nearly half of the top 50 slots with 46% share in the 2018-19 season—with six of the top 10 players occupying that position. They were followed by wide receivers … [Read more...] about What’s Your Position? Offensive Players Lead NFL Licensed Retail Sales
Seahawks, Cowboys Home to the Best-Selling NFL Players
Contact the editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com The Seattle Seahawks and Dallas Cowboys were the most popular teams to show up on the NFLPA's top 50 players list from the 2013-14 through to the 2018-19 NFL seasons. Here's the top 10 list: 1. Seattle Seahawks: 25 1. Dallas Cowboys: 25 2. Pittsburgh Steelers: 21 3. Green Bay Packers: 18 4. New England Patriots: 15 5. Denver … [Read more...] about Seahawks, Cowboys Home to the Best-Selling NFL Players
Deal Sheet —1/30/2019
Quick Navigate Properties Available or Recently Assigned, U.S. Licenses Recently Granted, U.S. Intl. Properties Available or Recently Assigned Intl. Licenses Recently Granted Archived Deal Sheets Licenses Recently Granted, U.S. *Extension or renewal. PropertyGranted ToProducts ManufacturedGranted By Alliance of American Football (AAF) G-III Apparel … [Read more...] about Deal Sheet —1/30/2019
M&A: Bandai, Viacom, Bravado & More Expand
Contact the editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com Viacom strikes a deal to acquire free streaming TV service Pluto TV for $340 million in cash. President & CEO Bob Bakish identified the "significant white space in the ad-supported streaming market" as a growth opportunity for the company. Pluto TV streams over 100 channels and has more than 12 million monthly active … [Read more...] about M&A: Bandai, Viacom, Bravado & More Expand
Mars, Ferrero & Modelez Top Confectioners of 2018
Contact the editor at karina@plainlanguagemedia.com Mars Wrigley Confectionery, the Ferrero Group, and Mondelez Intl. are the top candy companies worldwide by retail sales, per Candy Industry Magazine. While only a small share of those total sales are licensed, branded offerings remain a hot spot for growth. Plus, many of the companies that made it on to the list this year … [Read more...] about Mars, Ferrero & Modelez Top Confectioners of 2018