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Licensing Survey: We Want to Hear From You For 2023 Licensing Survey

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Licensing Letter is launching its annual survey of the licensing industry, and we want to hear from you! So much so, that we're increasing the available rewards for those licensing pros who take the time and trouble to fill out the annual survey. We know your time is valuable, so this year, anyone who fills out the survey and … [Read more...] about Licensing Survey: We Want to Hear From You For 2023 Licensing Survey

Why You Need to Watch the Getty Images Lawsuit Against Stability AI

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief In a world first, Getty Images is suing AI art generator Stability AI for copyright infringement, alleging it processed millions of its images. Stability AI is the company that created the popular art generation tool Stability Diffusion, which has already created millions of images for its users. However, like other similar programs, … [Read more...] about Why You Need to Watch the Getty Images Lawsuit Against Stability AI

Annual Licensing Royalty Trends Report Available Now

The Licensing Letter has released its annual Licensing Royalty Trends Report on the TLL Bookstore. And this year, the report comes with a major difference. Typically the Licensing Royalty Trends Report covers the differences in royalties and revenue, as well as changes in common licensing contract terms, from one year to the next. This year, however, the TLL team studied … [Read more...] about Annual Licensing Royalty Trends Report Available Now

Members Only: 2022 Royalty Trends Report Released in January Magazine

The Licensing Letter has released its annual Licensing Royalty Trends Report for 2022 in the January issue of TLL Magazine. And this year, the report comes with a major difference. Typically the Licensing Royalty Trends Report covers the differences in royalties and revenue, as well as changes in common licensing contract terms, from one year to the next. This year, … [Read more...] about Members Only: 2022 Royalty Trends Report Released in January Magazine

ZAG Animation on Display At Brazilian Pop Culture Festival

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The animation studio ZAG is hosting an exhibit at Brazil’s upcoming pop culture festival CCXP for its Miraculous and Ghostforce entertainment franchises. “We’re so excited to be at CCXP to interact with our Miraculous cosplay fans from across Brazil and engage them with news about Ghostforce that launched in May this year,” said Jeremy … [Read more...] about ZAG Animation on Display At Brazilian Pop Culture Festival

Reindeer In Here Products Landing In Target For Xmas

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Paramount Consumer Products is launching an exclusive product collection for the upcoming premiere of the CBS Original, Reindeer In Here. Reindeer In Here is an animated holiday special based on a book of the same name by author Adam Reed. Reindeer In Here follows Blizzard (Blizz) and his friends’ as they band together to save the future … [Read more...] about Reindeer In Here Products Landing In Target For Xmas

Trends: The Notorious B.I.G. To Headline VR Concert in Horizon Worlds

Concert Expected To Be The Largest of Meta's Metaverse Events To Date By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Notorious B.I.G. is back, literally from the grave, as the star rapper will posthumously headline a concert in Horizon Worlds. The concert is part of one of the most powerful trends in licensing today, as music stars past and present are starring in concerts held in … [Read more...] about Trends: The Notorious B.I.G. To Headline VR Concert in Horizon Worlds

Bob Iger Returns as CEO in Major Disney Shakeup

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief After a rough two years for the Walt Disney Company, Robert Iger has been reappointed as the company's CEO. Iger will replace Bob Chapek, who has stepped down from the position of CEO. Iger spent more than 40 years at Disney and also ran the company as CEO during 15 of its most successful years, overseeing massive growth that made … [Read more...] about Bob Iger Returns as CEO in Major Disney Shakeup

Music Licensing: The Webster To Host Licensed Elton John Pop-Up Installation

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Elton John and Bravado have announced an LA-based experiential licensing takeover headlined with a pop-up installation at the multi-brand retailer, The Webster. The licensing experience was managed on behalf of Elton John by Bravado, Universal Music Group's merchandise and brand management company. The installation details at the … [Read more...] about Music Licensing: The Webster To Host Licensed Elton John Pop-Up Installation