Licensed retail sales grew just 2.3% in 2017 to reach $109 billion in the U.S./Canada—the slowest rate of growth observed since 2014, according to TLL's Annual Licensing Business Survey. Licensed sales only marginally outperformed GPD; the U.S. economy expanded by 2.2% and the Canadian by 3% in 2017. This last year marks the seventh year of positive growth for the region—the … [Read more...] about Licensed Sales Reach $109 Billion in U.S./Canada in 2017
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NCAA Tournament Scores $20–35 Million in Licensed Retail Sales
According to TLL's Annual Licensing Business Survey, collegiate properties generated $3.6 billion in licensed retail sales in the U.S./Canada in 2017. That marks a 2% increase from 2016, and includes all colleges, universities, and their respective sports teams. More specifically, TLL estimates that retail sales of collegiate properties tied to the NCAA Tournament alone … [Read more...] about NCAA Tournament Scores $20–35 Million in Licensed Retail Sales
M&A, Experiential & Legal
Universal Brand Development and Film Concerts Live! launch Jurassic World in Concert; the world premiere features the National Symphony Orchestra performing the complete Jurassic World score live as the 2015 movie is projected in HD onto a massive screen. The opening night will take place on May 30 with a special concert at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. This is a … [Read more...] about M&A, Experiential & Legal
Who’s News—4/9/2018
Are you hiring—or being promoted, changing jobs, retiring, launching a new company, or otherwise changing your employment? Email Jen at jen@plainlanguagemedia.com and we'll announce the news in our next issue of Who's News. DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Consumer Products President Diane Nelson is taking a leave of absence in the beginning of April and will be returning at … [Read more...] about Who’s News—4/9/2018
Deal Sheet — 4/4/2018
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 Properties Available or Recently Assigned, U.S. *Extension or renewal. Property (Description)Categories AvailableLicensing Contact Country Diary of an Edwardian … [Read more...] about Deal Sheet — 4/4/2018
Over 95% of Companies Generate Under $10 Million in Licensed Retail Sales Annually
In the last six months, we began asking Licensing Source Book listees two additional questions: How much licensed retail sales of licensed merchandise is your company responsible for? And, how many employees at your company are involved at least part-time in licensing? We break down the findings below. Almost 5% of over 11,000 total listees answered at least one of these … [Read more...] about Over 95% of Companies Generate Under $10 Million in Licensed Retail Sales Annually
Experiential, New Media & Partnerships
Asmodee Group launches a new division devoted to developing content based on its owned IP, primarily through strategic partnerships and licensing. Asmodee Entertainment will be the launching ground for new films, TV series, and comics and graphic novels. Already in development is a film based on the board game Catan, which is being adapted by Sony Pictures. DC Entertainment … [Read more...] about Experiential, New Media & Partnerships
Who’s News—3/26/2018
Are you hiring—or being promoted, changing jobs, retiring, launching a new company, or otherwise changing your employment? Email Jen at jen@plainlanguagemedia.com and we'll announce the news in our next issue of Who's News. Genius Brands appoints Cindy Elfenbein to the newly formed position of VP Global Consumer Products & Retail Development, reporting to SVP Global … [Read more...] about Who’s News—3/26/2018
Deal Sheet — 3/28/2018
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 Properties Available or Recently Assigned, U.S. *Extension or renewal. Property (Description)Categories AvailableLicensing Contact Sofie DossiFashion and lifestyle … [Read more...] about Deal Sheet — 3/28/2018
Average Royalty Edges Up 0.5% to Reach 8.79%
The average royalty rate across all property types and product categories edged up 0.5% in 2017 to reach 8.79% in the U.S./Canada. This marks the seventh straight year of gradual growth; the average royalty was 8.75% in 2016 and 8.73% in 2015. Since 2005, the average royalty rate across property types and product categories has remained in the 8.6–8.8% range. Over half of … [Read more...] about Average Royalty Edges Up 0.5% to Reach 8.79%