Global retail sales of licensed merchandise reached $171 billion in 2017, according to TLL’s Annual Licensing Business Survey. Licensed sales grew 2.4% from 2016, a slightly slower rate of growth than the 2.7% observed in 2016 and 2015. Overall, growth was tempered with 59% of the top 50 countries whose licensed retail sales activity TLL measures observing slower licensed … [Read more...] about Worldwide Retail Sales of Licensed Merchandise
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Planned Video Game Releases With Licensing Potential
Throughout the year, we feature upcoming video game properties with potential for licensing. All of the release dates on the list have been checked against multiple sources, but there is still a high probability that dates will change. The further in the future a game launch is, the more likely its release date is to move. … [Read more...] about Planned Video Game Releases With Licensing Potential
Preschool Properties With Some Licensing Activity
The preschool market is one of the most stable we track, compared to other property types and product categories. In 2016, licensed retail sales of preschool brand-based, preschool-oriented merchandise grew 6.7% to reach almost $12.8 billion. You've seen the top 20 list—now TLL is releasing a selection previously available only to paid subscribers. See below for an accounting … [Read more...] about Preschool Properties With Some Licensing Activity
Upcoming Branded Attractions at Theme Parks Worldwide
The amusement/theme park business is ramping up, and for licensed brands, it's only getting better. Global theme park spending totaled $40.4 billion in 2015, up 7.4% from 2014, according to the Intl. Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA). See the full story here. Upcoming Branded Attractions at Parks Worldwide Data Source: Brand Finance. Note: Numbers may … [Read more...] about Upcoming Branded Attractions at Theme Parks Worldwide
In Which States Is Marijuana Legal?
Recreational, medical or no marijuana? Here’s a geographic rundown of the state of legalized marijuana across the U.S. In eight states (Nevada, Maine, Colorado, Washington, California, Massachusetts, Alaska, and Oregon) the sale and possession of marijuana is legal for both medical and recreational use. For the latest in licensed bud, see TLL's feature on the possibilities of … [Read more...] about In Which States Is Marijuana Legal?
Celebrities With Licensed Marijuana Products
At $2.7 billion, legal marijuana is the fastest growing industry in America; it’s also a potent social cause. So it’s not surprising that so many celebrities have jumped into the business. Here’s a rundown of leading celebrities who’ve been branded for marijuana products. For the latest, see TLL's feature on celebrity chefs who have signed for branded marijuana. Also see TLL's … [Read more...] about Celebrities With Licensed Marijuana Products
Video Games in Court
This chart was first published Oct. 21, 2015 in conjunction with an in-depth analysis of the unlicensed use of trademark brands in video games. … [Read more...] about Video Games in Court
Kids’ TV
This chart was first published Oct. 21, 2015 in conjunction with an in-depth analysis of kids' TV. … [Read more...] about Kids’ TV
Digital Celebrities
This chart was first published Feb. 2, 2015 in conjunction with an in-depth analysis of digital social media stars. Last updated: Oct. 9, 2015 … [Read more...] about Digital Celebrities