By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Warner Music Group says there will be some ch-ch-ch-changes to its relationship with the David Bowie Estate, bringing the late iconic musician even more Fame. Warner Music and… . . . read more
The Point.1888’s Latest Deal Has a Beat, And You Can Dance To It!
September 14, 2021
THE POINT.1888 AND THE OFFICIAL CHARTS COMPANY STRIKE PARTNERSHIP AHEAD OF 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OFFICIAL SINGLES CHART The Official Charts Company has selected The Point.1888 as its new brand licensing agent, ahead of its… . . . read more
Rock Stars, Music Industry Mourn the Passing of Dell Furano
September 7, 2021
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Musicians and workers throughout the music industry reacted this week to news licensing legend and pioneer Dell Furano passed away at age 71. Furano was the CEO of… . . . read more
Moonbug Signs Global Music Deal With Universal
August 20, 2021
Children’s programming studio Moonbug Entertainment has signed an exclusive global music deal with Universal Music Group. While its main focus is on children’s shows, music is a major part of Moonbug’s offerings in programs like… . . . read more
Universal Music Signs Licensing Deal with TikTok Rival Lomotif
July 28, 2021
Social media networks featuring short-form video continue to drive music licensing deals, with Universal Music Group announcing this week a licensing deal with Singapore-based TikTok rival Lomotif. Lomotif is a social networking platform with the mission of… . . . read more
Helinox Collab With Pop Superstars BTS
July 21, 2021
Helinox, a Korean company that first designed many of the portable furniture items we now see at sporting events, concerts, parks and campsites, is dropping its second collaboration with pop supergroup BTS. So popular that… . . . read more
BMG Inks Music Licensing Deal With SESAC And Mint
July 19, 2021
The music publisher BMG has expanded its existing partnership with SESAC Digital Licensing to grow its digital music business in Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Established in 2008, BMGis the world’s fourth-biggest music company, and… . . . read more
AC/DC Launches Beer, Sex Pistols In Licensing Battle
July 16, 2021
There’s Anarchy in the UK, as The Sex Pistols’ guitarist Steve Jones and drummer Paul Cook are suing former band frontman John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) over the use of their songs in the upcoming… . . . read more
KISS Is Rocking New Licensing Deals For World Tour
July 15, 2021
Legendary rock band KISS is heading back on the road on the End of the Road World Tour, and has launched a licensing blitz along with their exclusive agent Epic Rights. The licensing agency says… . . . read more
Hipgnosis Is Rocking Revenue With Music Catalog Acquisitions
July 5, 2021
Leader in the Evolution of Music Licensing Says Revenue and Dividends Are Up, After $1 Billion Acquisition of Music Catalogs In the music world, 2020 will be remembered as the year when the value of… . . . read more