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
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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%
Deal Sheet — 3/21/2018
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 Licenses Recently Granted, U.S. *Extension or renewal. PropertyGranted ToProducts ManufacturedGranted By Court of the Dead USAOPOLYBoard games Sideshow … [Read more...] about Deal Sheet — 3/21/2018
Coming off a Strong 2017, Licensing Execs Cautious Going into 2018
Bucking the trend from previous years, hope does not spring eternal. According to The Licensing Letter’s Annual Licensing Business Survey, over 70% of licensing companies experienced growth in retail sales in 2017. In contrast, 21% of respondents reported declining sales, and 7% had flat growth. This trend has been observed over the last couple of years, where the number of … [Read more...] about Coming off a Strong 2017, Licensing Execs Cautious Going into 2018
Death of a Salesman
It's official: Toys 'R' Us is winding down its U.S. operations with an eye towards liquidating its inventory and 800 locations. Be forewarned, however, that TRU's swan song is just the opening act for a great retail tragedy set to unfold over the next 10 years. Internationally, the retailer is actively pursuing a reorganization and a sale process for its Canadian stores as … [Read more...] about Death of a Salesman
Counterfeit Seizures Up 10%; Money Not the Issue?
In the U.S., retail sales of consumer goods are up—but so are the instances of counterfeits, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security based on data from the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agencies. A record number of shipments that violated companies’ intellectual property rights were seized … [Read more...] about Counterfeit Seizures Up 10%; Money Not the Issue?
Who’s News—3/19/2018
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. Scott Halpern is promoted to Director North American Licensing at WWE. Funko hires Molly Hartney as CMO & SVP E-commerce. Hartney is responsible for … [Read more...] about Who’s News—3/19/2018