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Toys, Food & Apparel Lead Growth on Product Side
On the product category side of the $106.5 billion equation of 2016 licensed retail sales in the U.S./Canada, only three categories outperformed the average sector growth of 3.2%—toys/games (7.0%), food/beverages (6.0%), and apparel (5.8%). While most categories, including the top three, are down in growth from last year, overall upticks across the board indicate that the … [Read more...] about Toys, Food & Apparel Lead Growth on Product Side
Legal Updates
The sale of the Margaritaville Resort Casino in Bossier City might be in jeapordy after a federal court documents revealed an arbitation finding that current owner Bossier Casino Venture (BCV) is contractually obligated to use the Margaritaville brand through the end of its 40-year agreement—or the next 35 years—with licensor Margaritaville. Even if the casino is sold, BCV is … [Read more...] about Legal Updates
Who’s News
Open call Looking to hire or be hired? Contact our business development team to feature your listing on TLL. Just want to feature your new hires? Contact editorial. Electrolux promotes Lars Hygrell to serve as CMO after MaryKay Kopf leaves on May 1. Paramount Pictures names Disney vet Dan Cohen as its new President Worldwide Television Licensing. Roblox hires Remy Malan as … [Read more...] about Who’s News
Deal Sheet — 4/5/2017
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At $106.5 Billion, 2016 the Best Year Yet for Licensed Sales in the U.S./Canada
Retail sales of licensed merchandise reached $106.5 billion in the U.S. and Canada in 2016, growing 3.2% from 2015, according to TLL's Annual Licensing Business Survey. At last, the industry has surpassed the 2008 pre-recession high of $104.5 billion. This last year marks the sixth year of positive growth for the region; 2015's $103.3 billion figure was only the second time … [Read more...] about At $106.5 Billion, 2016 the Best Year Yet for Licensed Sales in the U.S./Canada
Licensed Nominations Make Up a Quarter of Nominations for Daytime Emmys
This year's list of nominees for the 44th annual Daytime Emmy Awards are out, and 23 TV shows with current licensing programs have a strong showing—snagging one-forth of nominations overall. The winners in top categories will receive their awards on April 30 from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Here are the highlights: DreamWorks leads with 18 … [Read more...] about Licensed Nominations Make Up a Quarter of Nominations for Daytime Emmys
M&A & Legal
Mattel Creations appoints ProjectFirst and Little Dot Studios to manage its AVOD platforms and grow channel subscribers for its brands in Russia and France, respectively. Spin Master sues Chinese manufacturer, Dongguan Moral Region Co. Ltd., for an alleged patent infringement against its Hatchimals toy. MCM Comic Con owner, MCM Central, takes a major stake in children’s … [Read more...] about M&A & Legal
Who’s News
Open call Looking to hire or be hired? Contact our business development team to feature your listing on TLL. Just want to feature your new hires? Contact editorial. One Animation hires Anabel Higgin as Marketing Director and Pauline Hiu as VP Consumer Products Asia. The Brand Liaison brings Cory Waisner on board as Chief Entertainment Officer to lead manufacturer … [Read more...] about Who’s News
Deal Sheet — 3/29/2017
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